Ultra Sheer Face Serum SPF 60 — Reddit Reviews
by Neutrogena
Updated August 22, 2026
Lightweight, moisturizing SPF 60 serum with reliable sun protection; some white cast.
What the community says
A serum-form SPF 60 that absorbs quickly without greasy residue, ideal for daily AM use and exercise days outdoors. It suits those needing high SPF and hydration but can leave an obvious white cast. Not great for makeup layering without wait time.
What this means for you
What people love
- Lightweight and moisturizing serum formula
- Feels weightless and non-greasy all day
- Trusted for high SPF sun protection during exercise
Watch out for
- Leaves an obvious white cast, noticeable on darker skin tones
- Can interfere with makeup layering if not fully absorbed
- Some concerns about UVA protection and reapplication frequency
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 8 mentions across 7 threads
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Serum SPF 60 on Reddit, in one place — 7 threads from r/tretinoin, r/SkincareAddiction and 2 more, summarized.
“-Elta MD UV Clear Tinted Sunscreen or Anua Zero Cast Moisturizing Sunscreen or Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Serum”
Positive
“AM”
Positive
“Wash with water”
Positive
“Neutrogena has their Ultra Sheer sunscreen serum you could try.”
Positive
“The serum doesn’t have that initial white cast”
Positive
“it’s still moisturizing and lightweight, doesn’t pill”
Positive
“Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Moisturizing Serum is my favorite”
Positive
“my favorite”
Positive
“Ultra Sheer Moisturizing Serum”
Positive
“Neutrogena ultra sheer gel spf 40”
Positive
“I love this stuff, it's the only SPF I've used that I can't feel on my face or feel greasy all day”
Positive
“Morning: la roche posay milky cleanser, TONIMOLY wonder mochi toner, ANUA azelaic acid serum, vanicream moisturizer, Neutrogena ultra sheer gel spf 40”
Positive
“In my experience nothing beats Neutrogena ultra sheer and sport lines, and they go to SPF 70 and 100.”
Positive
“I know that they say that everything above spf 50 is all the same, but that hasn't been my experience for truly very high UV situations.”
Positive
“Neutrogena ones are able to fully prevent sun burns with 90 min active swimming or sweating”
Positive
“Neutrogena mineral sunscreen (ultra sheer) has worked well for me but leaves a very obvious white cast.”
Positive
“Basically I use Neutrogena before and during my workouts”
Positive
“then after I shower I use the la roche posay one.”
Positive
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