Blithe UV Protector Airy Sunscreen
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 2 UV filtersBroad spectrum
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.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, TocopherolWorks well
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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extractWorks well
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).
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Mentha arvensis leaf oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Zinc oxide~12–15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Zinc oxideCyclohexasiloxane~5.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneDisiloxane~3.8–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butyloctyl salicylate~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
More about Butyloctyl salicylatePropylene glycol dicaprylate~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Propylene glycol dicaprylatePropanediol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolMethyl trimethicone~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
More about Methyl trimethiconeMethyl methacrylate crosspolymer~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerDiospyros kaki leaf extract~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera fruit extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractCarthamus tinctorius flower extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coffea arabica seed extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed extractPolygonum cuspidatum root extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCastanea crenata shell extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell
More about Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extractPogostemon cablin oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus virginiana oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Juniperus virginiana oilArtemisia vulgaris oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha arvensis leaf oil~0.4–0.6%
Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneLauryl polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloride1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.4%
Polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl caprylate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolButylene glycol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.2%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Zinc oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Disiloxane, Butyloctyl salicylate, Propylene glycol dicaprylate, Propanediol, Methyl trimethicone, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Diospyros kaki leaf extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Carthamus tinctorius flower extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Castanea crenata shell extract, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Pogostemon cablin oil, Juniperus virginiana oil, Artemisia vulgaris oil, Mentha arvensis leaf oil, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Lauryl polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Sodium chloride, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Glyceryl caprylate, Caprylyl glycol, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| BlitheUV Protector Airy SunscreenYOUR PRODUCT | KinloGolden Rays Sunscreen SPF 50+ | innisfreeMild Cica Sunscreen | Etude HouseSunprise Mild Airy Finish Sun Milk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 45% | 44% |
| Price | — | — | $19.10 | $17.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Madecassoside | Sunflower Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: AXIS Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+ / PA ++++Dr. Ceuracle 5α Control No-sebum Sun Lotion SPF50+
Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Blithe - UV Protector Airy Sunscreen" can provide reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
Sunscreen filters
This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. The organic filters in the product are: butyloctyl salicylate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 16.07$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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