PRODUCT REVIEW

BIOTHERM Waterlover Sun Milk SPF50

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 3.3% - 4%Isopropyl myristate 2.1% - 2.6%

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Product summary

We assess that "BIOTHERM - Waterlover Sun Milk SPF50" 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).

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

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: tinosorb s 1.20% - 1.40%, uvinul a plus 3.30% - 4.00%, mexoryl xl 0.75% - 1.15%, uvinul t 0.60% - 0.90% and ensulizole 2.30% - 2.80%.

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 sunscreen 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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The product retails for 42.75$ in the United States and from 20.60£ up to 30.08£ 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.

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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 1.2% - 1.4%

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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.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 3.3% - 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

drometrizole trisiloxane 0.75% - 1.15%

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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

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 0.1% - 0.2%

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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

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?

A boost of SPF50 creates a veil against harsh external aggressors, while Life Plankton™ drenches your skin in hydration.

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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: arginine, 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: arginine, copernicia cerifera wax.

isopropyl myristate 2.1% - 2.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

glycerin 1.3% - 1.6%

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

copernicia cerifera wax 0.55% - 0.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 3.3% - 4%

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Works for: Sun protection

isopropyl myristate 2.1% - 2.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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Potential irritants

alcohol denat. 3.3% - 4%

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

parfum 0.4% - 0.65%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl myristate 2.1% - 2.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

zea mays starch 0.6% - 0.85%

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

dicaprylyl ether 6.6% - 8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 4.4% - 5.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

Ingredient list view

Water, Dicaprylyl ether, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Alcohol denat., Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Isopropyl myristate, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Propanediol, Glycerin, Arginine, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Zea mays starch, Drometrizole trisiloxane, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Parfum, Ethylhexyl triazone, Behenyl alcohol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Caprylyl glycol, Dextrin palmitate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Xanthan gum, Sclerotium gum, Lecithin, Pullulan, Silica, T-butyl alcohol, Tocopherol, Vitreoscilla ferment, Unknown

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Key ingredients	arginine bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +8 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride phenylene bis-diphenyltriazine	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter diethylhexyl butamido triazone +3 more	Common: arginine bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +3 more Other: saccharide isomerate	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine copernicia cerifera wax +4 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane tocopherol	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: diglycerin methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol +3 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +8 more	Common: ethylhexyl triazone glycerin +3 more Other: panthenol urea +6 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate glycerin +2 more Other: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more
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Potential Irritants	pullulan Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +11 more	ci 17200 Has skin benefit? ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +11 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl ether Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

BIOTHERM Waterlover Sun Milk SPF50

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Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

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