Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55

April 2009. Experts praise Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock as the best sunscreen overall. It has avobenzone and oxybenzone for protection against short- and long-wave UVA rays (long-wave UVA rays cause long-term skin damage), as well as Helioplex, which helps those active ingredients protect for up to five hours. Reviewers say the SPF 55 version of Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch is unscented, and that it doesn't feel too thick and heavy. Some skin-care experts say they wish the SPF 55 version contained antioxidants, like the SPF 30 and SPF 45 formulas. Consumers at MakeupAlley.com and Drugstore.com show a slight preference for these formulas because they don't feel as heavy as the SPF 55 formula; however, the majority of them claim that Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 is still very lightweight when compared to other sunscreens. The SPF 30 and SPF 45 versions don't contain Helioplex.

The best review of Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 comes from Paula Begoun. At her website, Beautypedia.com, she shares her opinion of this and other sunscreens, which are based on scientific research. Beauty magazines, including Allure and Real Simple, compare dozens of sunscreens and other beauty products for their annual beauty awards. User reviews at MakeupAlley.com and Drugstore.com are more subjective, but give good insight into overall consumer opinion.