Ultra Sheer Invisible Gel Face Sunscreen SPF 40 — Reddit Reviews
by Neutrogena
Updated October 3, 2026
Gel SPF 40 with a clear, dry, makeup-friendly finish; may clog some pores.
What the community says
A silicone-y gel sunscreen that dries down fast and disappears under makeup. It suits people who hate white cast and want a blurring, not-greasy finish. Acne-prone users have reported clogging, so YMMV.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Can contribute to clogs on acne-prone skin
- SPF 40 feels low for some people
- Silicone-y finish is not for everyone
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Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 9 mentions across 5 threads
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Invisible Gel Face Sunscreen SPF 40 on Reddit, in one place — 5 threads from r/tretinoin and r/SkincareAddiction, summarized.
“Neutrogena ultra sheer invisible gel spf 40”
Positive
“AM: la roche posay milky cleanser, tone with tonymoly mochi wonder ceramide toner, apply 20% azelaic acid, vanicream as moisturizer, Neutrogena ultra sheer invisible gel spf 40”
Positive
“My routine!”
Positive
“Neutrogena has a new gel SPF 40 (Ultra Sheer Invisible Gel)that’s pretty good”
Mentioned
“It is a bit silicone-y but applies like a gel and has a nice dry down”
Mentioned
“It’s also much cheaper than Glossier”
Mentioned
“These are clear right out of the tube:”
Positive
“Neutrogena ultra sheer invisible gel”
Positive
“Trader Joe’s invisible gel, Trader Joe’s daily facial sunscreen, Neutrogena ultra sheer invisible gel, Supergoop unseen”
Positive
“For a non-Korean sunscreen, I like Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Invisible Gel - 40 SPF + water resistant”
Mentioned
“it depends on what you’re doing outside”
Mentioned
“the sunscreen you’re able to use regularly is the one to use”
Mentioned
“5. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Invisible Gel Face Sunscreen SPF 40”
Positive
“I use this 2x a day except the sunscreen just once a day in morning.”
Positive
“I’ve recently built this routine to clear my skin and the minor acne scarring I have currently.”
Positive
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