Neutrogena launches two BEMT sunscreens with a K-beauty-inspired twist

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-17 · by Victoria McDonnell

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Neutrogena is launching two new facial sunscreens in the U.S., featuring a technology called Cloud-Tech that includes BEMT, an FDA-approved UV filter introduced after 25 years. The Ultra Sheer Daily Face Sunscreen SPF 70 and Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 60 are both priced at $18.99, offering lightweight formulas with antioxidant protection and suitability for acne-prone skin respectively. These products aim to cater to the growing demand for daily skincare essentials influenced by K-beauty trends, emphasizing ease of use and aesthetic appeal.
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Neutrogena has introduced two new sunscreens featuring Cloud-Tech, a K-beauty inspired technology, in the US market. The key ingredient in these products is BEMT (bemotrizinol), which is the first new UV filter approved by the FDA in over 25 years. According to Neutrogena, BEMT provides higher UVA protection compared to existing filters and improves the aesthetic appeal of sunscreen, making it more pleasant for daily use. The launch includes the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Daily Face Sunscreen SPF 70, emphasizing that consistent UV protection remains crucial even as summer ends and people transition into cooler weather. This innovation aims to encourage year-round sunscreen application by addressing common complaints about traditional sunscreens being heavy or unpleasant to wear.

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Victoria McDonnell
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This article was written by Victoria McDonnell, New York Post Commerce Journalist & Content Strategist, who has spent countless hours researching, testing hundreds of products and comparing the latest makeup, skincare, hair and beauty items and trends to determine what’s truly worth your hard-earned cash.
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🔮 The takeaway is simple: summer may be winding down, but SPF season never really ends — and formulas that make daily application feel lighter and easier are certainly worth paying attention to.
2026-09-17 · New York Post
Neutrogena launches two BEMT sunscreens with a K-beauty-inspired twist · assertive framing

Claims (22 extracted, 2 hedged)

If there’s one skincare step I don’t take lightly, it’s SPF — and Neutrogena is giving daily sunscreen another reason to stay front and center. asserted
Neutrogena → ’ → reason
Even though we’re drifting away from summer and entering (or, depending on where you live, have already entered) pumpkin spice territory, sunscreen should still be worn daily. asserted
sunscreen → drift → territory
UV exposure doesn’t disappear when beach season ends, which is why finding an SPF that feels good enough to actually use every morning can make all the difference. asserted
that → disappear → difference
Now, Neutrogena is bringing a major sunscreen technology update to the U.S. with the launch of Cloud-Tech, a K-beauty-inspired sunscreen technology featuring BEMT (bemotrizinol), which the brand describes as the first new FDA-approved sunscreen filter in the U.S. in 25 years. asserted
brand → bring → years
What is BEMT and why does it matter? asserted
it → matter → ?
According to Neutrogena’s press release, BEMT is the first new UV filter approved in the U.S. in over 25 years. uncertain
BEMT → accord → years
“With the introduction of BEMT (approved up to 6% concentration), Neutrogena formulators now have a new tool to advance sunscreen innovation,” the release states. asserted
release → approve → innovation
“BEMT drives higher UVA protection vs. non BEMT filters, while also delivering superior aesthetics. asserted
BEMT → drive → aesthetics
It is proven to have synergy with existing US filters to deliver better outcomes.” asserted
It → prove → outcomes
The launch introduces two new facial sunscreens designed to combine broad-spectrum sun protection with the lightweight textures and skincare benefits many consumers now expect from their everyday SPF. asserted
consumers → introduce → SPF
And perhaps most notably, the advanced technology isn’t being positioned as a luxury splurge; both new formulas are priced at $18.99. asserted
formulas → position → 18.99
First up is the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Daily Face Sunscreen SPF 70, an ultra-lightweight formula designed to feel 50% lighter on skin than leading sunscreens. asserted
SPF → design → sunscreens
Powered by Cloud-Tech, the invisible, non-greasy formula is designed to provide UVA/UVB protection while incorporating antioxidants to help defend against free radicals. asserted
formula → power → radicals
It’s also made to layer seamlessly under makeup without leaving behind a sticky feeling or residue. asserted
It → make → feeling
Along with the new sunscreen filter technology, the formula contains niacinamide and vitamin E and is designed to provide weightless UVA/UVB protection without clogging pores. asserted
formula → contain → pores
Both products are part of a larger shift in how sunscreen is being approached: less like a seasonal product you reluctantly apply at the beach and more like an everyday skincare essential. asserted
you → approach → essential
The influence of K-beauty, in particular, has helped push lightweight, elegant sunscreen textures into the spotlight, making SPF easier to incorporate into a daily routine. asserted
SPF → help → routine
The takeaway is simple: summer may be winding down, but SPF season never really ends — and formulas that make daily application feel lighter and easier are certainly worth paying attention to. uncertain
application → wind → attention
This article was written by Victoria McDonnell, New York Post Commerce Journalist & Content Strategist, who has spent countless hours researching, testing hundreds of products and comparing the latest makeup, skincare, hair and beauty items and trends to determine what’s truly worth your hard-earned cash. asserted
what → write → cash
She evaluates formulas, textures, ingredients and more, in addition to consulting medical and industry experts. asserted
She → evaluate → experts
Some of Victoria’s latest conquests include testing the best sheet masks on the market, and a rinse-and-repeat review of the best shampoos for all hair types and budgets. asserted
Some → include → types
Victoria, who received a beauty industry essentials certification from the Fashion Institute of Technology, has been creating shopping guides for the New York Post since 2021 and previously held positions at Insider Reviews and CNN Underscored. asserted
who → receive → Reviews
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