Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Review, Is Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Non-Toxic?
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 7 Neutrogena Ultra Sheer products graded as of October 2026, and all 7 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer grades Excellent on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
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Does Neutrogena Ultra Sheer have PFAS, by category
Which Neutrogena Ultra Sheer products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- Water-based spray emulsion (propellant aerosol)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Neutrogena has not disclosed whether Ultra Sheer uses hydrocarbon, HFC, or HFO propellants. HFO…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitivizers. Sunscreen formulations often include fragrance to mask mineral odor or…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-based emulsion with mineral sunscreen (presumed zinc oxide/titanium dioxide)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide have lower concern for PFAS compared to chemical absorbers, but…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Lotion base with water-resistant/waterproof polymer treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane (solvent contaminant). Water-based lotion sunscreens can contain ethoxylated surfactants or…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water-resistant sunscreen lotion (organic/mineral UV filters, waterproofing agents unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch contains fragrance (parfum), which can trigger…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- gel sunscreen with water-resistant silicone polymers
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and skin sensitizers. Fragrance is listed in many Neutrogena sunscreen formulations but…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-resistant stick sunscreen (likely silica/wax base with unknown water-repellent coating)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and contact sensitization. Sunscreen sticks often include fragrance compounds to mask wax…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
What to buy instead Good or better, in the categories Neutrogena Ultra Sheer sells
- Mineral sunscreen, zinc oxide base
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- 1,4-dioxane (non-intentional contaminant from surfactants/emulsifiers)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Synthetic fragrance allergens
- Aqueous lotion with mineral sunscreen (titanium dioxide/zinc oxide) and ceramides
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer and PFAS, common questions
- Does Neutrogena Ultra Sheer have PFAS?
- Neutrogena Ultra Sheer averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 7 Neutrogena Ultra Sheer products graded as of October 2026, and all 7 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Neutrogena Ultra Sheer non-toxic?
- Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen Spray SPF is the highest-graded Neutrogena Ultra Sheer product we have scored, at 75/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Neutrogena Ultra Sheer products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Neutrogena Ultra Sheer products we have scored are Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen Spray SPF, Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Liquid Mineral Sunscreen, Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Serum SPF 60+. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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