Does Neutrogena Ultra Sheer sunscreen have PFAS?
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer sunscreen averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 7 Neutrogena Ultra Sheer sunscreen products graded as of October 2026, level with the 75 out of 100 median for the 45 other sunscreen brands graded alongside it.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer sunscreen averages Excellent on our four-band scale. 7 of the 7 we graded are worth buying. That is above 52% of the sunscreen brands we grade.
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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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
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- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer sunscreen worth buying 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.
Better sunscreen from other brands
Graded higher than the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer average of 75.
- 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.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide base)
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Synthetic fragrance allergens
The same question, asked of the other sunscreen brands
Best average grade first. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer averages 75.
See every Neutrogena Ultra Sheer product we grade on the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer brand page, or the full sunscreen ranking.