Amavara Skincare Predator Warpaint Tinted Mineral Sunscreen

Amavara Skincare Predator Warpaint Tinted Mineral Sunscreen

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Polyglycerin-3, Dimethicone + 6 more
Works
What the product description says
“BROAD SPECTRUM UVA/UVB PROTECTION WITH DRY GRIP TECHNOLOGY.”
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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, polyglycerin-3.

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, dimethicone.

Polyglycerin-3Key activeEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~3–3.6%
DimethiconeKey activeEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~1.9–2.4%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey activeEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~1.8–2.2%
Cetyl dimethiconeKey activeEffect: HighA type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture~1.5–1.9%
Phenyl trimethiconeKey activeEffect: HighA type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture~0.95–1.15%
GlycerinKey activeEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.4–0.6%
SorbitolEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~2.2–2.7%
Caprylyl glycolEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.55–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Zingiber officinale root extract
Medium risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Zingiber officinale root extractA plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lackingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Butyloctyl salicylateA synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its ownMedium~9.3–11.4%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~1.8–2.2%est.
Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~1.1–1.4%est.
Sea saltUsed to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentrationMedium~0.7–1.05%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.65–0.95%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.45–0.7%est.
Triethyl citrateUsed as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritationMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Acrylates/dimethicone copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistencyMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Zinc oxide22.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Butyloctyl salicylate~9.3–11.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Sun protection

A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own

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Styrene/acrylates copolymer~4.4–5.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters

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Polyglycerin-3~3–3.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sorbitol~2.2–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Linseedate
Not recognized
Dimethicone~1.9–2.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.8–2.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
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

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Cetyl dimethicone~1.5–1.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture

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Silica~1.6–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Polyhydroxystearic acid~1.1–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Phenyl trimethicone~0.95–1.15%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

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Sea salt~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Exfoliation

Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration

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Mica~0.8–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.65–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Iron oxides~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Ci 77492~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant. Usually well-tolerated

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Disteardimonium hectorite~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency

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1,2-hexanediol~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Polymethyl methacrylate~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Iron oxides~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Ci 77499~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated

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Ci 77491~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Ci 77492~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant. Usually well-tolerated

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Glycerin~0.4–0.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
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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Bisabolol~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAnti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

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Triethyl citrate~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritation

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Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistency

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Benzylidene dimethoxydimethylindanone~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Iron oxides~0.25–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Ci 77499~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated

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Cerium oxide~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Aluminum oxide
Not recognized
Zingiber officinale root extract~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking

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Ingredient list view

Zinc oxide, Water, Butyloctyl salicylate, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Polyglycerin-3, Sorbitol, Unknown, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl dimethicone, Silica, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Phenyl trimethicone, Sea salt, Mica, Hydroxyacetophenone, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Disteardimonium hectorite, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Polymethyl methacrylate, Tocopheryl acetate, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Glycerin, Bisabolol, Triethyl citrate, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Benzylidene dimethoxydimethylindanone, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Cerium oxide, Unknown, Zingiber officinale root extract

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