When we were in Italy in '02, the only time I've bought sunblock in Europe, it only went up to #20. In pidgin Italian and sign language I tried to ask for a higher SPF; the store clerk told me 20 was the "max" and that with my slightly olive skin I didn't need it anyway. 
ETA: Hermitgirl, yes, the chemical sunblocks do expire, and the package should have an expiration date on it.
IME though, Neutrogena products of any kind are some of the nastiest things out there. I can't put anything Neutrogena on my skin without a major breakout. I just bought a tube of Badger and so far so good.
Last edited by OakLeaf; 05-03-2010 at 05:54 PM.
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