PRODUCT REVIEW

BIOTHERM Waterlover Sun Milk Protection and Hydration SPF50+

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%Butyrospermum parkii butter 0.25% - 0.45%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "BIOTHERM - Waterlover Sun Milk Protection and Hydration SPF50+" can offer 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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 4.40% - 5.40%, avobenzone 2.10% - 2.60%, mexoryl xl 0.40% - 0.65%, octisalate 3.20% - 3.90% and uvinul t 1.70% - 2.00%.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.

drometrizole trisiloxane 0.4% - 0.65%

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

Mexoryl XL. A UV filter. Effective in the UVB and UVA range. It is stable. Unfortunately, not approved in the US yet

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.1% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 4.4% - 5.4%

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

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by 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 0.2% - 0.4%

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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?

Waterlover Sun Milk Protection and Hydration SPF50+

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, caprylyl glycol.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

glycerin 4.6% - 5.6%

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

diisopropyl sebacate 0.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish

isopropyl palmitate 3.1% - 3.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

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

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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alcohol denat. 1.4% - 1.7%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

parfum 0.55% - 0.8%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl palmitate 3.1% - 3.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

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

zea mays starch 0.95% - 1.15%

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

glycerin 4.6% - 5.6%

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

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 4.4% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Isopropyl palmitate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Pentylene glycol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Alcohol denat., Ethylhexyl triazone, Zea mays starch, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Parfum, Diisopropyl sebacate, Oryza sativa cera, Oryza sativa bran wax, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Triethanolamine, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Drometrizole trisiloxane, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Myristic acid, Vitreoscilla ferment, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate

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SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more	Common: glycerin bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +4 more Other: niacinamide phytosphingosine +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: sodium hyaluronate	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more Other: ceramide np	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: dimethicone dimethiconol +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: dimethicone glycyrrhetinic acid +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: scutellaria baicalensis extract terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate homosalate +4 more	Common: ethylhexyl triazone glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: panthenol urea +6 more	Common: ethylhexyl triazone glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +6 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +16 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +14 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +14 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +14 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +10 more	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? diisopropyl sebacate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +32 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

BIOTHERM Waterlover Sun Milk Protection and Hydration SPF50+

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Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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