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Clear Face Break-Out Free Liquid Lotion Sunscreen SPF 55

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Clear Face Break-Out Free Liquid Lotion Sunscreen SPF 55 — Reddit Reviews

by Neutrogena

78nextscore33 verdicts

Updated October 14, 2026

Avobenzone SPF 55 supports fading dark spots; matte finish, eye sting risk.

What the community says

A chemical-filter SPF 55 with avobenzone and silica dries down matte for oily, acne-prone skin. It suits routines needing daily protection without obvious greasiness, but eye burning and facial irritation show up for sensitive users.

From Reddit

Backed by 27 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more.

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What people love

  • Silica-backed matte finish
  • Often stays breakout-free on oily, acne-prone skin

Watch out for

  • Eye burning is a dealbreaker for many
  • Pills over moisturizer and can leave white patches
  • Gets visibly greasy after several hours

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Real Reddit threads — 62 mentions across 27 threads

Neutrogena Clear Face Break-Out Free Liquid Lotion Sunscreen SPF 55 on Reddit, in one place — 27 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more, summarized.

“AM -neutrogena clear face sunscreen SPF 55+”

Positive

“neutrogena clear face sunscreen SPF 55+”

Positive

“AM”

Positive

“I’m currently using the Neutrogena Clear Face sunscreen and its the best I’ve had so far”

Positive

“no break outs, more minimal smell and dries down matte”

Positive

“but it burns my eyes like crazy”

Positive

“I use Neutrogena clear face spf 50.”

Positive

“I still haven’t found one that doesn’t burn when it gets in my eyes so I have to bring a sweat rag for those extra humid days.”

Positive

“My face is somewhat sensitive but it hasn’t caused me to break out.”

Positive

“Neutrogena Clear skin spf”

Cautionary

“chemical burn all over face that lead to acne”

Cautionary

“Neutrogena Clear Face SPF30 as sunscreen”

Mentioned

“The break out free line felt really greasy on my face but I honestly just got used to it.”

Mentioned

“I liked it because it worked for me and hasn't broken me out (oily, dehydrated, sensitive, and acne prone skin) so it's my safe go to.”

Mentioned

“I mix Neutrogena Clear Face oil free sunscreen SPF 50 with more Cetaphil Restoraderm moisturizer and put it on my face, neck, and chest.”

Positive

“Add more of that sunscreen as needed throughout the day!”

Positive

“That’s why I bring it with me and add more throughout the day :)”

Positive

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