SPF 50+ Zinc Mineral Face Fluid

Name: Bondi Sands - SPF 50+ Zinc Mineral Face Fluid
Brand: Bondi Sands

SPF 50Efficacy 60/100·Low irritancy ·1 UV filter

Efficacy measures how well the formula delivers the claims the brand advertises · 0 of 1 advertised claim delivered

"Bondi Sands - SPF 50+ Zinc Mineral Face Fluid" uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide reliable sun protection.Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can als…

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Product summary

"Bondi Sands - SPF 50+ Zinc Mineral Face Fluid" uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide reliable sun protection.

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This product 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

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Bondi Sands" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

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.

UV spectrum

UVB290 nmUVA II320 nmUVA I340 nmVisible400 nm+

Zinc Oxide

FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount

Zinc Oxide Mineral UVBUVA+Visible Photo-stable 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~13–15%

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels

Reef-safe

No oxybenzone or octinoxate — the two filters banned in Hawaii, Florida Keys and Aruba.

Product claims breakdown

Irritancy

8 mild flags; all low irritation

Low risk

We flag 8 ingredients with theoretical low-level irritation potential — at these levels none are a concern for most skin.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinLow~3.9–4.8%est.

Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearateHelps oil and water mix togetherLow~2.5–3.1%est.

Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateHelps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.6–0.85%est.

HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesLow~0.4–0.6%est.

Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationLow~0.3–0.55%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Low~0.2–0.4%est.

Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationLow~0.15–0.25%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinLow~0.1–0.15%est.

Comedogenic

Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate ~0.6–0.85% — rinse-off or low %

Some risk

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateHelps oil and water mix togetherHigh~0.6–0.85%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product textureMed~1.5–1.8%est.

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels