Neutrogena Sunscreen Review |
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As summer gets into full swing, it’s a great time to revisit your sunscreen options and see if they are working for you. Skin cancer is becoming more common. As these health and aging concerns grow, it is vital that you are using at least some form of protection for your skin. There are plenty of options out there right now, but it can be pretty confusing to see which one is the best. Neutrogena Suncare with Helioplex™ is a new release that shows a lot of promise but can it stand out from the competition?
For this review, I chose the Neutrogena Healthy Defense Moisturizer with SPF 45
The Helioplex term refers to the Neutrogena’s use of both Avobenzone and Oxybenzone, which are approved by the FDA for blocking both UVA and UVB rays. Since these are both quite dangerous, it’s nice to see a sunscreen combine both. Typically, Avobenzone can do the job, but doesn’t hold up well after a few hours or so in sunlight. By adding Oxybenzone, the protection will last longer and you’ll have more luck at blocking all of the harmful rays.
It actually feels and functions like a moisturizer which was surprising considering the amount of SPF. With a lot of similar products, you feel like you’re actually drying out right after you apply it, so this was a pleasant surprise. The product didn’t ball up either, which was another bonus. There is a bit of a fragrance, but it’s more of a generic sunscreen smell. It was decent and non-threatening so it passed this test. A lot of moisturizers in this category smell like a garden hothouse in summer, so I was pleased that this had a neutral scent. Plus, my wife really hates the typical sunscreen smell.
My main issue with this product was that it was not waterproof. If you are a heavy sweater or you will be in the water, you’re going to need to frequently reapply. Given the overall price for the product, this may get expensive for some buyers, especially if you are very active.
All of this aside, what is really important is whether or not the sunscreen works. I found that it held up well and reduced burning significantly, even on fair skin. The biggest improvement was a reduction in freckling and that sun baked wrinkle look. It does well on its own and my wife said it worked under makeup. It is a little pricey, especially for someone as frugal as me. However, at the end of the day, it did the job and protected our skin. When compared to similar department store or higher end moisturizers, it performed just as well at about half the cost. We would definitely purchase it again and recommend it for those that aren’t worried about reapplying.
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July 14th, 2008 at 6:16 am
But is it greasy?
July 15th, 2008 at 9:08 am
Is it oil-free or otherwise resistant to blocking pores? I’m dying to find a good SPF moisturizer that won’t make my acne worse(sigh… shouldn’t I have grown out of it by 25?)
July 15th, 2008 at 11:22 am
I’m not sure. Sometimes my wife thinks sunscreen is greasy and I don’t. I have found in general that sunscreens that are for the face seem to be the best at not making acne worse. It might be person specific, though, so I’m not sure I can help you there.