Bare Republic Mineral SPF 50 Sport Sunscreen Lotion
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Sun protectionSPF 50 · 3 UV filtersBroad spectrum
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.
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).
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Algae extract + 9 moreWorks
“Coconut Oil- rich in fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants, and helps to fight free radicals while conditioning and hydrating”
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:
algae extract, 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: beeswax, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Carica papaya fruit extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Titanium dioxide5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideZinc oxide3.7%
- 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 oxideAlcohol~24–36%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholAleurites moluccanus seed oil~7.4–11.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Aleurites moluccanus seed oilAlgae extract~5.5–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractAllyl heptanoate~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aluminum hydroxide~2.6–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideBeeswax~2.4–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxButyloctyl salicylate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Butyloctyl salicylateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.5–2.3%
- 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 triglycerideCarica papaya fruit extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilCetyl alcohol~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCitric acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCocos nucifera oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilDicaprylyl carbonate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.8%
Gamma-decalactone~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gamma-nonalactone~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gamma-octalactone~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.35–0.8%
- 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 GlycerinHeliotropine~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogen dimethicone~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps the function of sunscreen and pigment ingredients in the formulation
More about Hydrogen dimethiconeOlea europaea fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit extractOlea europaea fruit oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolyethylene~0.4–0.9%
Propanediol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolRaspberry ketone~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can reduce skin pigmentation, but it is not safe to use for these purposes in high concentrations as use of raspberry ketone and its derivative is linked to causing loss of skin pigmentation in people (leukoderma)
More about Raspberry ketoneSteareth-2~0.2–0.8%
Steareth-21~0.4–0.9%
Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.15–0.55%
- 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~0.1–0.4%
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateVanillin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~0.05–0.25%
Xanthan gum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Alcohol, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Algae extract, Allyl heptanoate, Aloe barbadensis leaf, Aluminum hydroxide, Beeswax, Butyloctyl salicylate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Carica papaya fruit extract, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Cetyl alcohol, Citric acid, Cocos nucifera oil, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gamma-decalactone, Gamma-nonalactone, Gamma-octalactone, Glycerin, Heliotropine, Hydrogen dimethicone, Olea europaea fruit extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Phenoxyethanol, Polyethylene, Propanediol, Raspberry ketone, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Triethyl citrate, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Vanillin, Water, Xanthan gum
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Bare RepublicMineral SPF 50 Sport Sunscreen LotionYOUR PRODUCT | BabyganicsKids Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50+ | Love Sun BodyMineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Lightly Scented | CeraVeHydrating Body Sunscreen SPF 50, Lightweight Mineral Sunscreen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $9.78 | — | $16.97 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Sunflower Seed Oil | Ceramide Eop |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
We do not recommend "Bare Republic - Mineral SPF 50 Sport Sunscreen Lotion" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.
Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.
Sunscreen filters
This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: butyloctyl salicylate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.
Irritation risk
This sunscreen contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 52.26A$ in Australia and from 9.99$ up to 15.99$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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