Neutrogena Ultra Sheer, Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 Review

One day while I was out in my garden, I noticed a terrible rash on my arm where the sun had been particularly bright on my skin.  My doctor told me that sun sensitivity was a side effect of a prescription medication that I'm on, and that I needed to use a sunscreen on exposed skin when I can't avoid being out on a sunny day.  Sunscreen?  Me?   I guess there's a first time for everything.

I went to my local drugstore and headed straight to the Neutrogena display.  I'm a big fan of Neutrogena and I use their products for my daily skin care regimen.  I figured if they can create quality facial washes, toners, and acne products then I can trust them to make a quality sunscreen.

The product is described as having some great new technology called Helioplex that's supposed to be very effective UV protection.  I squeezed some of the product into my hands.  It has a funny smell - nothing overpowering- and maybe that's just how sunblock smells.  Anyway, I rubbed some on my arms and the lotion penetrated quickly.  It felt a little greasy as I applied it, but once it was thoroughly dry to the touch, it didn't appear oily at all.  It had a slight matte feel to it. I didn't put it on my face, however, because I do have oily skin and I do not need clogged pores.  I settled with wearing a wide brimmed visor to protect my facial skin. Interestingly, the sunblock wasn't exactly sheer; I could still see a noticeable tinge of white on my caramel-brown arms.  But I suppose that can't be helped.

All in all, Neutrogena Sunblock worked well for me and I would recommend it.  Even on a sunny day I don't get skin irritation when I use the product.  I only use it on my arms and the back of my neck so my little tube will probably last awhile.