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Bare Republic ClearScreen Clean & Invisible Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Spray, SPF 30

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

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Key actives

Lycium barbarum fruit extract 0.55% - 1.3%Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.9

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Product summary

We believe that "Bare Republic - ClearScreen Clean & Invisible Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Spray, SPF 30" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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 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: avobenzone 1.90% (declared), butyloctyl salicylate 5.70% - 8.60%, octisalate 4.90% (declared), homosalate 8.80% (declared) and octocrylene 9.50% (declared).

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. 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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.9%

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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 9.5%

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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

butyloctyl salicylate 5.7% - 8.6%

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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

What does the product description say?

Sunscreen Uses • helps prevent sunburn • if used as directed with other sun protection measures (see directions), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun

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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.

lycium barbarum fruit extract 0.55% - 1.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

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).

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: glycerin.

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, diisopropyl adipate.

helianthus annuus seed oil 1.5% - 2.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 1.5% - 2.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

lycium barbarum fruit extract 0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (lycium barbarum fruit extract) 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.

lycium barbarum fruit extract 0.55% - 1.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer

rubus idaeus fruit extract 0.15% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

lycium barbarum fruit extract 0.55% - 1.3%

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

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.9%

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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

alcohol denat. 24% - 35%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

parfum 1.7% - 2.5%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.9%

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 8.8%

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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 4.9%

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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, Alcohol denat., Butyloctyl salicylate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Diisopropyl adipate, Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, Parfum, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Methyl dihydroabietate, Rosa moschata seed oil, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Tocopherol, Va/butyl maleate/isobornyl acrylate copolymer, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract, Water

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SPF	SPF 30	SPF 70	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 60
Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract cocos nucifera oil +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride	Common: butyloctyl salicylate glycerin +5 more Other: panthenol panthenol +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate tocopherol	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate tocopherol	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +1 more	Common: glycerin homosalate +2 more Other: niacinamide cocos nucifera fruit extract +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: dimethicone drometrizole trisiloxane +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: dimethicone
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Potential Irritants	rosa moschata seed oil Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +8 more	ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	isobutane Has skin benefit? isobutane Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +4 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +19 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +18 more	octocrylene Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +27 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +15 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +15 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Bare Republic ClearScreen Clean & Invisible Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Spray, SPF 30

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Can it cause trouble?

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Product summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

Anti-oxidation

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