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Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Face Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 30

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Dimethicone 2.3% - 2.8%Dimethicone 0.3% - 0.55%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Aveeno - Protect + Hydrate Face Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 30" can offer reliable sun protection. 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).

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: oxybenzone 5.00% (declared), avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 4.00% (declared), homosalate 8.00% (declared) and octocrylene 4.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

It contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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.

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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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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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 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

benzophenone-3 5%

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

Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Designed to be sweat-resistant and water-resistant for 80 minutes, this daily facial sunscreen helps protect skin from sunburns and signs of premature skin aging.

Source: Walmart

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

What does the product description say?

Protect + Hydrate Face Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 30

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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, caprylyl glycol.

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: beeswax, dimethicone.

cetyl dimethicone 3.1% - 3.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

beeswax 1.6% - 2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

dimethicone 2.3% - 2.8%

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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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

dimethicone 2.3% - 2.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

dimethicone 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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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Potential irritants

benzyl alcohol 0.65% - 1%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

propylene glycol 0.4% - 0.6%

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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

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.4% - 5.3%

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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

silica 4.1% - 5.1%

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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Silica, Cetyl dimethicone, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Beeswax, Benzyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Behenyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Caprylyl methicone, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Propylene glycol, Chlorphenesin, Arachidyl alcohol, Disodium edta, Diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate, Sodium hydroxide, Stearyl alcohol, Parfum, Avena sativa kernel flour, Cetyl alcohol, Unknown, Alcohol, Avena sativa kernel extract, Codium tomentosum extract, Potassium palmitoyl hydrolyzed oat protein, Hydrolyzed oat protein, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Water, Glycerin, Silica, Cetyl dimethicone, Dimethicone, Beeswax, Benzyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Behenyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl methicone, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Propylene glycol, Chlorphenesin, Diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Avena sativa kernel flour, Avena sativa kernel extract, Codium tomentosum extract, Hydrolyzed oat protein, Potassium palmitoyl hydrolyzed oat protein

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WIMJ similarity score		43%	42%	42%	40%	40%	40%	40%	39%	39%	39%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 70	SPF 50	SPF 60	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	beeswax beeswax +10 more	Common: beeswax butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate hydrolyzed jojoba esters +2 more	Common: beeswax beeswax +5 more Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate tocopherol +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: beeswax butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: tocopherol	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: camellia oleifera leaf extract camellia sinensis leaf extract +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine drometrizole trisiloxane +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine methyl methacrylate crosspolymer +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +21 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +16 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +8 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +23 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? sambucus nigra fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +11 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +62 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +46 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +31 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Face Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 30

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Irritation risk

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Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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