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Bare Republic Mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Face Gel Lotion, SPF 30
Bare Republic

Mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Face Gel Lotion, SPF 30

SPF 30Efficacy 90/100·High irritancy ·1 UV filter· In 2 routines

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We believe that "Bare Republic - Mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Face Gel Lotion, SPF 30" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed.

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Product summary

We believe that "Bare Republic - Mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Face Gel Lotion, SPF 30" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (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).

This moisturizer should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This moisturizer 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

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer 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.

What our users say

Based on 1 review 100%
  • When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
  • As for the white cast, the reviewer reported a noticeable whitish residue.
  • When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.
  • As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, the reviewer reported that it does not sting eyes.
Our users describe the finish of this sunscreen as matt and In terms of the smell, our users report that no smell - light fragrance.

Price

The product retails for 15.96$ in the United States.

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Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.

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.

UV spectrum
UVB290 nmUVA II320 nmUVA I340 nmVisible400 nm+
Zinc Oxide
FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount
Zinc Oxide Mineral UVBUVA+Visible Photo-stable 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~39–58%
~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels
Reef-safe
No oxybenzone or octinoxate — the two filters banned in Hawaii, Florida Keys and Aruba.

Product claims breakdown

Anti-aging
1 ingredient contributes at the levels below
Strong evidence

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.

BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTERRole: HeroA 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~1.1–1.7%
Zinc oxideRole: Key activeA 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~39–58%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideRole: Key activeA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~1–1.5%
Corallina officinalis extractRole: Key activeRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants~0.15–0.6%
DimethiconeRole: Key activeA 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~0.1–0.4%
Glyceryl stearate seRole: Key activeUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~0.01–0.1%
Melia azadirachta leaf extractRole: Key activeA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating~0.01–0.05%
Methyl dihydroabietateRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.01–0.05%
Polysilicone-11Role: Key activeA silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel~0.05–0.15%
Propylheptyl caprylateRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.15%
Rubus idaeus seed oilRole: Key activeA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.05–0.15%
UndecaneRole: Key activeHelps create a non-greasy finish on the skin~0.05–0.2%
Evens skin tone
Brand does not advertise this — the formula does
Quiet bonus

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).

Zinc oxideRole: Key activeA 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~39–58%
Butyrospermum parkii butterRole: Key activeA 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~1.1–1.7%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideRole: Key activeA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~1–1.5%
Corallina officinalis extractRole: Key activeRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants~0.15–0.6%
DimethiconeRole: Key activeA 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~0.1–0.4%
Glyceryl stearate seRole: Key activeUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~0.01–0.1%
Melia azadirachta leaf extractRole: Key activeA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating~0.01–0.05%
Methyl dihydroabietateRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.01–0.05%
Polysilicone-11Role: Key activeA silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel~0.05–0.15%
Propylheptyl caprylateRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.15%
Rubus idaeus seed oilRole: Key activeA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.05–0.15%
UndecaneRole: Key activeHelps create a non-greasy finish on the skin~0.05–0.2%
Irritancy
24 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 24 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Aloe barbadensis flower extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effectHigh~3–4.4%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.55–1.25%est.
Curcuma longa root extractA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Melia azadirachta leaf extractA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extractUsed as a fragrance. Canbe irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Ocimum sanctum leaf extractA plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicalsHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Acrylates copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistencyLow~5–7.6%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinLow~2–3%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinLow~1–1.5%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureLow~0.5–1.15%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHLow~0.45–1%est.
Coccinia indica fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skinLow~0.3–0.7%est.
Juniperus virginiana oilCedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingLow~0.01–0.05%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.1–0.4%est.
Melia azadirachta flower extractA plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skinLow~0.01–0.05%est.
MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationLow~0.01–0.05%est.
Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationLow~0.05–0.15%est.
Rubus idaeus seed oilA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skinLow~0.05–0.15%est.
Solanum melongena fruit extractEggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effectLow~0.01–0.1%est.
Sorbityl laurateHelps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.05–0.2%est.
TridecaneHelps create a dry, non-greasy finish of the skinLow~0.01–0.1%est.
Triethyl citrateUsed as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritationLow~0.01–0.05%est.
UndecaneHelps create a non-greasy finish on the skinLow~0.05–0.2%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesLow~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients can clog pores in acne-prone skin
High risk
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicalsHigh~1.1–1.7%est.
Corallina officinalis extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidantsHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollientMed~0.01–0.1%est.
~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels

Ingredients

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Zinc oxide~39–58%
UV filterKey active
Acrylates copolymer~5–7.6%
Low-irritation
Aloe barbadensis flower extract~3–4.4%
Irritant · high
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~2–3%
Low-irritation
Alpha-ionone~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.1–1.7%
Key activeComedo · high
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · high
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1–1.5%
Key activeLow-irritation
Caprylyl glycol~0.5–1.15%
Low-irritation
Citric acid~0.45–1%
Low-irritation
Coccinia indica fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
Low-irritation
Corallina officinalis extract~0.15–0.6%
Key activeComedo · high
Curcuma longa root extract~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Daucus carota sativa seed oil~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Decanal~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Delta-dodecalactone~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Didecyldimonium chloride~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Dimethicone~0.1–0.4%
Key active
Dimethyl heptenal~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Ethyl ferulate~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Gamma-nonalactone~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Gamma-octalactone~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Gamma-undecalactone~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Glyceryl stearate se~0.01–0.1%
Key activeComedo · medium
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.05–0.1%
Under-dosed
3-hexenol~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Hexyl acetate~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Juniperus virginiana oil~0.01–0.05%
Low-irritation
Lauryl glucoside~0.1–0.4%
Low-irritation
Melia azadirachta flower extract~0.01–0.05%
Low-irritation
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.01–0.05%
Key activeIrritant · high
Methyl dihydroabietate~0.01–0.05%
Key active
Methylpropanediol~0.01–0.05%
Low-irritation
Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Ocimum sanctum leaf extract~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Olive oil polyglyceryl-6 esters~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.05–0.15%
Low-irritation
Polymethylsilsesquioxane~0.05–0.1%
Under-dosed
Polyquaternium-80~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Polysilicone-11~0.05–0.15%
Key active
Propylheptyl caprylate~0.05–0.15%
Key active
Rubus idaeus seed oil~0.05–0.15%
Key activeLow-irritation
Solanum melongena fruit extract~0.01–0.1%
Low-irritation
Sorbitan stearate~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Sorbityl laurate~0.05–0.2%
Low-irritation
Tridecane~0.01–0.1%
Low-irritation
Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Triethyl citrate~0.01–0.05%
Low-irritation
Undecane~0.05–0.2%
Key activeLow-irritation
Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.05–0.2%
Under-dosedLow-irritation
Water~0.01–0.1%
Formula
Xanthan gum~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Unknown~0%
Formula
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