Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen

Name: Biossance - Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen
Brand: Biossance

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Efficacy60/100

low

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Sun protection
Evens skin tone

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: low
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1

Key actives

Zinc oxide14Caprylic/capric triglyceride6.7% - 10%Squalane4.1% - 6.1%

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Product Summary

We are worried that "Biossance - Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen" might not be able to provide reliable sun protection because it uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively weak concentration.

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

It is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be low. 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 our users say

Based on 2 reviews 75% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
As for the white cast, two out of two reviewers say that the product does not leave a white cast.
When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.
As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, two out of two reviewers say that it doesn't sting eyes.

Our users describe the finish of this sunscreen as dewy.

Price

The product retails from 30.00$ up to 34.00$ in the United States, from 23.00£ up to 47.79£ in the United Kingdom and from 40.30CA$ up to 44.00CA$ in Canada.

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Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Equipped with zinc, the mineral sun cream also hydrates as it protects, leaving your skin with a soft, dewy finish.

Source: Lookfantastic

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.

Caprylic/capric triglyceride6.7% - 10%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Squalane4.1% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

Glycerin2.5% - 3.8%

Irritation risk: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

Cetyl palmitate1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability

Cetearyl alcohol1.9% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:MediumConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

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

Methyl dihydroabietate1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Lecithin0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Evens skin tone

This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

Sun protection

This product uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide a reliable sun protection.

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.

Zinc oxide14%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

Key Actives

Zinc oxide14%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

Caprylic/capric triglyceride6.7% - 10%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Squalane4.1% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

Glycerin2.5% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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

Potential irritants

Coco-glucoside1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

Caprylic/capric triglyceride6.7% - 10%

Irritation risk:

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate0.9% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Caprylyl/capryl glucoside0.6% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

Acacia senegal gum0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture

Polyhydroxystearic acid0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

Ethylhexylglycerin0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Comedogenic ingredients

Cetearyl alcohol1.9% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

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

All ingredients

Zinc oxide14%

Irritation risk:

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Caprylic/capric triglyceride6.7% - 10%

Irritation risk:

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Squalane4.1% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

Glycerin2.5% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:

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

Cetearyl alcohol1.9% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

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

Methyl dihydroabietate1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Sorbitan olivate1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Coco-glucoside1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

Cetyl palmitate1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability

Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate0.9% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Caprylyl/capryl glucoside0.6% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

Nymphaea alba flower extract0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Acacia senegal gum0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture

Ethyl ferulate0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Xanthan gum0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Sodium gluconate0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Helps stabilize product formulations

Lecithin0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Sodium palmitoyl proline0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Polyhydroxystearic acid0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

Ethylhexylglycerin0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Phenoxyethanol0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Isostearic acid0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a nice product texture

Ingredient list view

Zinc oxide, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalane, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Methyl dihydroabietate, Sorbitan olivate, Coco-glucoside, Cetyl palmitate, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Nymphaea alba flower extract, Acacia senegal gum, Ethyl ferulate, Xanthan gum, Sodium gluconate, Lecithin, Sodium palmitoyl proline, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Isostearic acid

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Biossance Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen

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Product Summary

Sunscreen filters

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What our users say

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What can the product work for?

Works for

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Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Sun protection

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User reviews (6)

Finish

Texture

White cast

Stinging eyes

Pilling under makeup

Clogging pores

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