We do not recommend "Alphanova Sun - Tinted SPF50+ Sunscreen" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.

This sunscreen 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 sunscreen 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.

Price

The product retails for 72.05$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

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, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.

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 2.1% - 3.1%

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 2.7% - 4.1%

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 4.4% - 6.5%

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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

titanium dioxide 4.4% - 6.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

glycerin 3.1% - 4.6%

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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% - 0.85%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

sodium anisate 0.15% - 0.65%

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Used as a fragrance

Comodogenic ingredients

polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate 1.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

coconut alkanes 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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aloe barbadensis leaf extract 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

dicaprylyl carbonate 3.8% - 5.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

titanium dioxide 4.4% - 6.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

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

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WIMJ similarity score		30%	28%	28%	27%	27%	27%	27%	26%	26%	25%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 40	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: dimethicone dipotassium glycyrrhizate	Common: glycerin simmondsia chinensis seed oil +2 more Other: gluconolactone palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +7 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate +2 more Other: cera alba helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter camellia sinensis leaf extract +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: beeswax bisabolol +9 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide glycogen +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +6 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter dimethicone +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: salicylic acid allantoin +7 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: beeswax butyloctyl salicylate +8 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +12 more	aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? brassica oleracea italica extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +14 more	polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate Has skin benefit? jojoba esters Has skin benefit? +3 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? vanilla planifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	jojoba esters Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +29 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +29 more	zinc Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +26 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +45 more	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +21 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +23 more	anthemis nobilis flower water Has skin benefit? pongamia glabra seed oil Has skin benefit? +35 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate/caprate Has skin benefit? +23 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +21 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +71 more	beeswax Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? +36 more

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