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Clear Face Break-Out Free Liquid Lotion Sunscreen SPF 55 — Reddit Reviews
by Neutrogena
Updated November 10, 2026
Chemical SPF 55 with silica for matte, acne-friendly daily protection; eye-burning risk.
What the community says
A chemical SPF 55 lotion with silica dries matte and layers into acne-prone routines without the usual heavy feel. It suits oily, breakout-prone users, though chemical filters can burn eyes, sting rosacea, or pill over moisturizer.
What this means for you
Backed by 27 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Silica-powered matte finish
- Breakout-safe for many oily, acne-prone users
Watch out for
- Burns eyes badly, especially with sweat or reapplication
- Can sting reactive or rosacea-prone skin
- Pills or leaves white silica patches over moisturizer
Product details
Concerns
Use caution
Skin Type
Product Traits
Key Ingredients
Where to buy
Full ingredient list · 37
Neutrogena Clear Face Break-Out Free Liquid Lotion Sunscreen SPF 55 ingredients
Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Oxybenzone, Water, Silica, Cetyl Dimethicone, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Steareth-100, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dimethicone, Steareth-2, Polyester-7, Chlorphenesin, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Bisabolol, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Diethylhexyl 2, 6-Naphthalate, Mannan, Xanthan Gum, BHT, Capryloyl Glycine, Trideceth-6, Sarcosine, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Extract, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract
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Real Reddit threads — 64 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
