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Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum + SPF 50

Updated on: 17/09/2025
Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum + SPF 50
22
Total Ingredients
analysed
17 of 22
Skin-Safe
low risk
1 of 22
Potential Irritants
may irritate sensitive skin
0 of 22
Potential Pore-Clogging
comedogenic risk

Product Analysis Summary

About this product

Neutrogena product. Contains fragrance — patch test if sensitive. Formula aimed at oily and acne-prone skin. 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
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate 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
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
1
Comedogenic: Very low 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
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
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk

Potential Irritants

1 flagged

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Neutrogena Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum + SPF 50 comedogenic?

Appears Non-Comedogenic Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum + SPF 50 appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 22 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.

Is Neutrogena a good skincare brand?

Neutrogena is a skincare and cosmetics brand founded in 1930 in the United States by Emanuel Stolaroff as a cosmetics company that later adopted the Neutrogena name in 1962. The brand develops products for cleansing, acne treatment, sun protection, and general skincare. Common ingredients used in Neutrogena products include salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and sunscreen filters. The brand is owned by Johnson & Johnson (through its consumer health division). Neutrogena makes products such as Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum + SPF 50 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 Neutrogena.

Is Neutrogena Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum + SPF 50 safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum + SPF 50 may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 1 potential irritant including <a href="/ingredient/parfum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Parfum</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 Neutrogena Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum + SPF 50 clog pores?

Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum + SPF 50 is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 22 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.

Who makes Neutrogena Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum + SPF 50?

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

What are the ingredients in Neutrogena Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum + SPF 50?

Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum + SPF 50 contains 22 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/homosalate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Homosalate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/ethylhexyl-salicylate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Ethylhexyl Salicylate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/octocrylene" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Octocrylene</a> and <a href="/ingredient/neopentyl-glycol-diethylhexanoate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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