Bare Republic Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 Citrus Cooler
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0 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 30 · 2 UV filters · Broad spectrumWeak protectionLow zinc dose
This product uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide a reliable sun protection.
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.
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“loaded with Vitamin C, Raspberry Seed Oil is a super antioxidant that offers anti-aging benefits while helping to soften and smooth skin Carrot Seed Oil.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
This ingredient rubus idaeus seed oil might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (rubus idaeus seed oil) 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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 8 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
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, caprylyl glycol.
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: jojoba esters, vitis vinifera seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Zinc oxide14%
- 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 oxideBentonite~23–35%
Butyloctyl salicylate~5.9–8.8%
- 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 salicylateC12-20 alkyl glucoside~3.1–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideC14-22 alcohols~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsCaprylhydroxamic acid~2.1–3.2%
Caprylyl glycol~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCellulose gum~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumCetearyl alcohol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.8–1.25%
Citrus reticulata peel oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
More about Citrus reticulata peel oilCoco-glucoside~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideDaucus carota sativa seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilGlycerin~0.35–0.85%
- 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 GlycerinJojoba esters~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersMentha piperita oil~0.2–0.75%
Methyl dihydroabietate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Methyl dihydroabietateMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.15–0.7%
Mimosa tenuiflora bark extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octyldodecyl oleate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyester-8~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and individual ingredients (for example, sunscreens). Can be an allergen
More about Polyester-8Rubus idaeus seed oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus idaeus seed oilShea butter ethyl esters~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Shea butter ethyl estersTocopherol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure 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 TocopherolVitis vinifera seed oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilWater~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Zinc oxide, Bentonite, Butyloctyl salicylate, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, C14-22 alcohols, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Cellulose gum, Cetearyl alcohol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Coco-glucoside, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Glycerin, Jojoba esters, Mentha piperita oil, Methyl dihydroabietate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Mimosa tenuiflora bark extract, Octyldodecyl oleate, Polyester-8, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Shea butter ethyl esters, Tocopherol, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Water
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Product summary
"Bare Republic - Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 Citrus Cooler" uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide reliable sun protection.
Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.
Sunscreen filters
This product 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
We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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.
Price
The product retails for 21.40$ 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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