PRODUCT REVIEW

Alphanova Sun Classic SPF50+ Tinted Sun Cream Golden Organic

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Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

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Sun protection

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Titanium dioxide 4.8% - 5.8%Glycerin 3.4% - 4.2%

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Product summary

We do not recommend "Alphanova - Sun Classic SPF50+ Tinted Sun Cream Golden Organic" 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 contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This moisturizer 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

We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

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The product retails for 11.30£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Its formula is enriched with Organic Aloe Vera and non-comedogenic moisturizing and soothing oils (Organic Jojoba and Tamanu).

Source: Cocoon Center

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.

polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate 1.2% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

simmondsia chinensis seed oil 2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

caprylic/capric triglyceride 2.9% - 3.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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 4.8% - 5.8%

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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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

titanium dioxide 4.8% - 5.8%

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Works for: Sun protection

glycerin 3.4% - 4.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.35% - 0.6%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

benzyl benzoate 0.1% - 0.2%

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Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

coconut alkanes 1.4% - 1.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

dicaprylyl carbonate 5.2% - 6.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

titanium dioxide 4.8% - 5.8%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Titanium dioxide, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Polyglyceryl-3 distearate, Ci 77492, Coconut alkanes, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Stearic acid, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Magnesium sulfate, Sodium chloride, Xanthan gum, Aluminum hydroxide, Aloe barbadensis leaf powder, Parfum, Ci 77491, Sodium levulinate, Glyceryl caprylate, Alumina, Ci 77499, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Benzyl benzoate, Linalool, Limonene

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WIMJ similarity score		36%	35%	35%	35%	34%	34%	33%	33%	33%	32%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: dimethicone dipotassium glycyrrhizate	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +3 more Other:	Common: glycerin polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate +3 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine +14 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: helianthus annuus seed oil zinc oxide	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +3 more Other:	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: prunus armeniaca kernel oil	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +1 more Other: lactic acid centella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extract +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +1 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyrospermum parkii butter +7 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +7 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +9 more	aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? brassica oleracea italica extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +11 more	betula alba bark extract Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +4 more	benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +12 more	sodium anisate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? buddleja officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +18 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +15 more	sodium anisate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +27 more	zinc Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +26 more	dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +25 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +48 more	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? coconut alkanes Has skin benefit? +22 more	aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +19 more	dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +35 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Alphanova Sun Classic SPF50+ Tinted Sun Cream Golden Organic

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Sun protection

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