PRODUCT REVIEW

Alphanova Sun SPF15

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Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

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Sun protection

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Caprylic/capric triglyceride 5% - 7.5%Glycerin 2.9% - 4.4%

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Product summary

"Alphanova - Sun SPF15" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.

This product should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen 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

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be high. 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.

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The product retails for 12.17£ 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 in Organic Aloe Vera and in non comedogenic, moisturising and soothing oils (Organic Jojoba and Tamanu).Its texture is light, non-sticky and waterproof.Chemical preservative free, Zinc Oxide free.Vegan.98,5% of the total ingredients are of natural origin.

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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.

simmondsia chinensis seed oil 1.9% - 2.9%

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 5% - 7.5%

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

glycerin 2.9% - 4.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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 2.3% - 3.5%

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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

caprylic/capric triglyceride 5% - 7.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

glycerin 2.9% - 4.4%

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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 0.4% - 0.9%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

sodium anisate 0.15% - 0.5%

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Used as a fragrance

Comodogenic ingredients

coconut alkanes 2.5% - 3.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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dicaprylyl carbonate 22% - 33%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

caprylic/capric triglyceride 5% - 7.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

water 4.3% - 6.4%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Ingredient list view

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

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WIMJ similarity score		43%	42%	41%	39%	38%	37%	37%	37%	37%	37%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: prunus armeniaca kernel oil	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: helianthus annuus seed oil zinc oxide	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more Other: dimethicone dimethicone +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +6 more	Common: glycerin simmondsia chinensis seed oil +2 more Other: gluconolactone palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +7 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter dimethicone +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter camellia sinensis leaf extract +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide glycogen +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +7 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin Other: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +7 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +11 more	sodium anisate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +4 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +18 more	jojoba esters Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +14 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +15 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +19 more	coconut alkanes Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate/caprate Has skin benefit? +23 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +45 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +21 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +23 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +39 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Alphanova Sun SPF15

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What can the product work for?

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What does the product description say?

Sun protection

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