We assess that "Bielenda - Bikini Coconut Waterproof Face Sunscreen SPF 50" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. 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).

As a plus, this sunscreen uses some of the new generation UV filters (Tinosorb M). These filters are more stable and more gentle on the skin.

This product should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

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. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.60% - 4.40%, octinoxate 1.40% - 1.80%, uvinul t 2.10% - 2.60%, tinosorb m 2.00% - 2.40%, octocrylene 4.80% - 5.80% and tinosrob a2b 0.90% - 1.10%.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product 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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The product retails for 3.40£ in the United Kingdom.

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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.

octocrylene 4.8% - 5.8%

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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

tris-biphenyl triazine 0.9% - 1.1%

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

Tinosorb A2B. A UV filter. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Soluble in water, which helps to create lighter sunscreen formulations. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA in the US yet

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 2% - 2.4%

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

Tinosorb M. A UV filter. Is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It also provides some protection against visible light. It is photostable and can also be used to improve photostability of other sunscreen ingredients. Its physical properties help to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. It can leave a slight white cast. Unfortunately, it is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

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.

tocopherol 0.4% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

ascorbyl palmitate 0.3% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

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).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Characteristics protects the skin against UV radiation damage moisturises intensely the product is waterproof nourishes and cares for the skin prevents skin from drying out

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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, sodium hyaluronate.

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, ethylhexyl hydroxystearate.

sodium hyaluronate 0.45% - 0.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

beta-sitosterol 0.4% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated

dimethicone 0.35% - 0.6%

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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-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (squalene) 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.

squalene 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast

tocopherol 0.4% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

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

tocopheryl acetate 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

allantoin 0.4% - 0.65%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

tocopherol 0.4% - 0.65%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

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

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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 1.4% - 1.8%

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Works for: Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

propylene glycol 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.3% - 1.6%

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

zea mays starch 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Mattifying

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

dibutyl adipate 6% - 7.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

octocrylene 4.8% - 5.8%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Dibutyl adipate, Octocrylene, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glyceryl stearate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl triazone, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Cetearyl alcohol, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Tris-biphenyl triazine, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Zea mays starch, Cocos nucifera water, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopheryl acetate, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Beta-sitosterol, Squalene, Ascorbyl palmitate, Glycine soja oil, Glycerin, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Polysilicone-11, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl hydroxystearate, Disodium edta, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Propylene glycol, Decyl glucoside, Butylene glycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Disodium phosphate, Bht, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Benzyl salicylate, Coumarin, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool

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WIMJ similarity score		35%	35%	35%	35%	34%	34%	34%	34%	34%	34%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 45
Key ingredients	allantoin beta-sitosterol +15 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +5 more Other: niacinamide ascorbyl glucoside +8 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +4 more Other: madecassic acid ascorbyl glucoside +9 more	Common: ethylhexyl hydroxystearate glycerin +4 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine homosalate +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +6 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine homosalate +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cyclopentasiloxane +7 more Other: potassium azeloyl diglycinate diglycerin +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +4 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine drometrizole trisiloxane +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +6 more Other: gluconolactone panthenol +7 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +4 more Other: urea chondrus crispus extract +6 more	Common: octocrylene sodium hyaluronate +4 more Other: ceramide eos ceramide np +14 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +23 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +19 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +16 more	citronellol Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +15 more	polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +12 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +9 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? behenic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +41 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +42 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +47 more

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Bielenda Bikini Coconut Waterproof Face Sunscreen SPF 50

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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Anti-oxidation

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