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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.
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.
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).
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera oil.
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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 dioxideA 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 oxideTraditionally 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 juiceTea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis extractA 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 triglycerideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateOne 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 GlycerinHelps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenateA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed 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 ketoneA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolTitanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Allyl heptanoate, Water, Camellia sinensis extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Citrullus lanatus seed extract, Cocos nucifera oil, Daucus carota sativa extract, Gamma-decalactone, Gamma-nonalactone, Gamma-octalactone, Gluconolactone, Glyceryl caprylate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Glycerin, Glyceryl undecylenate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Heliotropine, Jojoba esters, Lecithin, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Lonicera caprifolium extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Persea gratissima oil, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Populus tremuloides bark extract, Raspberry ketone, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Stearic acid, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Tocopherol, Triethyl citrate, Vanillin, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Xanthan gum, Propanediol
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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 Spray, Vanilla-CocoYOUR PRODUCT | MexitanTropical Sands SPF 30 Unscented Biodegradable Sunscreen | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% |
| Price | $15.15 | $18.49+$3.34 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Glycine Soja Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Bare Republic - Mineral SPF 50 Sport Sunscreen Spray, Vanilla-Coco" can offer reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).
This sunscreen is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but can leave a white cast.
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails from 15.15$ up to 29.58$ in the United States.
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