Sun ProtectionChemical Sunscreen
Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch — Reddit Reviews
by Neutrogena
Updated October 16, 2026
3% avobenzone chemical SPF 55 with matte wear; cast and breakouts recur.
What the community says
A chemical SPF 55 lotion with 3% avobenzone and 10% octocrylene, built for daily body or face use. Dry-touch fans like the matte finish and makeup layering, but sensitive eyes, acne-prone skin, and anyone needing reliable reapplication may struggle.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Closed comedones and breakouts reported on acne-prone faces
- Burning, watery eyes, and facial tingling
- Separates, pills, or leaves flaky white residue
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Real Reddit threads — 74 mentions across 29 threads
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch on Reddit, in one place — 29 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/tretinoin and 6 more, summarized.
“Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch SPF 55”
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“The following products do not contain oxybenzone”
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“I hope this helps!”
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“I use Neutrogena sheer touch sunscreen and I can vouch that it's very light and doesn't leave a cast.”
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“Works really well and doesn't leave me feeling oily.”
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“I've got the 70spf spray to reapply if I'm gonna be in the sun for an extended period of time.”
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“Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch SPF 60 Sunscreen”
Positive
“I put a small amount of sunscreen on my skin in the morning”
Positive
“A bit of sunscreen in the After photo that was applied maybe 6hours before the photo was taken.”
Positive
“neutrogena and aveeno always had sunscreens that would physically break me out, burn my face, or whitecast me so bad I look like a ghost.”
Cautionary
“US sunscreens felt greasy and heavy and often left me with a weird rash.”
Cautionary
“turned me Casper white, and/or clogged my pores like I was 15 again.”
Cautionary
“Neutragena’s Ultra Sheer Sunscreen SPF 55 everyday”
Positive
“The Ordinary’s Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% applied AM + PM”
Positive
“Health and Beauty Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay + Apple Cider Vinegar 1-2x week PM”
Positive
“I hate sunscreen, need it badly, and usually just buy Dry Touch Neutrogena.”
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“I clearly know nothing.”
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“I would imagine we’re just going to see new formulas from legacy brands already here in the states like coppertone, neutrogena, etc”
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“Neutrogena Ultra Sheer SPF 70 whenever I go outside for more than 10 minutes”
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“Current routine (maintenance after ivermectin):”
Positive
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