Neogen

Neogen Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen SPF 50.

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About this product

A chemical sunscreen with SPF 50 designed to provide daily UV protection with a mattifying finish.

Full ingredients

Water, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Isododecane, Dipropylene Glycol, Silica, Avobenzone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Octyldodeceth-16, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Coptis Japonica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Bark Oil, Maltodextrin, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Rosa Damascena Extract, Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Adansonia Digitata Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Guru Score

68%

Mixed

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

2Gurus

1Yay

0Mixed

1Nay

What they liked

Zero white cast on all skin tones
Mattifying finish
Chemical sunscreen, SPF 50

What they flagged

Contains fragrance

What the gurus are saying

This chemical sunscreen earns praise for its mattifying finish and zero white cast across all skin tones, making it a strong pick for anyone wanting SPF 50 protection. The one thing to keep in mind is that it does contain fragrance, so those with fragrance sensitivity may want to patch-test first. Not all gurus have weighed in yet, so there isn't a full picture of how it performs across different skin types.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take December 2023

Best for

Oily skin

Type

SunscreenLotion

Key actives

Vitamin ESPF

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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Hyram

4.34M subs

~Nay

"I remember using this formula way back in the day. It had chemical filters and a pretty big stack of essential oils. I don't love that, [...] unless they've changed their formula. But I do remember the smell being very intense and very pungent."

Mixed Makeup

1.46M subs

~Yay

"So if you want a chemical sunscreen that is mattifying and SPF 50, I highly recommend this one. The only note I want to point out is that it does have a little bit of fragrance in it. As far as the finish, it looks perfect on my skin tone. There is zero white cast. I had Felicia from my team use it because [...] she has darker skin than me and we all watched it happen. There is zero white cast on her face. So this is great for all skin tones."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Sunscreen filters

Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.

Source: DermNet

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is Neogen Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen SPF 50?

A chemical sunscreen with SPF 50 designed to provide daily UV protection with a mattifying finish.

Is Neogen Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen SPF 50 worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 68%.

What is Neogen Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen SPF 50's Guru Score?

Neogen Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen SPF 50 holds a Guru Score of 68%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.