Ultra Sheer Invisible Cream Sunscreen Hydration SPF50

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37 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateA light, fast-absorbing ester made from benzoic acid and C12-15 fatty alcohols. It…
3. 3Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateA UVA-blocking organic sunscreen filter. It is an oil-soluble ingredient that absorbs…Chemical UV filters
4. 4Ethylhexyl TriazoneA chemical sunscreen filter that absorbs UVB rays, the part of sunlight most linked to…Chemical UV filters
5. 5Caprylyl MethiconeSilicones
6. 6Diisopropyl Adipate
7. 7Aluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate is a starch that has been chemically modified and…
8. 8Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol (nano)Chemical UV filters
9. 9NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
10. 10DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
11. 11Diisopropyl SebacateA light, oily ester made from sebacic acid and isopropyl alcohol. It mainly works as an…
12. 12GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
13. 13HydroxyacetophenoneHydroxyacetophenone is a preservative-support ingredient that helps protect a formula…
14. 14Pentylene GlycolPentylene Glycol is a small, multi-tasking liquid that attracts water to the skin and…
15. 15Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
16. 16PEG-100 Stearate
17. 17Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineAn oil-soluble organic UV filter that absorbs both UVA and UVB rays and is used in…Chemical UV filters
18. 18Potassium Cetyl PhosphateA mild emulsifier made from cetyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol, and phosphate. It helps oil…
19. 19Hydroxypropyl Starch PhosphateA plant starch that has been chemically modified so it thickens and stabilizes creams…
20. 20Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
21. 21Triacontanyl PVP
22. 22Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic polymer that thickens and stabilizes formulas, giving lotions, gels and…
23. 23Decyl GlucosideA plant-derived, gentle cleansing agent made from glucose and a fatty alcohol. It helps…
24. 24Dimethicone CrosspolymerDimethicone Crosspolymer is a flexible, network-like silicone that gives a soft, smooth…Silicones
25. 25Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
26. 26Titanium DioxideTitanium dioxide is a white mineral powder that scatters ultraviolet light, serving…
27. 27Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateA stable, water-friendly form of vitamin C. It is an antioxidant that helps brighten…
28. 28Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
29. 29Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
30. 30PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
31. 31SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
32. 32Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel OilOat Kernel Oil is a plant oil pressed from the kernel of the oat grain. It mainly…
33. 33Jojoba EstersJojoba esters are a light, wax-like mix of long-chain fatty esters, derived from the…
34. 34Polysorbate 60Polysorbate 60 is a mild, water-loving emulsifier made from sorbitol, ethylene oxide…
35. 35Sorbitan IsostearateSorbitan Isostearate is a common emulsifier made by joining sorbitol with isostearic…
36. 36Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
37. 37Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…

Source: Neutrogena product page, www.neutrogena.co.uk/suncare/ultra-sheer-range/hydration-cream, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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