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Neutrogena Sport Face Sunscreen for oily acne-prone skin

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Neutrogena Sport Face Sunscreen

High

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for oily acne-prone skin; a few sunscreens fit it even better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Highly suitable for your oily skin, this sunscreen utilizes silica to effectively absorb excess sebum and provide a matte finish, addressing your concerns with oiliness or shiny skin.
  • While offering excellent UV protection with a blend of chemical filters, it provides moderate benefits for acne and blemishes by managing oil, though it lacks specialized acne-fighting ingredients.
  • The formulation is safe for your oily skin, containing no harsh or prohibited ingredients that would cause irritation.

How to apply

  • Apply this sunscreen AM as the final step of your morning skincare routine. Reapply every two hours when exposed to the sun for continuous protection.
  • Apply after your moisturizer as the last step before makeup. Do not apply anything on top of your sunscreen.
  • Gently spread a coin-sized amount evenly across your face and neck. Avoid harsh rubbing to prevent disturbing the protective layer.
  • Apply on completely dry skin after your moisturizer has fully absorbed. This ensures the sunscreen forms an even, protective barrier.
  • Avoid direct contact with your eyes during application. Do a patch test before first use to ensure no irritation occurs.

People Say

★4.4Overall rating based on 1.5k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this sunscreen is highly praised for its sweat-resistant, non-greasy formula that works well for active individuals and those with oily or combination skin. Some users with sensitive or acne-prone skin reported that it can clog pores and cause breakouts, and a few noted a slight white cast.

Highlights

  • Lightweight and non-greasy Mostly Mentioned
    • “did NOT leave my skin feeling oily or greasy”
    • “feels light, completely non-greasy”
    • “doesn't leave a greasy residue”
    • “super lightweight and has very good coverage”
  • Sweat and water resistant Mostly Mentioned
    • “stayed on through sweat and water”
    • “does not budge, even through an intense hour-long run”
    • “stays on better than most I've tried”
    • “resists wear off from water, rubbing, sweating”
  • Blends well Sometimes Noted
    • “Goes on easily under makeup”
    • “blends well into my skin”
    • “layers well underneath makeup”
    • “does not leave any residue behind”
  • Causes breakouts Sometimes Noted
    • “tends to clog my pores”
    • “sunscreens clog my pores and cause breakouts”
    • “loved everything about it except the fact it somehow broke me out”
    • “Non Greasy, But Breaks me out?”
  • Leaves white cast Rarely Noted
    • “some users noted a slight white cast”
    • “issues with white cast and uneven blending”
    • “uneven blending on the skin”
    • “noted a slight white cast”
  • Skin irritation Rarely Noted
    • “Allergic reaction”
    • “experienced irritation”
    • “doesn't agree with my sensitive skin”
    • “react to certain sunscreens that contain harsh chemicals”

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Questions and answers

What makes Neutrogena Sport Face Sunscreen a great fit for oily acne-prone skin?

This sunscreen is a great fit because it uses silica to absorb extra oil for a matte finish while keeping your skin safe from irritation. It provides strong UV protection and helps manage shine, making it comfortable for daily wear on oily acne-prone skin.

International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019

Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?

Silica makes this sunscreen a great fit for your oily skin by soaking up extra oil to keep you looking matte. Dimethicone also helps keep your skin comfortable and safe from irritation.

International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019

What does Avobenzone do for oily acne-prone skin?

Avobenzone helps protect your skin from sun damage, but it does not treat oily or acne-prone skin on its own. Sunscreens for this skin type need ingredients that feel light, absorb excess oil, and won't clog your pores.

What does Oxybenzone do for oily acne-prone skin?

Oxybenzone acts as a chemical sunscreen filter that absorbs UV rays to protect your skin from sun damage. When formulated with certain porous silica materials, it may penetrate less into the skin while providing higher sun protection, though oily and acne-prone skin still benefits from formulas that feel lightweight and do not clog pores.

International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019

Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?

This sunscreen goes as the last step of your morning skincare routine, right after your moisturizer. It uses silica to absorb excess oil and give your skin a matte finish.

Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this sunscreen in the morning as the final step after your retinol treatment and moisturizer have fully absorbed. It is safe for oily skin and helps keep your face matte throughout the day without causing irritation.

How often should I use this cream?

This sunscreen is a great fit for your oily acne-prone skin and is designed for daily morning use to protect against UV rays while absorbing excess oil for a matte finish. It is safe for your skin type and is unlikely to cause irritation when used regularly as the final step in your morning routine.

Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?

Neutrogena Sport Face Sunscreen is generally safe for your oily skin, though some reviewers note it may cause breakouts. Because it lacks specialized blemish-fighting ingredients, an oily acne-prone skin type needs oil-absorbing silica and lightweight hydrators like dimethicone to stay clear.

International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Behenyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

What the research says

Ingredients

Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Oxybenzone, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Styrene Acrylates Copolymer, Silica, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates Dimethicone Copolymer, Acrylates C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Disodium Edta, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Polyester-8, Sodium Polyacrylate, Steareth-21, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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