Badger SPF 25 Face Sunscreen- Damascus Rose
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Sun protectionSPF 25 · 1 UV filter · Broad spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Avena sativa kernel extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 11 moreWorks well
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, glucose.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, triticum vulgare germ oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: avena sativa kernel extract
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Rosa damascena flower oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Avena sativa kernel extract~25–31%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractZinc oxide14%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Zinc oxideAloe barbadensis leaf juice~8.9–10.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceHelianthus annuus seed oil~6.8–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCoco-glucoside~5.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideCetearyl alcohol~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCoco-glucoside~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideSambucus nigra fruit extract~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra fruit extractMicrocrystalline cellulose~2.2–2.7%
Cellulose gum~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumGlucose~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseLactoperoxidase~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In theory, could support healthy skin's microbiome, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about LactoperoxidaseGlucose oxidase~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glucose oxidasePunica granatum seed oil~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Punica granatum seed oilGlycerin~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCitric acid~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSorbitan caprylate~0.9–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan caprylateGlyceryl caprylate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateLavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower oilXanthan gum~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractRosa canina fruit extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractUndecylenic acid~0.1–0.2%
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilLecithin~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSodium gluconate~0.5–0.75%
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractNeral~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triticum vulgare germ oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilIngredient list view
Avena sativa kernel extract, Unknown, Zinc oxide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Coco-glucoside, Cetearyl alcohol, Coco-glucoside, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Microcrystalline cellulose, Cellulose gum, Glucose, Lactoperoxidase, Glucose oxidase, Punica granatum seed oil, Glycerin, Citric acid, Sorbitan caprylate, Glyceryl caprylate, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Xanthan gum, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Undecylenic acid, Rosa damascena flower oil, Lecithin, Sodium gluconate, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Neral, Unknown, Triticum vulgare germ oil
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| BadgerSPF 25 Face Sunscreen- Damascus RoseYOUR PRODUCT | Solara SuncareTime Traveler Ageless Face Sport Sunscreen | Beauty by EarthMineral Sunscreen Stick - SPF 30 Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Lotion Stick Made with Organic Ingredients, Best Sun Protection Travel Sunscreen Face and Body, Reef Safe Sunscreen, Water Resistant | CetaphilSheer Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 53% | 52% |
| Price | — | $42.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Beeswax | Butyloctyl Salicylate |
| Irritancy | High | High | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 25 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Badger - SPF 25 Face Sunscreen- Damascus Rose" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this sunscreen is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Badger" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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