Bayer Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 4 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 toneNo ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 (7-Fluid-Ounce) Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 7 Fluid Ounce Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 7 Fluid Ounce Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 7 Fluid Ounce Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 7 Fluid Ounce Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 7 Fluid Ounce Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 7 Fluid Ounce Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 7 Fluid Ounce Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 7 Fluid Ounce Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 7 Fluid Ounce Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 7 Fluid Ounce Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 7 Fluid Ounce Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 7 Fluid Ounce”
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-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 (7-Fluid-Ounce) Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 7 Fluid Ounce Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 7 Fluid Ounce Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 7 Fluid Ounce Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 7 Fluid Ounce Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 7 Fluid Ounce Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 7 Fluid Ounce Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 7 Fluid Ounce Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 7 Fluid Ounce Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 7 Fluid Ounce Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 7 Fluid Ounce Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 7 Fluid Ounce Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 7 Fluid Ounce”
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.
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.
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, isododecane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate~6.7–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateGlycerin~4.1–5%
- 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 GlycerinPolyester-27~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~2.4–2.9%
Styrene/acrylates copolymer~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters
More about Styrene/acrylates copolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIsododecane~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneArachidyl alcohol~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholEthylhexylglycerin~0.7–1.05%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerNeopentyl glycol diheptanoate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Neopentyl glycol diheptanoateBehenyl alcohol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholTocopherol~0.3–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolBeeswax~0.4–0.6%
- 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 BeeswaxArachidyl glucoside~0.3–0.6%
Potassium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Glyceryl stearate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateParfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneHomosalate8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
More about HomosalateEthylhexyl salicylate4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateOctocrylene6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about OctocryleneWater~0.2–0.4%
Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateGlycerin~0.25–0.45%
- 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 GlycerinPolyester-27~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~0.3–0.55%
Styrene/acrylates copolymer~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters
More about Styrene/acrylates copolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIsododecane~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneArachidyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerNeopentyl glycol diheptanoate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Neopentyl glycol diheptanoateBehenyl alcohol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholTocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolBeeswax~0.25–0.45%
- 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 BeeswaxArachidyl glucoside~0.2–0.35%
Potassium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Glyceryl stearate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateDisodium edta~0.1–0.2%
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Glycerin, Polyester-27, Silica, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Isododecane, Arachidyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Behenyl alcohol, Tocopherol, Beeswax, Arachidyl glucoside, Potassium hydroxide, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Disodium edta, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Parfum, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Water, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Glycerin, Polyester-27, Silica, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Isododecane, Arachidyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Behenyl alcohol, Tocopherol, Beeswax, Arachidyl glucoside, Potassium hydroxide, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Disodium edta, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Parfum
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Bayer - Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50" can provide reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because 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 also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 4.50% (declared), homosalate 8.00% (declared) and octocrylene 6.00% (declared).
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 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 from 6.97$ up to 13.58$ 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 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 5
- 6Sodium ascorbyl phosphate in topical microemulsionssciencedirect.com
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