Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch SPF 70
A matte-finish chemical sunscreen that dry and oily skin types both seem to love — affordable, no-nonsense, but not universal.
What real owners actually say
The comments paint a surprisingly divided picture. A chunk of users — especially those with dry and combination skin — call this their holy grail. One user with 'super dry skin' said it works 'like a dream' and is 'not at all greasy.' Another with Sahara-level dry skin swore by it for winters. Multiple long-term users (3+ years) repurchase religiously. On the flip side, oily-skinned users are asking a LOT of questions — 'will this make me sweat?' is a recurring theme. A few people reported that sunscreens in general make their face look darker and sticky, and they're hoping this one won't. Someone flat-out said 'don't buy it' in Spanish. Many commenters are first-time sunscreen users (teenagers) looking for guidance on whether this suits oily, acne-prone skin. The overall vibe: people with dry to normal skin are very happy; oily skin folks are cautiously optimistic but need convincing. No one's raving about the packaging or the reapplication experience.
What Glow loved
- Genuinely matte, dry-touch finish that lives up to the claim
- Affordable and widely available drugstore option
- Excellent for dry to normal skin — multiple 'holy grail' mentions
- Absorbs well with no white cast (unlike the Sheer Zinc version)
- Long-term users (3+ years) keep repurchasing
What Glow didn't
- Oily and acne-prone skin types report mixed results — sweating is a common complaint
- Can feel heavy, especially in humid climates
- Confusing Neutrogena lineup — people accidentally buy the wrong version
- Counterfeit products circulating in some markets (packaging concerns raised)
- Reapplication throughout the day reportedly uses product quickly
The YouTube reviewers who actually tried it
The video landscape is dominated by Indian and South Asian creators reviewing this for hot, humid climates — which is actually super informative. A dermatologist (717K subs) did a comprehensive Neutrogena sunscreen lineup review, which lends credibility. The standout finding: one user with oily skin said this was 'the only sunscreen that worked' for them and 'did not make me sweat' after trying multiple options. That's a strong signal. Several creators confirm the matte, dry-touch finish lives up to its name. The Ankush Bahuguna review (1M+ subs) had commenters with dry skin universally praising it. The Tamuno Abbey comparison video made one thing crystal clear: the Ultra Sheer absorbs beautifully, while the Sheer Zinc sibling is basically a ghost mask — so if you're choosing between the two, Ultra Sheer is the winner by miles. One Spanish-language video did a fire test on it, though the commentary wasn't encouraging. Overall, the YouTube consensus leans positive, especially for dry and combination skin in normal conditions. Oily skin users in humid climates report mixed results.
The caveats nobody puts on the bottle
When user voice and video reviewers contradict each other, that's usually where the truth lives. Here's the disagreement.
- USER comments reveal a sweating complaint pattern ('bahut jyada sweating'), while VIDEO reviewers position it as non-greasy and matte — the finish may be dry, but that doesn't mean you won't sweat through it in humid weather.
- USER feedback from dry-skinned users is overwhelmingly positive ('holy grail'), but oily-skinned commenters are still asking 'will this work for me?' — suggesting the marketing doesn't clearly communicate who it's actually best for.
- VIDEO reviewers universally prefer Ultra Sheer over the Sheer Zinc version (which has severe white cast), but USER comments show confusion about which Neutrogena sunscreen to pick — the lineup is confusing real people.
- One USER explicitly says 'don't buy it' while VIDEO comments from long-term users call it their go-to for years — polarized experiences suggest it's either a perfect match or a bad one depending on skin type and climate.
- Multiple USER comments ask about fake vs. authentic products (packaging color differences), suggesting counterfeiting is a real issue buyers should be aware of.
The 10 videos that informed this verdict
Top YouTube reviews ranked by views. Tap a card to watch on YouTube — no autoplay, no creep tracking, no “you might also like.”