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Neutrogena Healthy Defense Daily Moisturizer SPF 45, Untinted

1.7 fl oz (50 ml)

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Neutrogena has developed a breakthrough new sun protection technology complex called Helioplex, specifically engineered to deliver very high, very broad and photo-stable UV protection.

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It's pretty awesome!!

by Lainey

in Bronx, NY on 10/18/09

Pros: Great for Dry Skin, Long Lasting, Moisturizes Well

Cons: You have to blend it well

Describe Yourself: Budget Buyer

Best Uses: Deep Moisturization, Dry/Chapped Skin, Eczema

Bottom Line: recommended

Well, I first found a sample of this product during my honeymoon at the hotel room's bathroom counter. I simply loved it! Ive never found a moisturizer that made my foundation look dewy and glowing! Its good to use in the winter because usually you skin is less oily then and it moisturizes kind of thick and non greasy. I also used it on its own during the summer for the beach with some blush and lip gloss. I took some samples from the hotel room and passed them on to a friend with oily skin and one combination whom was pregnant. They both loved it as well!!

gave me a rash

by simba

in colorado on 10/17/09

Pros: Absorbs Quickly, Goes On Smoothly

Cons: Allergic reaction

Bottom Line: not recommended

I use other Neutrogena products and love them. I bought this product because of the great reviews and the high SPF. I'm glad I only used it on my neck. I now have a rash and it itches constantly. I must be allergic to helioplex.

Not At All Greasy

by AHarris2006 [Verified Buyer]

in Tennessee on 9/22/09

Pros: Absorbs Quickly, Goes On Smoothly, Long Lasting, Moisturizes Well, Not Greasy, Smells Great, Softens Skin

Describe Yourself: Brand Buyer

Best Uses: After Shower/Bath, Dry/Chapped Skin, Winter Dryness

Bottom Line: recommended

My dermatologist recommended this product to me to help protect my hyper-light-sensitive skin from damage. I have PMLE that reacts to even visual light and fluorescent lamps and this product does protect me somewhat as long as I stay out of heavy UV rays (after all it is only a sunscreen, not a sunblock). It leaves my skin feeling soft & silky and I use it daily in the house as a protectant against any UV that may slip through the windows.

A great product under make-up

by Cam the Pianist [Verified Reviewer]

in Columbus, OH on 9/12/09

Pros: Absorbs Quickly, Goes On Smoothly, Long Lasting, Not Greasy, Softens Skin

Describe Yourself: Brand Buyer

Best Uses: After Shower/Bath

Bottom Line: recommended

My skin has always been oily, & wearing sunscreens in the past has made it worse. I grimaced when my dermatologist recommended wearing at least a SPF30 on my face each day. After trying many pricey & store brand products, this is the ONLY one that has worked for me. I apply after morning cleansing, and then apply a make-up primer & foundation. I'm amazed at how well my skin looks & feels at the end of the day. The make-up still looks great, & my skin is still hydrated. My complexion breaks out easily, but I have had absolutely no problems with this product. The container is easy to carry. Thank you, Neutrogena!!!!!

More of a sunscreen than moisturizer

by Jan

in NYC, NY on 8/29/09

Pros: Long Lasting

Cons: Bad Smell, Too Greasy or Heavy

Describe Yourself: Budget Buyer

Bottom Line: not recommended

I have always enjoyed Neutrogena products for their quality and affordability. I was in search of a daily moisturizer with added SPF for everyday sun protection. I went with the 45 because other daily moisturizers that were just 25 or 30 still gave me sun damage. But this product was NOT a moisturizer with added SPF. It was a full blown sunscreen that had some moisturizing components to it. Meaning, it was much thicker, greasier, and smelt more like sunscreen than any daily moisturizer I have ever used. I don't know if its the SPF 45 that made it feel, smell and look like a sunscreen, but I've had SPF 45 sun protection from other brands, and it wasn't like this at all. If I'm going to spend a lot of time in the sun, like the park, pool, or beach, this will work great. The sun protection is really good. But for everyday, when I'm going to work, I my skin and feels and smells like I"m heading to a day in the sun. Will not use this product as an everyday moisturizer with sunscreen.

everyday moisturizer w/ sun protection

by LB

in Salinas, CA on 8/2/09

Pros: Absorbs Quickly, Goes On Smoothly, Moisturizes Well, Not Greasy

Describe Yourself: Budget Buyer

Bottom Line: recommended

I like this because it has the uv and ub protection, and it's not too greasy under makeup. Plus easy to carry container for travelling.

Love this product!

by Elizabeth [Verified Reviewer]

in Houston on 6/21/09

Pros: Absorbs Quickly, Not Greasy, Smells Great

Describe Yourself: Budget Buyer

Best Uses: After Shower/Bath

Bottom Line: recommended

I've been searching forever for a moisturizer with spf to wear every day to protect my pasty skin! I love this one. I can wear it under make-up and I can wear it like sunscreen.

Great non-greasy moisturizer

by a Nifty Fifty [Verified Buyer]

in Vancouver, WA on 5/24/09

Pros: Absorbs Quickly, Goes On Smoothly, Long Lasting, Moisturizes Well, Not Greasy

Describe Yourself: Brand Buyer

Best Uses: Every morning

Bottom Line: recommended

I no longer have to mix sunscreen with my non-oil moisturizer.

Beats expensive moisturizers

by Cowgirl [Verified Buyer]

in Chicago on 5/17/09

Pros: Absorbs Quickly, Goes On Smoothly, Moisturizes Well, Not Greasy

Describe Yourself: Brand Buyer

Best Uses: Also in morning, Bedtime, Deep Moisturization

Bottom Line: recommended

I was looking for a good moisturizer that also had some sun protection and I finally found it. Great product,

Possible reaction to active ingredients

by KG

in Oregon on 4/22/09

Pros: Absorbs Quickly, Goes On Smoothly

Cons: Reactive ingredients

Bottom Line: not recommended

I have been using Neutrogena moisturizer for almost 20 years (I had to stop and check the math--that's a long time!). The untinted, SPF moisturizer was always my go-to product because of its light, non-greasy feeling. However, starting about a year ago, I began getting these dry, scaly patches on my cheeks. When I stopped using this moisturizer and switched to another non-Neutrogena product, the patches went away. The best I can figure is that Neutrogena changed their formula and I had a reaction to the active ingredients. So keep in mind that this moisturizer might not work for people with sensitive skin.

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