PRODUCT REVIEW
Bare Republic Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Gel-Lotion, Fragrance Free
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Sun protection
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
- Moisturizing
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Can it cause trouble?
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Sun protection
zinc oxide
18.2%
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?
helps combat free-radicals and promotes youthful looking skin Benefits.
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.5% -
2.3%
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
2.8% -
4.1%
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?
The first of its kind, Bare Republic's Mineral Face Sunscreen Gel Lotion SPF 30 is an ultra clean mineral gel-lotion formula that feels refreshingly light, smoothing easily over skin to deliver hydrating mineral sun protection.
dimethicone
0.1% -
0.35%
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.5% -
2.3%
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
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| 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
4.1% -
6.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
curcuma longa root extract
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.5% -
2.3%
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
0.45% -
1%
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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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.5% -
2.3%
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
0.45% -
1%
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
Potential irritants
aloe barbadensis flower extract
4.1% -
6.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
curcuma longa root extract
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
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
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.5% -
2.3%
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
0.45% -
1%
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
18.2%
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
23% -
35%
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
4.1% -
6.2%
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, 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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- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Melia azedarach
- Preliminary and Pharmacological Profile of Melia azedarach L.: An Overview
- In Vitro antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities of the ethanol extract of eggplant (Solanum melongena) stalks in macrophage RAW 264.7 cells