Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Mineral Sunscreen Stick Spf 60
77/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 60 is a pure mineral formula using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide in a convenient stick. As a mineral stick it feels heavy and can leave a medium white cast, with a balanced finish and a low pore-clogging profile, and it does not commonly sting. It is not the best base under makeup. Protection is rated good and the score is 77.2/100, making it a solid gentle option for babies and quick touch-ups.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
75
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 60)
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White cast
Medium
52
- +100 Starting score
- β14 Zinc Oxide, 7% declared
- β18 Titanium Dioxide, 8.5% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula (15.5% total declared)
- +5.7 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +3.6 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Heavy feel
High
4
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide, 7% declared
- β20 Titanium Dioxide, 8.5% declared
- β12 Cera Alba at #7, wax film
- β6 Polyethylene at #11, wax film
- β6 Ozokerite at #8, wax film
- β12 Paraffin at #6, wax film
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
- β10 Mineral suspended in a dense emollient base (basic)
- β12 Stick/balm format with a wax skeleton
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate)
- β 9 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Poor
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 12 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- β 15 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +22 4 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (16)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 18 8.5% declared
- β 20 8.5% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 14 7% declared
- β 8 7% declared
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 9 β dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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6 Paraffin
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 12 wax film
- β 7 wax water lock
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 12 wax film
- β 7 wax water lock
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 6 wax film
- β 4 wax water lock
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
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11 Polyethylene
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 6 wax film
- β 4 wax water lock
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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16 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Is the Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Mineral Sunscreen Stick Spf 60 mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using only Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. That makes it a gentle choice often favored for babies and sensitive skin.
Does the Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Mineral Sunscreen Stick Spf 60 leave a white cast?
It can leave a medium white cast, which is common for mineral stick formulas. The finish is balanced and the feel is on the heavy side.
Does it work well under makeup?
It is rated poor as a makeup base. As a heavier mineral stick it is generally better used on its own or for touch-ups rather than as a primer under makeup.