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Sheer Hydration SPF 40

Updated on: 16/09/2025
Sheer Hydration SPF 40
38
Total Ingredients
analysed
31 of 38
Skin-Safe
low risk
2 of 38
Potential Irritants
may irritate sensitive skin
0 of 38
Potential Pore-Clogging
+1 moderate pore-clogging

Product Analysis Summary

About this product

NEOSTRATA product. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at skin types that tolerate moderate comedogenic ingredients. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy
1 Very safe
2 Safe
3 Moderate
4 Risky
5 Avoid
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
3
Comedogenic: Moderate risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NEOSTRATA Sheer Hydration SPF 40 comedogenic?

Mixed Profile — Patch Test Advised Sheer Hydration SPF 40 has a mixed comedogenic profile. It contains 1 ingredient with a moderate comedogenic rating (3) that could potentially clog pores for some skin types. Those with acne-prone skin should patch test first.

Is NEOSTRATA a good skincare brand?

US skincare brand; medical-grade and chemical exfoliants focus. NEOSTRATA makes products such as Sheer Hydration SPF 40 that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about NEOSTRATA.

Is NEOSTRATA Sheer Hydration SPF 40 safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Sheer Hydration SPF 40 may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 2 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/ammonium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Ammonium Hydroxide</a> and <a href="/ingredient/sodium-bisulfite" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Bisulfite</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does NEOSTRATA Sheer Hydration SPF 40 clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present Sheer Hydration SPF 40 contains 1 ingredient with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/glyceryl-stearate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glyceryl Stearate</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.

Who makes NEOSTRATA Sheer Hydration SPF 40?

This product is from NEOSTRATA. See more products from NEOSTRATA.

What are the ingredients in NEOSTRATA Sheer Hydration SPF 40?

Sheer Hydration SPF 40 contains 38 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/butyl-methoxydibenzoylmethane" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane</a>, <a href="/ingredient/ethylhexyl-methoxycinnamate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/ethylhexyl-salicylate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Ethylhexyl Salicylate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a> and <a href="/ingredient/acetyl-glucosamine" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Acetyl Glucosamine</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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