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Babo Botanicals Tinted Sunscreen SPF 30 Lotion and SPF 50 Stick
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
zinc oxide
19.7%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
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
Irritation risk:
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
iron oxides
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Tinted Sunscreen SPF 30 Lotion and SPF 50 Stick Tinted Sunscreen SPF 30 Lotion and SPF 50 Stick Tinted Sunscreen SPF 30 Lotion and SPF 50 Stick NEW!
hyaluronic acid
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
butyrospermum parkii butter
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
26% -
32%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
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Evens skin tone
punica granatum extract
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
Moisturizing
oryza sativa bran oil
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
saccharide isomerate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Anti-oxidation
punica granatum extract
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
camellia sinensis extract
2% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
spiraea ulmaria flower extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be irritating
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
decyl glucoside
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
hippophae rhamnoides oil
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
cocos nucifera oil
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
avena sativa kernel extract
2.5% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Anti-oxidation
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
tocopherol
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
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
decyl glucoside
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
hippophae rhamnoides oil
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
cocos nucifera oil
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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All ingredients
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
zinc oxide
19.7%
Irritation risk:
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
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
26% -
32%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
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Ingredient list view
Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Beeswax, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Avena sativa kernel extract, Camellia sinensis extract, Caryodendron orinocense nut oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cocos nucifera oil, Cucumis sativus extract, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Glyceryl caprylate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Glyceryl stearate, Glyceryl undecylenate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Hyaluronic acid, Iron oxides, Lecithin, Mangifera indica seed butter, Punica granatum extract, Rosmarinus officinalis oil, Saccharide isomerate, Sodium polyacrylate, Stearic acid, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Propanediol, Rosa damascena extract, Beeswax, Bisabolol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Iron oxides, Jojoba esters, Nasturtium officinale flower/leaf extract, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl oleate, Oryzanol, Oryza sativa bran oil, Persea gratissima oil, Pueraria lobata root extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Spiraea ulmaria flower extract, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Tocopherol, Trihydroxystearin
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