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Bare Republic Mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Face Gel Lotion, SPF 30
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
zinc oxide
39% -
58%
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Cucumber and aloe extract help soothe and moisturize while white grape seed extract helps fight free radicals, promoting youthful-looking skin year-round.
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.1% -
1.7%
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
2% -
3%
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
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Cucumber and aloe extract help soothe and moisturize while white grape seed extract helps fight free radicals, promoting youthful-looking skin year-round.
corallina officinalis extract
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
dimethicone
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
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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Anti-oxidation
rubus idaeus seed oil
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
coccinia indica fruit extract
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
corallina officinalis extract
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| 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: 3
Potential irritants
aloe barbadensis flower extract
3% -
4.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
calendula officinalis flower extract
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
corallina officinalis extract
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
Show more
User reviews (2)
Recommend
2 reviews
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How would you describe the finish?
2 reviews
Matt
Dewy
Shiny
How would you describe the texture?
2 reviews
heavy
Light
How much white cast does it
leave?
2 reviews
A lot
Not at all
How much does it sting eyes?
1 review
A lot
Not at all
How much does it pill under makeup?
2 reviews
A lot
Not at all
How much does this product clog
pores?
2 reviews
Definitely clogs pores
Doesn't clog pores
How would you describe the smell?
2 reviews
No smell
Light fragrance
Strong fragrance
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
corallina officinalis extract
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
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Potential irritants
aloe barbadensis flower extract
3% -
4.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
calendula officinalis flower extract
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
corallina officinalis extract
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
Show more
All ingredients
zinc oxide
39% -
58%
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
acrylates copolymer
5% -
7.6%
Irritation risk:
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
aloe barbadensis flower extract
3% -
4.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Ingredient list view
Zinc oxide, Acrylates copolymer, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Alpha-ionone, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Decanal, Delta-dodecalactone, Didecyldimonium chloride, Dimethicone, Dimethyl heptenal, Ethyl ferulate, Gamma-nonalactone, Gamma-octalactone, Gamma-undecalactone, Glyceryl stearate se, Helianthus annuus seed oil, 3-hexenol, Hexyl acetate, Juniperus virginiana oil, Lauryl glucoside, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Methyl dihydroabietate, Methylpropanediol, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Olive oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polyquaternium-80, Polysilicone-11, Propylheptyl caprylate, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Sorbitan stearate, Sorbityl laurate, Tridecane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Triethyl citrate, Undecane, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Water, Xanthan gum, Unknown
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