Acorelle SPF50 Sun Spray
Works for
0 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 1 UV filter · Partial spectrumWeak protection
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 9 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cera alba, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Rosa damascena flower extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Dicaprylyl carbonate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateTitanium dioxide~7–10.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideWater~4.5–6.7%
Rosa damascena flower extract~3.9–5.9%
Cera alba~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaAluminum hydroxide~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideStearic acid~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPolyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateSorbitan isostearate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePolyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleatePolyglyceryl-6 stearate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearateGlycerin~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSesamum indicum seed oil~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilPorphyra umbilicalis extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have an anti-oxidant effect in skin but evidence is lacking
More about Porphyra umbilicalis extractBisabolol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilTocopherol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSorbitan caprylate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan caprylateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Polyglyceryl-6 behenate~0.15–0.6%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.5%
Ceratonia siliqua gum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistency
More about Ceratonia siliqua gumXanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Dicaprylyl carbonate, Titanium dioxide, Water, Rosa damascena flower extract, Cera alba, Aluminum hydroxide, Stearic acid, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Sorbitan isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Glycerin, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Porphyra umbilicalis extract, Bisabolol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Sorbitan caprylate, Sodium benzoate, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Potassium sorbate, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Xanthan gum, Citric acid
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Product summary
We do not recommend "Acorelle - SPF50 Sun Spray" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.
It should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.
Sunscreen filters
This product is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide for sun protection. Titanium dioxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 17.14£ up to 21.55£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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