PRODUCT REVIEW

Alphanova Sun SPF50 Fragrance Free Organic

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Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Sun protection

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Caprylic/capric triglyceride 5.2% - 7.9%Titanium dioxide 3.9% - 5.8%

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Product summary

We do not recommend "Alphanova - Sun SPF50 Fragrance Free 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.

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

It 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 sunscreen contains some common irritants, including those without 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.

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The product retails from 12.74£ up to 19.60£ 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 light formula, non-sticky and waterproof, enriched in organic Aloe Vera and in non comedogenic moisturising 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 1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

simmondsia chinensis seed oil 1.8% - 2.7%

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 5.2% - 7.9%

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 3.9% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

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 5.2% - 7.9%

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

titanium dioxide 3.9% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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Potential irritants

sodium anisate 0.35% - 0.8%

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Used as a fragrance

caprylic/capric triglyceride 5.2% - 7.9%

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

Comodogenic ingredients

coconut alkanes 2% - 3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate 1.3% - 2%

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

water 12% - 18%

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Plain old water

caprylic/capric triglyceride 5.2% - 7.9%

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

Ingredient list view

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

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WIMJ similarity score		42%	42%	42%	41%	40%	40%	40%	40%	40%	38%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: helianthus annuus seed oil zinc oxide	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: dimethicone dipotassium glycyrrhizate +1 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +7 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: prunus armeniaca kernel oil	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +6 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide glycogen +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum cetyl dimethicone +6 more	Common: glycerin polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate +1 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +7 more	Common: glycerin titanium dioxide Other: beeswax diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more	Common: glycerin caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: panthenol helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	sodium anisate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +4 more	sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +15 more	sodium anisate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more	jojoba esters Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate Has skin benefit? +6 more	melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? eclipta prostrata extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +21 more	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? coconut alkanes Has skin benefit? +22 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate/caprate Has skin benefit? +23 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +38 more	dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +23 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Alphanova Sun SPF50 Fragrance Free Organic

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Works for

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Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Sun protection

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