Neutrogena Sport Face Sunscreen for sensitive skin
Avobenzone
Oxybenzone-Free Formula
Helioplex
Dimethicone
Ethylhexylglycerin
High
- SuperiorNormal Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for sensitive skin; a few sunscreens fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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
- High compatibility with normal skin due to avobenzone and octocrylene providing superb antioxidant activity and protection, while water and phenoxyethanol offer moderate hydration and preservation beneficial for redness and irritation.
- The sunscreen effect is excellent, offering robust protection against UV rays through a blend of UV filters.
- The product is safe for your sensitive skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients and poses no risk of irritation.
How to apply
- Apply this sunscreen during your AM routine every morning. Reapply every two hours if you are staying outdoors under direct sunlight.
- Order in routine: apply the sunscreen as the final step after your moisturizer and before applying makeup.
- Application method: gently press a nickel-sized amount over your face and neck without harsh rubbing.
- Skin condition guidance: apply the sunscreen directly onto dry skin for even coverage and reliable sun protection.
- Safety note: avoid direct contact with your eyes and do a patch test before first use to check for sensitivity.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 1.5k+ reviewsBased 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 sensitive skin?
Neutrogena Sport Face Sunscreen is a great fit for sensitive skin because it provides robust sun protection without harsh ingredients, keeping redness and irritation at bay. Its blend of UV filters offers excellent defense while maintaining a very safe profile for easily irritated skin.
Which ingredients make this sunscreen a good fit for sensitive skin?
Neutrogena Sport Face Sunscreen is a great fit for sensitive skin because it lacks harsh ingredients and poses no risk of irritation. Its blend of UV filters provides robust protection, while water and phenoxyethanol help calm redness and irritation.
What does Avobenzone do for sensitive skin?
Avobenzone helps protect sensitive skin from UV rays, though it may cause irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals. Chemical sunscreens containing avobenzone generally show minimal risks of skin irritation and sensitization in human subjects.
Chemical Research in Toxicology, 2009Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025
What does Oxybenzone do for sensitive skin?
Oxybenzone helps protect skin from the sun, but it may irritate sensitive skin because it absorbs deeply into the skin. When using sun protection on sensitive skin, look for gentle mineral ingredients like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide instead.
Journal of Microencapsulation, 2010International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019
Where does this sunscreen go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This sunscreen goes in the morning routine as the final step after a cleanser, soothing toner, and moisturizer.
Can I use this sunscreen with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this sunscreen in the morning after applying your retinol and moisturizer, as it offers strong protection while being very gentle on your skin. This sunscreen is a great fit because it lacks harsh ingredients and poses no risk of irritation, helping keep your skin calm.
How often should I use this sunscreen?
Use this sunscreen every morning as the final step in your AM routine before heading outside. It is safe for sensitive skin and helps protect against UV rays with robust antioxidant activity.
Can this sunscreen clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This sunscreen may cause breakouts for some people with sensitive skin, as reviewers note this issue. However, it is generally safe for your skin type with a very low risk of irritation.
Is this sunscreen 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
Incorporating rosmarinic acid into sunscreens enhanced the in vivo SPF of octocrylene by over 157% and reduced lipid peroxidation in the human stratum corneum.
Antioxidants, 2025Solid lipid nanoparticles bearing 5% oxybenzone incorporated into a cream base showed slower drug release, enhanced sun protection factor above 25, and prolonged retention in the stratum corneum compared to a plain cream base containing 5% oxybenzone.
Journal of Microencapsulation, 2010Incorporation of avobenzone and oxybenzone into ordered mesoporous silica SBA-15 significantly reduced their cutaneous penetration and transdermal permeation in porcine skin compared to free filters, while enhancing the sun protection factor by 94%.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019Sunscreen products formulated with 1-6% oxybenzone yielded a mean rate of dermal irritation or sensitization of 0.26% and a contact allergy rate of 0.07% in participants from the general population.
Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 2008Encapsulating avobenzone in low-porosity TiO2-embedded mesoporous silica (TiO2/SBA-S) reduced cutaneous avobenzone absorption from 0.76 to 0.50 nmol/mg while providing effective pollutant adsorbability, UVA protection, and a two- to three-fold reduction in photoaged skin cytokines/chemokines compared to the non-treatment control.
European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2023Encapsulation of ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane in lipid microparticles significantly reduced their in vivo human skin penetration compared to nonencapsulated filters.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2011Microencapsulation of the BMDBM/HP-beta-CD complex in lipid microparticles significantly decreased the percutaneous penetration of the UV filter into the stratum corneum of human volunteers compared to the non-encapsulated sunscreen agent.
Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 2011Following human skin application of an O/W emulsion containing 2% BMDBM loaded in lipospheres, 15% of the sunscreen accumulated in the uppermost layers of the stratum corneum without remarkably modifying skin permeation compared to unencapsulated sunscreen.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2008Topical application of sunscreen agents in human volunteers resulted in significant skin penetration of all agents and systemic absorption of oxybenzone and its metabolites.
Journal of Chromatography. B, Analytical Technologies in the Biomedical and Life Sciences, 2004Combined use of the insect repellent DEET and the sunscreen oxybenzone significantly enhanced percutaneous penetration percentages by 36% to 108% and increased their in vivo AUCP/MRT compared to separate applications.
Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, 2007A 21-year-old woman developed an erythematous papulovesicular eruption of photo-exposed sites following oxybenzone-containing sunscreen use, with test findings strongly suggesting oxybenzone photoallergy.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 1994Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.
Military Medicine, 2024A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.
Skin Research and Technology, 2000Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007
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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