The Neutrogena
Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Spray SPF 50 is part of the
Sunscreens test program at
Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Sunscreens
models like the Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Spray SPF 50 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those
listed below.
UVA Protection:
The level of protection against UVA radiation.
SPF:
Level of protection against sunburn producing rays. Score based on the SPF range found in our tests. Approximate ranges for tested SPF: Greater than 40 (excellent), 30-39 (very good), 20-29 (good), 10-19 (fair), Less than 10 (poor)
Average Tested SPF:
Average level of sunburn protection, based on testing on panelists' skin after water immersion. CR’s testing is patterned after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) test method that sunscreen manufacturers are required to use. The biggest difference between CR’s testing and the FDA standard is that CR uses fewer panelists.
