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Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30 vs Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 55

Black Girl Sunscreen Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30 edges out Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 55, 7.8 to 7.6. It wins on results, formula and texture and feel, while the Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 55 is stronger on value.

Benefit fingerprints

What each one does.

Black Girl Sunscreen Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30

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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 55

HydrateClarifyRenewGlowCalm & ProtectHair & ScalpFinish & WearScentMoistureBarrierBreakoutsOil & PoresCleanseLines & FirmnessTextureEye AreaEven ToneRadianceSensitiveProtectRepairShape & ShineScalpFinishWearCoverageLashes & BrowsFloralGourmandFreshWoody & AmberHydratingPlumpingLong-lasting moistureBarrier repairDryness reliefFlaking reliefAcneBlackheadsClogged poresOil controlPore refiningShine controlMakeup removalDouble cleansingFine linesFirmingCrepinessSmoothingResurfacingBumps & KPDark circlesPuffinessDark spotsHyperpigmentationAcne marksBrighteningDullnessGlass skinSoothingRednessIrritation-freeUV protectionNo white castAntioxidantOdor controlDamage repairSplit endsHeat protectionCurl definitionFrizz controlVolumeShineScalp careHair growth supportDandruffColor protectionMatteDewySatinNaturalLong-wearTransfer-proofWaterproofBuildableSheer coverageMedium coverageFull coverageBlurringLash lengthLash volumeCurl holdBrow definitionFloralWhite floralRoseVanillaGourmandCaramelCitrusFresh & cleanAquaticGreenWoodyAmberMuskySpicyHydrateClarifyRenewGlowHair & ScalpFinish & WearScent

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Every detail, compared.

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Beauty score
7.8Good
7.6Good
Results30% of score
7.8
7.6
Formula & ingredients20% of score
7.2
7.0
Texture & experience15% of score
7.4
6.9
Value20% of score
8.6
8.9
Community love15% of score
8.0
7.3
Community
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PriceTypical, checked by our editors
$18.99/ 3 fl oz / 89 mlDrugstore
—/ 3 fl oz / 89 mlDrugstore
Price per ounceLowest wins
$6.31 / oz
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What it does
  • UV protection
  • No white cast
  • Hydrating
  • Dewy
  • UV protection
  • Shine control
  • Matte
  • Waterproof
Made for
Dry skin, Normal skin
Normal skin, Oily skin, Combination skin
Format
Sunscreen lotion
Sunscreen lotion
Texture
Moisturizing lotion that the brand says dries completely clear
Lightweight, fast-absorbing lotion with a non-shiny, dry-touch finish (brand description)
Finish
Dewy
Matte
Sun protection
SPF 30· Chemical filters
SPF 55· Chemical filters
Fragrance-free
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No — contains fragrance
Claims
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Non-comedogenic
Brand origin
🇺🇸 American beauty
🇺🇸 American beauty
Video reviews
Best for
  • • Dry or normal skin on medium to deep skin tones
  • • An affordable face-and-body daily sunscreen
  • • People who dislike the white cast of mineral sunscreens
  • • Outdoor sports, pool and beach days
  • • Budget buyers who want high SPF for face and body
  • • Normal to oily skin that prefers a non-shiny finish
Strengths
  • Dries clear with no white cast on deep skin tones
  • Moisturizing enough to double as a lotion
  • Water resistant for 80 minutes and usable on face and body
  • High SPF 55 with 80-minute water resistance
  • Fast-drying, non-shiny dry-touch finish
  • Oxybenzone-free and labeled non-comedogenic
Watch-outs
  • Glowy finish can feel heavy or look shiny on oily skin
  • Plant oils and cocoa butter make it a less obvious pick for very acne-prone skin
  • Contains fragrance (a slight floral scent)
  • White-cast reports are mixed on deeper skin tones
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FAQ

Quick answers.

Which is better, Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30 or Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 55?

Black Girl Sunscreen Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30 edges out Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 55, 7.8 to 7.6. It wins on results, formula and texture and feel, while the Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 55 is stronger on value.

How do you score them?

Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric (results, formula & ingredients, texture & experience, value, community love), using the formula or specs, verified creator reviews, community consensus and value. Brands can’t pay for placement.