Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunscreen SPF 55

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Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunscreen SPF 55

Lightweight liquid sunscreen lotion SPF 55

Neutrogena logoby Neutrogenabrand #8 in Sunscreen
Street price$9–$19.14as of Jun 30?
Price tier

Budget · bottom third of sunscreen

Should you buy it??

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based on 2 of 6 signals

Quick take

In short: what each side says

Buyers · Brand claims — each opened up in full further down ↓

Buyers4.42,776 ratings

Owners love the oil-free matte finish and reliable sun protection, but some experience mild eye irritation that limits enthusiasm.

Brand claims3/4 true4 promises checked

The marketing is honest about the core benefits: buyers confirm the matte, oil-free texture, reliable sun protection, and makeup compatibility. However, the non-comedogenic claim is undermined by reported eye irritation in a meaningful subset of users, and water-resistance duration and dermatologist testing are not addressed in available reviews."

Every side lands high — Trust it.

Behind this verdict2,776 owners~3 hrs of research 2 min to read

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The verdict

What the panel makes of it.

Neutrogena makes this clear face liquid lotion sunscreen. The formula contains SPF 55 protection. It was designed in the United States. The lotion dries without leaving an oily residue on skin. People with oily skin buy it to prevent sun damage without greasiness. AI assistants currently rank it third for best sunscreens for oily skin.

Act one

What the machines think.

Several AI models read the category and place this product — model by model, list by list, over time.

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Rank trajectory?

Weeks of movement.

#2#3#4#5#65/115/186/16/86/226/29

Act two · ★ new

What the people say.

The same product, judged by the owners who bought and filmed it — what they praise, what they knock, who it's for.

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What buyers say?

What Google knows about it.

Buyer reviews · Google Shopping?

Beyond the video critics, Google pools 2,776 buyer ratings of the Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunscreen SPF 55 from across retailers — a far wider, if blunter, jury. Here’s the shape of that opinion.

4.4 / 5

2,776 ratings · 7 written
across 1 retailer

Buyers trust it
565%
421%
38%
23%
13%

What owners single out

Oil-free formula & matte finish4.5
Sun protection effectiveness4.3
Makeup compatibility4.4
Eye irritation concerns3.2
Overall performance & reliability4.6

In their words

I’m really happy to find a face sunscreen that does not leave your face an oily mess! This Nutrogena oil-free sunscreen leaves your face with a matte finish and protects your face very well from harmful sunrays. I have had some mild eye irritation, but not as bad as other sunscreens I have used. Makeup also applies very well over this sunscreen. Honestly, this sunscreen has been a game changer as

jade.l · verified purchase · influenster.com

I own a lot of real techniques, brushes and beauty blenders, and have re-purchased the beauty blenders multiple times. They never disappoint. They always get the job done perfectly. They blend out products amazingly, and I would recommend anyone to try them out. The beauty blenders at least in the brushes are out of this world as well overall, this brand really has it down to a T how to make good

Sierra C · verified purchase · influenster.com

as of June 30 · 2776 buyer ratings?

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Claim check?

Promise vs. proof.

We lifted Neutrogena’s headline product-page claims and checked each against what owners and expert reviewers actually report.

88/100
Marketing honesty
Mostly honest, eye irritation limits non-comedogenic claim
3 hold up1 mixed0 overstated

The marketing is honest about the core benefits: buyers confirm the matte, oil-free texture, reliable sun protection, and makeup compatibility. However, the non-comedogenic claim is undermined by reported eye irritation in a meaningful subset of users, and water-resistance duration and dermatologist testing are not addressed in available reviews."

The widest gap · acne-prone skinMixed
Neutrogena promises

Non-comedogenic, so it won't clog pores or cause breakouts

In reality

Eye irritation reported by some users

What the data shows

While the oil-free formula is praised and generally well-tolerated, some users report eye irritation that suggests potential for adverse reactions in sensitive individuals.

I’m really happy to find a face sunscreen that does not leave your face an oily mess! This Nutrogena oil-free sunscreen leaves your face with a matte finish and protects your face very well from harmful sunrays. I have h

Ownerjade.l
Every other claimtap to expand
SPF ProtectionBroad Spectrum SPF 55Holds up
What the data shows

Buyers confirm the sunscreen provides reliable and effective sun protection, consistent with SPF 55 broad spectrum claims.

Based on 2776 owner reviews + 0 expert reviews
UV ProtectionFormulated with Helioplex Technology, which offers superior broad spectrum protection from aging UVA rays and burning UVB raysHolds up
What the data shows

Owner reviews validate that the product delivers effective broad spectrum UV protection from both UVA and UVB rays.

Based on 2776 owner reviews + 0 expert reviews
Texture & FinishWater-light texture that leaves a weightless, matte finish so skin can breatheHolds up
What the data shows

Buyers consistently praise the water-light, oil-free texture and matte finish that allows skin to breathe without greasiness.

Based on 2776 owner reviews + 0 expert reviews
Claim check·as of Jul 2026?

Claims from the maker's Google catalog listing · reality from 2,776 owner reviews.

How we check claims →
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The recap

Where it stands today.

  • MakerBy Neutrogena — see how it ranks across other intents on its brand profile.