Neutrogena Ultra Sheer, Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 Review Summary

If you step out into the sun, you need sunblock. It's that simple. What isn't simple is choosing one that you like and that likes your skin. Our skin conscious reviewers love Neutrogena Ultra Sheer, Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55. The sunblock, made with a new skin protectant called Helioplex, goes on slightly greasy but dries to a slightly matte finish. It effectively blocks the sun's harmful rays and staves off sunburns. A few users report that their skin became greasy after use but the vast majority report that Neutrogena Ultra Sheer, Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 works great even on their faces and doesn't clog pores or cause breakouts. Looking for a good sunblock? We have many reviews for you to read and compare.
50% of people rated Neutrogena Ultra Sheer, Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 as 5 stars
50% of people rated Neutrogena Ultra Sheer, Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 as 5 stars%
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35% of people rated Neutrogena Ultra Sheer, Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 as 4 stars
35% of people rated Neutrogena Ultra Sheer, Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 as 4 stars%
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8% of people rated Neutrogena Ultra Sheer, Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 as 3 stars
8% of people rated Neutrogena Ultra Sheer, Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 as 3 stars%
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7% of people rated Neutrogena Ultra Sheer, Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 as 2 stars
7% of people rated Neutrogena Ultra Sheer, Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 as 2 stars%
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No one rated Neutrogena Ultra Sheer, Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 as 1 star
No one rated Neutrogena Ultra Sheer, Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 as 1 star%
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91% 91% of people recommend Neutrogena Ultra Sheer, Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 9% of people don't recommend Neutrogena Ultra Sheer, Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 9%
 

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer, Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 Comparison

4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
MAY
15
2008
As a black woman, I have no history with using sunscreen because the melanin in my skin provides natural SPF protection, and I don't spend that much time in the sun in any event.   I don't even know what constitutes a good sunscreen from a bad or mediocre one.  Well, my viewpoint has recently changed... review »
2008 VIP
not a typical sunblock user, very happy with this product

LoveisJoy
Chicagoland, IL
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2 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
JUN
1
2007

 

To the Point

I have sunscreen and sun block everywhere. I never leave home without it. I have many 1- ounce tubes of Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock that I’ve been using. I liked it a lot at first which was quite awhile ago. I liked it because of this statememt from www.drugstore.com...

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2009 VIP
concerned about aging, love the sun; sit in the shade

Jo
Plymouth, MA
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer, Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 Ratings and Reviews

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a beauty diva

SEP
28
2008
I have tried a couple of sunscreens and still haven't found the sunscreen that I would religiously use everyday. Neutrogena's is definitely NOT every day use. It is super oily and super greasy, cakes and melts off all my make-up in a matter of  few hours.
I do like how I really don't tan much more when Ido  use it, so although uncomfy, it must be blocking some UV rays and protecting my skin.
 
I just wish it was more comfortable escpescially for the price it charges.

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3 star rating
2008 Writer
huggamira
Daly City, CA



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a sunscreen user

APR
22
2008
Given what a heavy-duty sunscreen this seems like, since it has a really high SPF and is actually labeled as sunblock and not just moisturizer or similar, you'd expect this product to be rather heavy and greasy. However, as the packaging says, it has an "ultra light clean feel." My skin feels a little greasy at the end of the day when I take it off, but really, you couldn't ask for anything better than that if you want to wear SPF 55, right? (It does get a little melty in the heat, so I would recommend it more for everyday wear than a beach trip.)
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4 star rating
reviewer
enterprize
Newark, DE



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a sunscreen user, au 'naturale'

APR
24
2008

I was cruising in the caribbean to Honduras and Belize which is the closest place I have ever been to the equator. I burned so bad and had sun poison from it. I was cruising again in 13 days. I was extremely nervous about the burn and going back into the sun. This was suggested to me by my mom. I tired it on my face and it didn't burn at all. I ended up using it all over and I didn't burn once. Instead I feel I got the best tan of my life using this. I do recommend that people try it. It works. Its not greasy and heavy feeling either.


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5 star rating
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sky218
Coventry, RI



1
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a beauty diva

JUL
11
2008
I have used Netrogena About: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer, Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 sunscreen for face which is a Great product for sensitive skin. Recommend using for anyone who has sensitive skin. It will not aggrevate breakouts and does not sting. It absorbs quickly, is non greasy, high spf, works well, long lasting, does not cause breakouts and not heavy doesnt smell, is sheer and doesnt stain clothing.
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4 star rating
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keri
Indianapolis, IN



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health conscious

SEP
8
2009

I detest the feeling of greasy sunscreen, especially on my face. That's why I use Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen. It is non greasy, water proof, sweat proof and has a high SPF of 55. It comes in a tube so I use it primarily on my face and use other less expensive sunscreens elsewhere. However, once you apply this sunscreen it absorbs quickly and you forget you have it on.


