{"id":1174946,"date":"2025-12-20T13:12:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T10:12:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1174946"},"modified":"2025-12-20T13:12:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T10:12:16","slug":"we-tested-out-neutrogenas-purescreen-mineral-uv-tint-face-liquid-sunscreen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1174946","title":{"rendered":"We Tested Out Neutrogena\u2019s Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We Tested Out Neutrogena\u2019s Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen<\/h1>\n

It’s so good, I’d even pay a little more for it.<\/p>\n

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    \nMelanie Rud is a beauty writer with over 15 years of editorial experience, known for her expertise in skincare and product research. At Byrdie, she covers a range of beauty and lifestyle topics\u2014especially gift guides\u2014and personally tests the products she features.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      We put the Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen<\/em>to the test after receiving a complimentary sample from the brand. Keep reading for our full product review.<\/em><\/p>\n

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      Neutrogena Purescreen+ Tinted Mineral Sunscreen<\/p>\n

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      Uses: <\/strong>SPF for sun protection<\/p>\n

      Best for: <\/strong>All skin types, including sensitive<\/p>\n

      Active Ingredients: <\/strong>Titanium Dioxide (3.2), Zinc Oxide (21.6).<\/p>\n

      Cruelty-free?:<\/strong> No<\/p>\n

      About the brand: <\/strong>Neutrogena is a skin and hair care brand with products distributed in 70 countries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        Lightweight, wearable texture<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Trying products is a standard\u2014and very fun\u2014part of my job as a beauty writer. But, to be totally honest, I end up testing way fewer products than one might expect, largely because my skin is very sensitive. There is, however, one category of products that I will always, always try: mineral sunscreen. In my 15-year career, I\u2019ve taken every single one that\u2019s come across my desk for a test drive. That\u2019s largely because I firmly believe sunscreen is the absolute most important skincare product you can use. And experts agree. It\u2019s also the one product I use without fail every single day.\n<\/p>\n

          Eczema, allergic contact dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, fungal acne\u2014you name it, I\u2019ve probably dealt with it. It took a lot <\/em>of trial and error to figure out what ingredients work for me and won\u2019t throw my skin out of whack, and I can say for certain mineral sunscreens help.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

          And it\u2019s not just me. According to Dr. Mona Gohara, mineral sunscreens are indeed a good way to go if you have sensitive skin. \u200b\u200b\u201dBecause mineral sunscreens rely on natural sunscreen filters, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, they have less ingredients that can be potentially sensitizing or irritating to the skin,\u201d she says, adding that this is also why most, if not all, baby sunscreens are mineral-based.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

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          Meet the Experts<\/p>\n

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          Dr. Mona Gohara is an associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale School of Medicine and a board-certified dermatologist in Hamden, Connecticut. She specializes in skin of color, medicinal dermatology, and surgical dermatology.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

          The only thing I love more than a mineral sunscreen?\u00a0 A tinted mineral sunscreen. My morning skincare routine is super minimal most days I go without makeup. I love the multi-tasking aspect of a tinted sunscreen, which gives me both my daily dose of SPF and some coverage. All of this to say that when the Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen hit my desk, I jumped at the chance to test it out.\n<\/p>\n

          The Formula\u00a0 <\/span><\/h2>\n

          This sunscreen offers broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays and is available in SPF 30. It is mineral-based, relying on 3.2%\u00a0 titanium dioxide and 21.6% zinc oxide. It\u2019s also fragrance-free, other criteria I personally always look for in a face sunscreen (#sensitiveskinclub). Additionally, there\u2019s vitamin E in the mix for antioxidant protection against skin-damaging free radicals that come from UV exposure.\n<\/p>\n

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          How the Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen Works on Different Skin Tones <\/span><\/h3>\n

          Per the tinted part, this option comes in four shades: light, medium, medium\/deep, and deep. This is a huge pro, as many tinted sunscreens\u2014including my daily go-to that I\u2019ve used for years\u2014only come in one shade that claims to be \u201cuniversal,\u201d yet often isn\u2019t. (More importantly, there aren\u2019t a ton of tinted sunscreens to be found at the drugstore in general.)\u00a0 I received both the light and medium; my skin is fair with a lot of warm and yellow undertones, and I found the medium to be an almost perfect match. While I can\u2019t say with complete confidence these four shades work on everyone, the two I tried did seem to be versatile (I could\u2019ve gotten away with the light had I wanted to) so I do think the range is fairly inclusive.\n<\/p>\n

