We assess that "ASDA Protect - Sensitive Formula Sun Lotion SPF 50 High" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because 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).

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. The organic filters in the product are: tinosorb s, avobenzone, uvinul a plus and octocrylene. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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.

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.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 2.1% - 2.6%

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

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

octocrylene 3.8% - 4.6%

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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

titanium dioxide 1.8% - 2.2%

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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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Enhances skin's natural protection against sunburn.

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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: carnosine, 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: dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

dimethicone 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

panthenol 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

carnosine 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

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.

These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: carnosine.

carnosine 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

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).

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

carnosine 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

tocopheryl acetate 0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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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Key Actives

panthenol 0.45% - 0.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

carnosine 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

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alcohol denat. 4.6% - 5.6%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

octocrylene 3.8% - 4.6%

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Works for: Sun protection

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 6.2% - 7.6%

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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

alcohol denat. 4.6% - 5.6%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

Ingredient list view

Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Alcohol denat., Octocrylene, Glycerin, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Titanium dioxide, Dibutyl adipate, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Silica, Panthenol, Triacontanyl pvp, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Carnosine, Dimethicone, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Citric acid

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WIMJ similarity score		63%	63%	63%	63%	63%	56%	55%	52%	52%	51%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 100	SPF 50
Key ingredients	panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +7 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more Other:	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more Other:	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more Other:	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more Other:	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: diethylhexyl butamido triazone phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid allantoin	Common: panthenol dimethicone +6 more Other: niacinamide ethylhexyl triazone +2 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone homosalate +1 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride homosalate +2 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter diethylhexyl butamido triazone +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +9 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +10 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate Has skin benefit? +14 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +35 more

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Sun protection

Moisturizing

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Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Anti-oxidation

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