‘Neutrogena, you owe me $50’: Woman puts on Neutrogena Beach Defense SPF 70 sunscreen. Then she looks at her Garage bikini

A woman alleged that Neutrogena ruined her expensive bathing suit right before a beach day. She called the product out and warned others after the experience. Viewers say there’s a way to get the stain out.

In a viral TikTok video with 8,785 views, content creator @thatonedumba**girlyk showed viewers the alleged damage to her Garage bathing suit.

She was visibly upset.

“I’m just trying to get ready for the beach and I’m having a fit,” she began in the clip.

The product in question was Neutrogena’s Beach Defense SPF 70 sunscreen.

She claimed that the sunscreen stained her expensive bathing suit.

“And it’s definitely not expired or any of that,” she continued, while showing off the product’s expiration date. It appeared to be in the year 2028.

Ultimately, she called the company directly out.

“Neutrogena, you owe me $50,” she said in the clip.

Can Sunscreen Stain Swimsuits?

Yes, sunscreen can absolutely stain your favorite bathing suit.

According to a New York Times Wirecutter article, sunscreen stains can fall into two distinct categories and each should be cleaned in its own way.

Mineral sunscreen stains often leave behind a grease stain with white, chalky residue on top. Chemical sunscreen can also leave grease stains, but they can eventually turn a rusty orange or yellow color.

The color changes because these sunscreens often contain a chemical called avobenzone that reacts to sweat or hard water.

Regardless, if you get sunscreen on clothes, furniture, or anything else that can stain, it is possible to treat it.

How Do You Clean A Chemical Sunscreen Stain?

Neutrogena Beach Defense SPF 70 sunscreen does contain avobenzone and is, in fact, a chemical sunscreen.

It is recommended that if a chemical sunscreen gets on clothes, you act fast.

With a damp cloth, you can use dish soap to spot clean sunscreen stains.

Gently work the detergent into the stain in a circular motion and then leave it to absorb for an hour.

To remove the cleaning solution, you can put it in a washing machine.

However, it should not be washed in hot or warm water, as this may cause the stain to set.

If you cannot put the item into the washer, you can continue to blot it with the damp cloth until the soap is removed.

How About Removing A Mineral Sunscreen Stain?

For stains created by mineral sunscreen products, the discoloration from the stain can also be a problem.

Treat stains as soon as possible by removing excess sunscreen.

Then blot the area, and avoiding hot water, which can set the stain.

Dish soap, baking soda, white vinegar, oxygen bleach, and commercial stain removers can all help remove discoloration.

Air drying also prevents stains from becoming permanent.

To reduce the risk of staining, allow sunscreen to dry before getting dressed and choose lightweight, non-greasy formulas whenever possible.

@thatonedumbassgirlyk I am so pissed abt this. The one time I buy “quality” wardrobe and it’s ruined bc a company doesn’t care about its products practical uses. Why I choose sunbum or Vacation brand mostly, just didn’t have another spf 70 for the 100 degree sunny day we’re having. #neutrogenasucks #ruined #givememymoneyback #fyp #sad ♬ original sound – thatonedumbgirlyk

People Share Their Own Tips

In the video’s comments section, many recommended the woman use Dawn Dish Soap to get the stains out.

“Girl get you some dawn power wash and it’ll come right out,” user Nicole wrote.

“DAWN POWER WASH I SWEAR ON MY SOULLLL,” user Laykennn said.

Others suggested other sunscreen brands.

“Whys it so oily that it stains?? sun bum has never done me like this,” user jules commented.

“I’ll be so real beach defense works rlly well it just ruins literally everything, including my skin. i switched to Hawaiian tropic sport defense and my skin and swimsuits are doing much better!!” user Kathryn added.

The Mary Sue reached out to Neutrogena via email and to the creator via TikTok direct message for comment.

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