Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Body Spray Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 60+
Summary
⚠ Contamination Alert Specific lots of this product were recalled in 2021 after independent lab testing detected benzene — a known human carcinogen — at levels exceeding the FDA's limit. The recall was confirmed by the FDA. J&J has since settled class action lawsuits and a wrongful death claim related to the contamination. No independent lab has publicly confirmed whether current formulations are free of benzene. Source: Valisure independent testing, 2021; FDA recall notice; Hux v. Neutrogena, settled 2024 Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Body Spray SPF 60+ scores 28/100. Four chemical UV filters at 10% homosalate with ginger extract; still an aerosol with synthetic fragrance.
At a glance
Key ingredients 8
IsobutaneVery Bad
Isobutane aerosol propellant in a daily-use body spray raises cumulative inhalation exposure. Aerosol sunscreens were central to the 2021 benzene contamination recalls.
See more about Isobutane →HomosalateBad
Homosalate at 10% is lower than the 15% in other Neutrogena sprays but still a chemical UV filter with endocrine disruption concerns and high skin absorption.
See more about Homosalate →AvobenzoneBad
Chemical UVA filter with systemic absorption. Required to be stabilized by octocrylene in this formula.
See more about Avobenzone →OctocryleneBad
Chemical UVB filter at 10% with concerns around skin sensitization and endocrine activity.
See more about Octocrylene →OctisalateBad
Chemical UV filter that acts as a penetration enhancer, increasing absorption of other chemical actives in the formula.
See more about Octisalate →FragranceBad
Undisclosed synthetic fragrance despite 'daily defense' positioning. Fragrance is unnecessary in a daily sunscreen and adds allergen risk.
See more about Fragrance →Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root ExtractGood
Ginger root extract has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can help soothe skin. A modest beneficial addition to an otherwise chemical-heavy formula.
See more about Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract →Tocopheryl AcetateGood
Vitamin E provides antioxidant protection against UV-induced oxidative damage.
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