Bergasol SPF 20 Dry Oil Body
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 20 · 4 UV filters · Broad spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.
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.
MoisturizingAvena sativa kernel extract, Cyclopentasiloxane + 2 moreStrong evidence
“SPF 20 Dry Oil Body”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: avena sativa kernel extract, cyclopentasiloxane.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: avena sativa kernel extract
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimLimited evidence
“Bergasol dry oil SPF 20 provides a double protection thanks to the presence of a tan activator with performing sun filters anti UVA-UVB.Enriched in anti-radicalizing vitamin E, and in natural oils, it contains nutritive and regenerating active ingredients.”
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.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Ethylhexyl stearate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateAvena sativa kernel extract~5.7–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractCyclopentasiloxane~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneOctocrylene~4.1–6.1%
- 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 OctocryleneHomosalate~3.4–5.1%
- 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 salicylate~2.5–3.8%
- 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 salicylateButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~2–2.9%
- 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 methoxydibenzoylmethanePrunus persica kernel oil~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumOleoyl tyrosine~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Luffa cylindrica seed oil~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oleic acid~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
More about Oleic acidTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateBht~0.15–0.55%
Linalool~0.1–0.3%
Limonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Ethylhexyl stearate, Unknown, Avena sativa kernel extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Prunus persica kernel oil, Parfum, Oleoyl tyrosine, Luffa cylindrica seed oil, Oleic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Bht, Linalool, Limonene, Citral
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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.
| BergasolSPF 20 Dry Oil BodyYOUR PRODUCT | Le TanSPF 50+ Coconut Sunscreen | EucerinSun Protection Oil Control Transparent Sun Spray SPF50+ | AveenoProtect + Hydrate Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 55% | 53% |
| Price | — | $17.56 | $19.14 | $10.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | — | Tinosorb S | Dimethicone |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 20 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Bergasol - SPF 20 Dry Oil Body" "is a broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, this moisturizer does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.
Sunscreen filters
This is a so-called" chemical "sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 2.00% - 2.90%, octisalate 2.50% - 3.80%, homosalate 3.40% - 5.10% and octocrylene 4.10% - 6.10%.
Irritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0168365995000887sciencedirect.com
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