PRODUCT REVIEW

Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Dimethicone 2.9% - 4.4%Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3

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Product summary

We assess that "Aveeno - Protect + Hydrate Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30" 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 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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: oxybenzone 5.00% (declared), avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 4.00% (declared), homosalate 8.00% (declared) and octocrylene 4.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer 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.

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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 hydrating sunscreen lotion helps protect skin from sunburn and signs of premature skin aging.

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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 Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion, 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 3.7% - 5.6%

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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 2.2% - 3.2%

Irritation risk:

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 2.9% - 4.4%

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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 2.9% - 4.4%

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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

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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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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Potential irritants

benzophenone-3 5%

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Works for: Sun protection

benzyl alcohol 0.5% - 1%

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

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

Irritation risk:

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.

homosalate 8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

ethylhexyl salicylate 4%

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Works for: Sun protection

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Ingredient list view

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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Key ingredients	beeswax benzophenone-3 +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more	Common: beeswax butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: tocopherol	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: drometrizole trisiloxane sodium polyacrylate	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: bisabolol sarcosine +1 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate cyclopentasiloxane	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other:	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: camelina sativa seed oil carthamus tinctorius seed oil +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: cocos nucifera oil polymethylsilsesquioxane	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane polymethylsilsesquioxane +1 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +11 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +7 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +8 more	cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +12 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +8 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? sorbitan palmitate Has skin benefit? +9 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +11 more	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +23 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +33 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +23 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +19 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +25 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30

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Sunscreen filters

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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