          The coverage is sheer; I ended up using a foundation stick over it in order to conceal some redness and dark spots. However, the sunscreen did layer seamlessly under this foundation stick, as well as a liquid foundation and other makeup that I applied on top of it for my final look. And the tint did totally mitigate any potential white cast for me, personally.\n<\/p>\n

          The fact that this formula is tinted isn\u2019t just a cosmetic win. Iron oxides are what give mineral sunscreens their hue, explains Gohara. \u201cIron oxides protect against blue light, which can come from computer screens, cell phones, and even light bulbs, leading to hyperpigmentation.\u201d (While Neutrogena doesn\u2019t make any claims that this product protects against blue light specifically, there are iron oxides in it.)<\/p>\n

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          I wore it during a fairly intense workout and it never dripped or ran into my eyes, even when I got sweaty.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

          How the Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen Works on Different Skin Types\u2014Even Highly Sensitive Skin\u00a0 <\/span><\/h3>\n

          As far as the texture goes, this is marketed as being very lightweight and I\u2019d completely agree with that. My skin veers toward dry most of the time, and, if anything, I wanted this to be slightly richer and more moisturizing. The formulas I gravitate towards are usually a bit creamier and allow me to get away without moisturizer. When I applied this on completely bare skin, I found I definitely needed a layer of moisturizer underneath. The sunscreen went on a bit smoother and blended in more easily when my skin was more hydrated. But, if your skin is oily or combination, you may very well feel differently.\n<\/p>\n

          It\u2019s also worth mentioning that the product is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes, another huge plus in my book. I wore it during a fairly intense workout and it never dripped or ran into my eyes, even when I got sweaty. I also liked that it was very easy to wash off at the end of the day. I\u2019ve found that many sunscreens tend to leave behind a lot of residue, requiring me to follow up with a toner or micellar water post-cleanse, but this came off thoroughly with cleanser alone.\n<\/p>\n

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          Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen felt great on my sensitive skin, and I didn\u2019t notice any bumps, redness, or irritation\u2014all things I\u2019ve experienced in the past when using other sunscreens.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

          But now for the moment, we\u2019ve all been waiting for: Did using this new product throw my skin into a tailspin? Happily, not at all. It caused no issues of any kind, even after several days of repeated use. Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen felt great on my crazy sensitive skin, and I didn\u2019t notice any bumps, redness, or irritation\u2014all things I\u2019ve experienced in the past when using other sunscreens.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

          The Value: It Really Doesn\u2019t Get Much Better Than This <\/span><\/h2>\n

          Considering that the tinted sunscreen I\u2019ve been using costs almost four times as much as this Neutrogena product and that the two are fairly similar, you\u2019re definitely getting a deal. The bottle is a little bit on the smaller side, but given how sheer and undetectable the formula is, coupled with the fact that it\u2019s a tinted option available in multiple shades, this is one drugstore buy that\u2019s well-worth every penny\u2014and then some.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

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          What You Can Expect to Pay <\/span><\/h2>\n

          The Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen rings in at $17. It\u2019s tough to find any face sunscreen that\u2019s worth using for less than $20 these days, much less one that performs very similarly to its much more expensive counterparts. The price is extremely fair, and personally, I\u2019d probably even pay a little more for it.\n<\/p>\n

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          Final Verdict<\/p>\n

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          The Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen is a cosmetically elegant mineral sunscreen that\u2019s an especially great option if you have sensitive skin. While it isn\u2019t super hydrating, it is very lightweight and layers beautifully under makeup. I found it to be an excellent, all-around daily sunscreen (or a good option for beach or pool days, given its water-resistance) at an impressive and very wallet-friendly price point.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

          Why Trust Byrdie <\/span><\/h2>\n

          Byrdie contributor Melanie Rud has over a decade of experience in the beauty industry, writing for some of the biggest magazines and websites out there. She\u2019s covered all kinds of sunscreen and sun protection stories throughout her career.\n<\/p>\n

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