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- Broad-spectrum protection
- More sweat-resistant than others
- Absorbs oil and perspiration
- Doesn't contain as many antioxidants as other Neutrogena sunscreens
- Can drip into eyes after exercise
The best review for Neutrogena Active Breathable Sunblock comes from Paula Begoun in her book "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me." Here, she compares it to other sunscreens and rates it according to its sun-protection properties. Editors at Prevention magazine also review it for a 2004 article. Numerous user reviews are posted at both MakeupAlley.com and Drugstore.com, providing further perspective.
Experts say that Neutrogena Active Breathable Sunblock is very similar to the top-rated Neutrogena Ultra-Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock (*est. $8 for 3 ounces), but that it has stronger water- and sweat-resisting properties, making it more appropriate for outdoor exercise. Reviewers describe Neutrogena Active Breathable Sunblock as sheer, very lightweight and excellent at absorbing oil and perspiration. In fact, some consumers at Drugstore.com and MakeupAlley.com say that that their skin appears less oily with this sunscreen than it does without it.
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1. Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me
Paula Begoun lists Neutrogena Active Breathable Sunblock as one of her top picks for sunscreen. She says that it is very similar to Neutrogena Ultra-Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock but contains more film-forming agents, making it more water- and sweat-resistant.
Review: Neutrogena Active Breathable Sunblock, Paula Begoun, Sixth edition, 2003
2. Prevention.com
The editors of Prevention recommend Neutrogena Active Breathable Sunblock for rigorous outdoor activity. They describe it as a "light, non-greasy formula" and claim that it contains silica powder to absorb oil and perspiration.
Review: Summer Sunblocks: Find your best defense against damaging rays, Sherry Kiser, July 2004
3. MakeupAlley.comDetails/Subscribe
Consumers at MakeupAlley.com give Neutrogena Active Breathable Sunblock an average rating of 4.1 (out of five). They describe it as lightweight and say that it dries to a matte finish. They warn, however, that it can sting the eyes if it drips.
Review: Neutrogena Active Breathable Sunblock, Contributors to MakeupAlley.com
4. Drugstore.com
We found about 20 user reviews at Drugstore.com for Neutrogena Active Breathable Sunblock. Most say it absorbs easily and is not greasy or oily. Some say that it can drip into the eyes with excessive sweat, while others recommend it only be used on the body and not the face.
Review: Neutrogena Active Breathable Sunblock, Contributors to Drugstore.com
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