Bondi Sands Aloe Vera SPF30 After Sun Lotion

Name: Bondi Sands - Aloe Vera SPF30 After Sun Lotion
Brand: Bondi Sands

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
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KEY INGREDIENTS

paraffinum liquidum
beeswax
benzophenone-3
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
helianthus annuus seed oil
homosalate
isopropyl myristate
octocrylene
silica
tocopherol
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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Formula review

WIMJ summary

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.

Organic filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
octocrylene
benzophenone-3
homosalate
ethylhexyl salicylate

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WIMJ summary

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
aloe barbadensis leaf juice	LOW
tocopherol	LOW

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WIMJ summary

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).

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
beeswax	HIGH
helianthus annuus seed oil	HIGH
isopropyl myristate	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
homosalate
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
homosalate A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation	5.9% - 7.3%
aloe barbadensis leaf juice 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	4.5% - 5.5%
ethylhexyl salicylate Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen	4% - 4.9%
paraffinum liquidum Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function	2.9% - 3.5%
isopropyl myristate An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic	2.4% - 3%
silica Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin	2.3% - 2.8%
peg-15 cocamine	1.9% - 2.3%
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 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.	2.1% - 2.5%
beeswax Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen	1.5% - 1.8%
benzophenone-3 Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption	1.6% - 1.9%
octocrylene A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen	1.3% - 1.5%
peg-40 stearate Helps oil and water mix together	0.9% - 1.15%
benzyl alcohol A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating	0.5% - 1%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.5% - 1%
acrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer	0.7% - 1.05%
triethanolamine Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell	0.7% - 1.05%
carbomer Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations	0.65% - 0.95%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.55% - 0.8%
methylparaben A preservative	0.15% - 0.3%
propylparaben A preservative	0.2% - 0.4%
tocopherol 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	0.45% - 0.7%
helianthus annuus seed oil A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function	0.5% - 0.8%
benzyl benzoate Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating	0.45% - 0.65%
benzyl salicylate A fragrance. Is a likely irritant	0.45% - 0.65%
hexyl cinnamal A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant	0.4% - 0.6%
butylphenyl methylpropional A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating	0.3% - 0.6%
linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.25% - 0.45%
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