Clear Face Break-Out Free Liquid Lotion Sunscreen SPF 55 — Reddit Reviews
by Neutrogena
Updated September 23, 2026
Avobenzone-heavy SPF 55 that dries matte; burns eyes and stings some skin.
What the community says
A liquid chemical sunscreen with avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene, and oxybenzone, plus silica for a matte dry-down. Reddit’s main split is simple: oily and acne-prone folks often love it, but sensitive or rosacea-prone skin gets stinging and eye burn.
What this means for you
Backed by 27 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Matte, non-greasy dry-down
- Plays nicely with oily, acne-prone skin
- Doesn’t clog pores for a lot of people
Watch out for
- Eye sting is a huge recurring complaint
- Sensitive and rosacea skin can get burned or red
- Can feel greasy or even heavy on some faces
Product details
Concerns
Use caution
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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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