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4 star rating
2009 Advisor
seeker1964
Watertown, NY



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a sunscreen user, concerned about the sun's effects, easily sunburned, have rosacea

NOV
19
2007

This is an excellent product, exactly what the package says: non-greasy, ultra clean light feel. I used it every day in Texas, and continue to do so in Ohio. This tube has lasted me such a long time, I don't even remember how much I paid for it, so I think that makes it a good deal!


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5 star rating
2009 Contributor
StephKaye
Cincinnati, OH



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health conscious, a beauty diva, a sunscreen user, makeup addict, noticing the details

SEP
20
2009

Nutragena is known for its gentle products. The Nutragena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 55 is no exception. I had surgery in April 2009 on my neck. The only task I had to perform after surgery was to wear sun screen every day so my scar would not turn blue?!? Needless to say, having a 2 inch long blue line in the middle of my neck is not something I wanted to risk, so I became a religious daily user of sun screen. 

My research told me that sun block is the more effective type of sun screen. Meaning that it needs to have something in the formula that blocks your skin. What this means in...

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4 star rating
2009 Advisor
TaraLee
Portage, MI



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lipgloss only, a sunscreen user, au 'naturale'

APR
19
2008
I live in Hawaii and since the sun is intense here all year round, sunscreen use is a must. Being prone to melasma around my mouth and chin area, it's very important that I find a sunscreen that actually works and is also affordable since I'll be using it everyday. I have used many different kinds of sunscreens and sunblocks in the past but they either didn't work too well (as evidenced by me getting more melasma even though I reapply) or they were too white or too oily.

What made me purchase the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock in the first place was the new "Helioplex" technology which...
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5 star rating
Janina
Honolulu, HI



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a sunscreen user, a dry skin sufferer

JUL
21
2009

I have been using this sunscreen for years and it's my favorite sunscreen, hands-down.  I have recommended it to many friends with both oily and dry skin, and everyone seems to love it.  Most sunscreens leave a slimy, oily feel on my skin 15 minutes after application (and I have dry skin), but this one does not. The "dry-touch" description is very accurate: it feels dry, almost powdery (but not chalky) on my skin without leaving a whitish mask the way some sunscreens do.  It does dry sheer (invisible, really). I have no problems putting makeup on top of it, and it does not make my makeup slide...

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5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Reviewer
pethuman11
Cambridge, MA



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a dry skin sufferer, easily sunburned, fun loving, a sunscreen user

OCT
9
2009

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock, SPF 55, is very light and absorbs into my skin very easily.  I purchased this product to use on my face because my face is very sensitive to the sun and burns much faster than my body.  I love the high spf of this product and that it is made by Neutrogena.  I always take this product with me to the beach and when I am on vacation.  It is made with helioplex and covers a broad spectrum of uva and uvb rays.  I never feel greasy when using this product and it doesn't clog my pores since it is oil free.  This product is waterproof, sweatproof, and resists...

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5 star rating
2009 Writer
paigebaum
Saint Paul, MN



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a beauty diva, EXTREMELY troubled by acne and cysts

MAR
29
2009
This product had a lot of good reviews so I decided to try it out. Someone mentioned that Neutrogena Ultra Sheer, Dry-Touch Sunblock was good for sensitive skin. Well, I have VERY VERY EXTREMELY sensitive acne prone skin, especially around my cheeks!! I have deep cysts that wont go away but just grow bigger when my skin doesnt like a product.  When I put this on after I washed my face, I did feel a tingling sensation but its nothing big. It goes on very nicely and works well under liquid foundation. I have to powder my face with powder around noon but isn't it like that for most products? I've... review »
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4 star rating
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gobblegobblemakeup
West Chester, OH



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fun loving, a beauty diva, diva-in-training

OCT
2
2009

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer, Dry-Touch Sunblock is a total joke. I was so excited when this stuff came out, because who doesn't love the idea of a sunscreen that's not oily and doesn't smell like sunscreen? And this sunscreen does exactly that...and really lives up to all it's supposed to be...as long as you don't move or let anything touch you after applying it! Ya that's how fragile your sun protection is with this. Literally minutes after putting this stuff on, if you so much as say touch your arm, it's all peeling off. If you brush up against something, it's peeling off. If you bend your leg, it's...

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2 star rating
reviewer 2009 Writer
SoYah
Tucson, AZ



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a sunscreen user, concerned about the sun's effects, health conscious, love the sun, not the effects, a former sun worshiper

DEC
14
2007

I have sensitive skin and always end up with breakouts after using sunblock.  Neutrogena products are great especially if you have sensitive skin like me.   I bought this for my husband because he is a landscaper.  This product stays put.....he sweats alot working in the hot tempuratures all day and needs something that doens't need to be applied often and does not melt off.  This is the product.  He loves it so I gave it a try myself and found that I loved it as well.  It doesn't make my skin feel like it can't breath....it's not heavy but does last without reapplying often.  My skin always...

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4 star rating
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bmanovich
Newport News, VA



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