We do not recommend "Alaena - Sunscreen SPF50" 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 also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product 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.

What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

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: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.

helianthus annuus seed oil 0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

undaria pinnatifida extract 0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect

polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate 1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

Sun 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.

titanium dioxide 4.1% - 6.2%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

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

zinc oxide 1.8% - 2.6%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

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tocopherol 0.35% - 0.85%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Moisturizing

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Potential irritants

vanilla planifolia fruit extract 0.5% - 1.2%

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A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

benzyl alcohol 0.1% - 0.35%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate 0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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anthemis nobilis flower water 23% - 34%

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pongamia glabra seed oil 4.1% - 6.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

ci 77891 4.8% - 7.1%

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Ingredient list view

Anthemis nobilis flower water, Pongamia glabra seed oil, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Water, Glycerin, Isoamyl laurate, Zinc oxide, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Silica, Jojoba esters, Stearic acid, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Bisabolol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cera alba, Beeswax, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil, Mica, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Xanthan gum, Sodium chloride, Magnesium sulfate, Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499, Benzyl alcohol, Aluminum hydroxide, Dehydroacetic acid

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WIMJ similarity score		24%	23%	22%	22%	21%	21%	21%	20%	20%	20%
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Key ingredients	beeswax bisabolol +13 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more Other: cocos nucifera fruit extract lactobacillus +1 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride cera alba +6 more Other: simmondsia chinensis seed oil	Common: beeswax butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract camellia sinensis extract +8 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: dimethicone dipotassium glycyrrhizate	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: carthamus tinctorius seed oil cocos nucifera oil	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate cocos nucifera oil +5 more	Common: beeswax glycerin +2 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate dimethicone +3 more	Common: glycerin glycine soja oil +4 more Other: gluconolactone camellia sinensis extract +2 more	Common: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +4 more Other: panthenol	Common: titanium dioxide tocopherol +3 more Other: ceramide 1 ceramide 2 +4 more
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Potential Irritants	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? vanilla planifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate Has skin benefit? +5 more	polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate Has skin benefit? jojoba esters Has skin benefit? +3 more	hippophae rhamnoides oil Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +6 more	aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? brassica oleracea italica extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	sorbitan oleate Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +10 more	glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +1 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	tapioca starch Has skin benefit? resveratrol Has skin benefit? +4 more
All ingredients	anthemis nobilis flower water Has skin benefit? pongamia glabra seed oil Has skin benefit? +35 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +26 more	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +21 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +33 more	zinc Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +26 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +18 more	ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +31 more	dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +32 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +23 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +24 more

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