ALOE for CURE Water Splash Cooling Sun Stick
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 5 UV filtersBroad spectrum
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.
This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“There's also the Anti-Aging Cream S to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.
These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica leaf extract.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 10 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, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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: peg-10 dimethicone, paraffin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Citrus nobilis peel oilMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceOctocrylene~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about OctocryleneDicaprylyl carbonate~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateDiethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoateButylene glycol~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolEthylhexyl salicylate~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateSodium chloride~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium stearate~1.4–2.2%
Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearateBis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.
More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazinePolyethylene~0.95–1.4%
Peg-10 dimethicone~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeAloe ferox leaf extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe arborescens leaf extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractDioscorea japonica root extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laminaria japonica extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Laminaria japonica extractCentella asiatica leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
More about Centella asiatica leaf extractMelaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractGlycerin~0.35–0.85%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideUlmus davidiana root extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractViola mandshurica flower extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Veronica officinalis extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Poterium officinale root extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~0.3–0.7%
1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.8%
Paraffin~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinPaeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.2–0.7%
Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilSalicylic acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidMethyl methacrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerSodium citrate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateMicrocrystalline wax~0.15–0.55%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.3%
Disteareth-100 ipdi~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Octocrylene, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Sodium chloride, Sodium stearate, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Polyethylene, Peg-10 dimethicone, Aloe ferox leaf extract, Aloe arborescens leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Viola mandshurica flower extract, Veronica officinalis extract, Poterium officinale root extract, Water, 1,2-hexanediol, Paraffin, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Salicylic acid, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Sodium citrate, Microcrystalline wax, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Disteareth-100 ipdi
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| ALOE for CUREWater Splash Cooling Sun StickYOUR PRODUCT | Skin79Water Wrapping Moist Cool Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ | SVRSEBIACLEAR Crème SPF50 | RiversolSPF 30 Lightweight Broad Spectrum Sunscreen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 88% | 79% | 78% |
| Price | $18.91 | — | — | $24.00+$5.09 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 3 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | — | Niacinamide | Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
We assess that "ALOE for CURE - Water Splash Cooling Sun Stick" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).
Sunscreen filters
This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 1.10% - 1.60%, uvinul a plus 3.40% - 5.10%, octinoxate 3.90% - 5.90%, octisalate 2.00% - 2.90% and octocrylene 4.90% - 7.30%.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 62.86A$ in Australia and from 15.40$ up to 18.91$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 2Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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