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belif Aqua Bomb Broad Spectrum SPF 50

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Sun protection
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone

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Key actives

Panthenol 1.3% - 1.5%Dimethicone 5.7% - 7%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "belif - Aqua Bomb Broad Spectrum SPF 50" can provide 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).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. 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 2.70% (declared), octisalate 4.50% (declared), homosalate 9.00% (declared) and octocrylene 9.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

It contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

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.

octocrylene 9%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.7%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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.

homosalate 9%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

What Else You Need to Know A two-in-one moisturizer and sunscreen that keeps your skin replenished, provides SPF 50, and leaves no white cast or greasiness after application.

Source: Sephora CA

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, butylene 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: dimethicone, isododecane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

panthenol 1.3% - 1.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

glycerin 5.3% - 6.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

dimethicone 5.7% - 7%

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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

Anti-aging

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.

magnesium aluminum silicate 0.6% - 0.95%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation

Evens skin tone

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).

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

panthenol 1.3% - 1.5%

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Works for: Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

dimethicone 5.7% - 7%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

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Potential irritants

citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil 0.45% - 0.65%

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An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

citrus aurantifolia oil 0.4% - 0.6%

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Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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homosalate 9%

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Works for: Sun protection

octocrylene 9%

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Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl salicylate 4.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

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

Ingredient list view

Homosalate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Cetearyl alcohol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Acrylates/polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Panthenol, Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol, Glyceryl caprylate, Glyceryl stearate, Polymethyl methacrylate, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Cetearyl olivate, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Sorbitan olivate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Xanthan gum, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Tromethamine, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Butylene glycol, Trisodium edta, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Isohexadecane, Avena sativa kernel extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Nepeta cataria extract, Rubus idaeus leaf extract, Baptisia tinctoria root extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Stellaria media extract, Morinda citrifolia fruit extract, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Linalool, Parfum, Unknown

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Key ingredients	panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +3 more Other: madecassoside centella asiatica extract +3 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +4 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride polymethylsilsesquioxane +1 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +4 more Other: niacinamide ethylhexyl hydroxystearate +3 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: galactomyces ferment filtrate ceramide np +10 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +1 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: oligopeptide-24 polygonum aviculare extract +6 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: fructooligosaccharides glycoproteins +2 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate butyloctyl salicylate +6 more	Common: panthenol homosalate +2 more Other: ceramide 3 ceramide 2 +3 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: paraffinum liquidum	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +18 more	parfum Has skin benefit? isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +14 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate Has skin benefit? +14 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more	thymus vulgaris leaf extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sd alcohol 40-b Has skin benefit? +16 more	phytic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +8 more	epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? +14 more	psidium guajava fruit extract Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	homosalate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? +29 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +38 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +48 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +34 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +45 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +39 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +17 more

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belif Aqua Bomb Broad Spectrum SPF 50

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Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

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