Bare Republic Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Gel-Lotion, Fragrance Free
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Sun protectionSPF 30 · 1 UV filterBroad spectrum
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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · No ingredient credited for this claimWorks well
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).
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Butyrospermum parkii butterWorks well
“helps combat free-radicals and promotes youthful looking skin Benefits.”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 12 moreWorks
“Mineral protection never felt so light! The first of its kind, our ultra clean mineral gel-lotion formula feels refreshingly light, smoothing easily over skin to deliver hydrating mineral sun protection.”
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, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Zinc oxide~39–58%
- 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 oxideAcrylates copolymer~5–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerAloe barbadensis flower extract~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Aloe barbadensis flower extractAloe barbadensis leaf juice~2–3%
- 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 juiceAlpha-ionone~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCaprylyl glycol~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCitric acid~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCoccinia indica fruit extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A 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 irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractDecanal~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Delta-dodecalactone~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Didecyldimonium chloride~0.05–0.25%
Dimethicone~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeDimethyl heptenal~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethyl ferulate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gamma-nonalactone~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gamma-octalactone~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gamma-undecalactone~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.05–0.1%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate se~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate se3-hexenol~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexyl acetate~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus virginiana oil~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Juniperus virginiana oilLauryl glucoside~0.1–0.4%
Melia azadirachta flower extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractMethyl dihydroabietate~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Methyl dihydroabietateMethylpropanediol~0.01–0.05%
Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Canbe irritating
More about Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extractOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A 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 radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractOlive oil polyglyceryl-6 esters~0.05–0.15%
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidPolymethylsilsesquioxane~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxanePolyquaternium-80~0.1–0.45%
Polysilicone-11~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Propylheptyl caprylate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylheptyl caprylateSolanum melongena fruit extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractSorbitan stearate~0.05–0.2%
Sorbityl laurate~0.05–0.2%
Tridecane~0.01–0.1%
Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneTriethyl citrate~0.01–0.05%
Undecane~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecaneWater~0.01–0.1%
Xanthan gum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Zinc oxide, Acrylates copolymer, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Alpha-ionone, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Decanal, Delta-dodecalactone, Didecyldimonium chloride, Dimethicone, Dimethyl heptenal, Ethyl ferulate, Gamma-nonalactone, Gamma-octalactone, Gamma-undecalactone, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se, 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, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Sorbitan stearate, Sorbityl laurate, Tridecane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Triethyl citrate, Undecane, Water, Xanthan gum
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| Bare RepublicMineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Gel-Lotion, Fragrance FreeYOUR PRODUCT | Dr Dennis GrossAll Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense SPF | NourishMaxTINTED MINERAL DEFENSE SUNSCREEN SPF 30 | ObagiPhysical Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 38% | 36% |
| Price | $14.95 | $42.07+$27.12 | — | $69.00+$54.05 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Ferulic Acid | Knotgrass Extract | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 40 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
We believe that "Bare Republic - Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Gel-Lotion, Fragrance Free" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 13.99$ up to 15.96$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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