We believe that this product can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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).

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: tinosorb s, avobenzone, octisalate, uvinul t, octocrylene, ensulizole and tinosrob a2b. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be low. 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 39.99A$ in Australia, for 39.99$ in the United States and for 9.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

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.

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.

tris-biphenyl triazine 0.45% - 0.65%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Tinosorb A2B. A UV filter. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Soluble in water, which helps to create lighter sunscreen formulations. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA in the US yet

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.1% - 3.8%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

octocrylene 3.6% - 4.4%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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

Anti-aging

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.

Evens skin tone

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).

Moisturizing

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

glycerin 2% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

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

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 6.1% - 7.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

cetearyl alcohol 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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octocrylene 3.6% - 4.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.1% - 3.8%

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Works for: Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

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decyl glucoside 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

propylene glycol 0.05% - 0.15%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 6.1% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

ethylhexyl stearate 4.2% - 5.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Octocrylene, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Cetearyl alcohol, Titanium dioxide, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Tris-biphenyl triazine, Ethylhexyl triazone, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Aminomethyl propanol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Alumina, Piroctone olamine, Titanium dioxide, Decyl glucoside, Disodium phosphate, Simethicone, Diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, Xanthan gum, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Propylene glycol, Silver chloride

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WIMJ similarity score		48%	41%	35%	34%	34%	34%	34%	33%	33%	33%
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Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +7 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +7 more Other:	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +6 more Other: panthenol urea +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter cholesterol +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +5 more Other: panthenol bisabolol +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: diethylhexyl butamido triazone helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +3 more Other: homosalate terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter diethylhexyl butamido triazone +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more Other: homosalate methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: drometrizole trisiloxane glycine soja oil +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: sodium hyaluronate
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Potential Irritants	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +11 more	piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? silica Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +18 more

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