PRODUCT REVIEW

Augustinus Bader The Sunscreen SPF 50

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

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Key actives

Camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.25% - 0.5%Tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

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Product summary

We believe that "Augustinus Bader - The Sunscreen SPF 50" 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).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 1.70% - 2.10%, butyloctyl salicylate 3.20% - 3.90%, uvinul a plus 6.10% - 7.40%, uvinul t 2.60% - 3.20% and ensulizole 1.50% - 1.80%.

Irritation risk

There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 1.7% - 2.1%

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

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 6.1% - 7.4%

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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

butyloctyl salicylate 3.2% - 3.9%

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

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

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: alanyl glutamine.

alanyl glutamine 0.2% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.25% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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).

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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: alanyl glutamine, arginine.

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: arginine, helianthus annuus seed wax.

helianthus annuus seed wax 0.3% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency

jojoba esters 0.45% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

mauritia flexuosa fruit oil 0.25% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (rubus idaeus seed oil) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

rubus idaeus seed oil 0.5% - 0.75%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin

perilla frutescens leaf extract 0.25% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell

hydrolyzed rice protein 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Antibacterial, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

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

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Potential irritants

perilla frutescens leaf extract 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 6.1% - 7.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.7% - 1.05%

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

gossypium herbaceum seed extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 6.1% - 7.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

dicaprylyl carbonate 4.4% - 5.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Butyloctyl salicylate, Diethylhexyl carbonate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, Propanediol, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Silica, Cetearyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Bisabolol, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Jojoba esters, Caprylyl glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium hydroxide, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Xanthan gum, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Gossypium herbaceum seed extract, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Sodium phytate, Polyglycerin-3, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Maltodextrin, Plankton extract, Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Punica granatum flower extract, Citric acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Lecithin, Alanyl glutamine, Arginine, Oligopeptide-177, Phenylalanine, Potassium sorbate, Sisymbrium irio seed oil, Sodium chloride

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SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	alanyl glutamine arginine +15 more	Common: arginine bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +4 more Other: helianthus annuus seed oil	Common: butyloctyl salicylate ethylhexyl triazone +6 more Other: gluconolactone panthenol +7 more	Common: arginine bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +4 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylhexyl butamido triazone +3 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: squalane tris-biphenyl triazine	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: tris-biphenyl triazine	Common: arginine bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +5 more Other: betaine dimethicone +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more Other: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more Other: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +8 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	perilla frutescens leaf extract Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +17 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? picea abies wood extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +12 more	acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more	ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? fragaria chiloensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +14 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +14 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +15 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +34 more

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Augustinus Bader The Sunscreen SPF 50

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Anti-aging

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Anti-oxidation

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