Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Bielenda - C Marine Care Hydro-Cream Deeply Moisturizing and Protective Day SPF50" can offer 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).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer 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 "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: tinosorb s, uvinul a plus, octisalate, uvinul t and terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

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 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.

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.

terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid 2.5% - 3.1%

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

Ecamsule, Mexoryl SX. A UV filter. Is effective mostly against the UVA rays. It is legally marketed in the US with the FDA approval since 2006, even though the ingredient is not on the official FDA list of the approved sunscreen active ingredients. It is photostable

titanium dioxide 1.7% - 2%

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

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 3.6% - 4.4%

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

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

C Marine Care Hydro-Cream Deeply Moisturizing and Protective Day SPF50

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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, glyceryl glucoside.

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, squalene.

glycerin 0.9% - 1.1%

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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

glyceryl glucoside 0.7% - 1.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer

glycine soja oil 0.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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.

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 0.5% - 0.75%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

tocopherol 0.3% - 0.6%

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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

ascorbyl palmitate 0.3% - 0.6%

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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).

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 0.5% - 0.75%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, 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.

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 0.5% - 0.75%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

squalene 0.5% - 0.8%

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

spirulina platensis extract 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect

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tocopherol 0.3% - 0.6%

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

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

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 0.5% - 0.75%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 0.5% - 0.75%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

benzyl alcohol 0.15% - 0.3%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

spirulina platensis extract 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect

glycine soja oil 0.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

dibutyl adipate 5.5% - 6.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine 4.7% - 5.7%

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Water, Dibutyl adipate, Tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, Propanediol, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, Dimethicone, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Titanium dioxide, Ethylhexyl triazone, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Glycerin, Glyceryl glucoside, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Butylene glycol, Maris sal, Sea salt, Beta-sitosterol, Caulerpa lentillifera extract, Polyglutamic acid, Trehalose, Spirulina platensis extract, Dimethicone crosspolymer, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Glycine soja oil, Squalene, Glyceryl stearate se, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Cetearyl alcohol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Stearic acid, Alumina, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol

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Key ingredients	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid beta-sitosterol +14 more	Common: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +4 more Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate isopropyl myristate +4 more	Common: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +4 more Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate isopropyl myristate +4 more	Common: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +3 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +3 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane dipotassium glycyrrhizate +8 more	Common: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid dimethicone +2 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +5 more	Common: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid dimethicone +2 more Other: ferulic acid butyloctyl salicylate +6 more	Common: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid glycerin +5 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester +19 more	Common: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid titanium dioxide Other: ferulic acid camellia sinensis extract +6 more	Common: beta-sitosterol bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +7 more Other: jojoba esters methyl methacrylate crosspolymer +1 more	Common: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid glycerin Other: niacinamide homosalate +4 more	Common: beta-sitosterol bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +7 more Other: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	geraniol Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? menthol Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? menthol Has skin benefit? +13 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +16 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +11 more	oleyl alcohol Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +50 more	limonene Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +12 more	sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? cinnamomum cassia bark extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	bellis perennis flower extract Has skin benefit? jasminum officinale flower extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? phenethyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +53 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +28 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +53 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +135 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Has skin benefit? +35 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +47 more

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Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

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