()The most helpful input I can provide about this lotion is to clarify the concerns some other reviewers have expressed about the alcohols listed in the ingredients.My guess is that the reviewers thought mistakenly that the ingredients include isopropyl or rubbing alcohol.They do not.The alcohols used in this lotion are emollient forms, not the drying form that we familiarly refer to as (rubbing) alcohol.Wikipedia has a wealth of basic information on the various alcohols.I have copied a few lines from Wikipedia that give you a cursory description of the alcohols that are on the ingredients list of this Neutrogena lotion.
Cetostearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol or cetylstearyl alcohol [1] is a mixture of fatty alcohols, consisting predominantly of cetyl and stearyl alcohols and is classified as a fatty alcohol. It is used as an emulsion stabilizer, opacifying agent, and foam boosting surfactant, as well as an aqueous and nonaqueous viscosity-increasing agent. It imparts an emollient feel to the skin and can be used in water-in-oil emulsions, oil-in-water emulsions, and anhydrous formulations. It is commonly used in hair conditioners and other hair products.
Arachidyl alcohol, also 1-icosanol, is a waxy substance used as an emollient in cosmetics. It is a straight-chain fatty alcohol.
Benzyl alcohol is an organic compound with the formula C6H5CH2OH. The benzyl group is often abbreviated "Bn", thus benzyl alcohol is denoted as BnOH. Benzyl alcohol is a colorless liquid with a mild pleasant aromatic odor. It is a useful solvent due to its polarity, low toxicity, and low vapor pressure. Benzyl alcohol is partially soluble in water (4 g/100 mL) and completely miscible in alcohols and diethyl ether.
Docosanol, also known as behenyl alcohol, is a saturated fatty alcohol[3] used traditionally as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener in cosmetics,[4][5][6] nutritional supplement (as an individual entity and also as a constituent of polyicosanol), and more recently, in a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved pharmaceutical, Abreva,[7] approved as an antiviral agent for reducing the duration of cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus.
Contrast these ingredients with rubbing alcohol or denatured alcohol or isopropyl alcohol, which is described as follows:
Rubbing alcohol, USP / B.P. is a liquid prepared and used primarily for topical application. It is prepared from a special denatured alcohol solution and contains 97.5-100% by volume of pure, concentrated ethanol (ethyl alcohol) or isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol).[1] Individual manufacturers can use their own "formulation standards" in which the ethanol content usually ranges from 70-99% v/v.[2] In Ireland and the UK, the equivalent skin preparation is surgical spirit, which is always an ethyl alcohol-isopropyl alcohol mixture.
Now, my evaluation of the Neutrogena ultra gentle soothing lotion: It is just okay.Texture is wonderfully smooth and creamy.SPF at 15 is useful.But I find the scent to be overwhelming (other reviewers found it mild).I am sensitive to the sunscreen ingredients avobenzone, octinoxate, octisalate, which sting when they get in or near my eyes.I will do as other reviewers suggest and use this lovely, smooth lotion on my arms and hands.
()I am very fragrance sensitive and have sensitive skin as well, so I am usually very careful about reading the fine print on lotions before I order them.The wording on this lotion had me fooled...but it's still my fault that I assumed something that I didn't see.Here are the claims on the packaging:
Ultra gentle
Dermatologist recommended
Allergy tested
Non-comedogenic
SPF 15 (UVA/UVB protection)
Based on previous experience with the Olay products I have used for years (which carry most of the same claims) I made the bad leap in logic of assuming that a product with these claims would also be fragrance free.Wrong!On the side of the box (something you don't get to see when ordering online) is the following statement:
"Contains a gentle hypoallergenic fragrance uniquely developed for sensitive skin."
GENTLE???I had to immediately go wash my hands after testing the first application on the back of my hand because the fragrance was so overwhelming.To write this review, I used it on my hand again, but left it on a while to see if the fragrance dissipated or ceased to bother me.Nope...still bothered me.
I have yet to be able to actually use it on my face or neck, where it is intended to be used.This is disappointing to me, not only because the lotion is now unusable to me but because I am not able to write as thorough a review as I would like.For the record, while the fragrance seemed perfumy on first application, on closer inspection it smells more like it may containe eucalyptus oil.If you are the type who can't handle going into dried flower or candle shops, you will probably be bothered by this fragrance.
What I can tell you (aside from the product's claims and the fragrance) is that the bottle is 4.0 fluid ounces and comes with a pump.The lotion has a lovely consistency, very smooth and creamy between my fingers.If you don't have fragrance sensitivity problems, I think it is probably quite a nice product.I will give mine away to a friend since I am unable to use it.
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()I have pretty sensitive skin, and so I am always trying all these new lotions that are supposed to be fine for my skin. Sadly again this product made me break out and it does nothing for redness at all. It is not harmful but it seems like products are not really testing these items on folks with actual sensitive skin as I can never find anything that really works like they claim it will.
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()I have sensitive, acne prone, AND dry skin.And because of the acne, I use topical medicines that dry my skin even further.It makes for a frustrating combination because I need something that won't cause breakouts or irritation, but that will also keep me sufficiently moisturized.This lotion is wonderful because it succeeds at doing all three.What I love most is that it dries quickly so I can put on makeup primer and foundation almost immediately afterwards.This is a huge plus because who wants to wait around for her lotion to dry before she goes on with the rest of her beauty routine?The only downside is that this still isn't potent enough to use just once a day.I usually have to apply 2-3 times a day in order to keep my skin soft and hydrated, but it is otherwise a great product.I've since repurchased this multiple times because even though this lotion isn't perfect, it has worked better than any other brand I've tried for my needs.I've tried more expensive brands but I keep coming back to this because it is so gentle and soothing on my skin.
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()I have very sensitive skin and am chemically sensitive when is comes to artificial fragrance.I used this on the back of my hand and not my face which I'm glad I did.The fragrance was quite strong and I found it stings a bit on application.While it did absorb nicely, and did not leave a greasy feel I would not consider this ultra gentle.For those that generally don't have reactions this lotion would probably be a good option.If you have sensitive skin or are sensitive to fragrances then I would recommend you look for something different.
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()As we all know the dangers of too much Sun exposure, it's good to have a safe and reliable product that we can use on younger children and babies. This is spf 40 so it will offer adequate sun protection for young children. My first child just from sitting in the back seat got a bit of sunburn on his one side. Something I never considered. This is good enough to use whenever you are going outside. Even in April, the sun is as strong as it is in August and early September, so it's never too early to begin using it.
