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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.
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, saccharomyces ferment filtrate.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica extract, madecassoside.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
This product can also 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.
This product contains antioxidants (madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - centella asiatica extract, cryptomeria japonica leaf extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
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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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 oxideHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprateA type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeWorks as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideA type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
More about Methyl trimethiconeA 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 salicylateActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideHelps to absord oil and evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in product formulation
More about Boron nitrideA type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients
More about TrimethylsiloxysilicateHelps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractA tea tree extract. Can be irritating
More about Melaleuca alternifolia flower/leaf/stem extractA plant extract that might have antioxidant effect in skin
More about Cryptomeria japonica leaf extractAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilA type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteHelps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidIs used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideA 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneAn emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan caprylateAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolUsed 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 glycolMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosinePure 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 TocopherolAn antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideA product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces ferment filtrateWater, Zinc oxide, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Caprylyl methicone, Titanium dioxide, Methyl trimethicone, Butyloctyl salicylate, Propanediol, Lauryl polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Boron nitride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, Diisostearyl malate, Centella asiatica extract, Melaleuca alternifolia extract, Melaleuca alternifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Cryptomeria japonica leaf extract, Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Magnesium sulfate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Stearic acid, Aluminum hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, 1,2-hexanediol, Bis-hydroxypropyl dimethicone/smdi copolymer, Sorbitan caprylate, Glyceryl caprylate, Caprylyl glycol, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Madecassoside, Saccharomyces ferment filtrate, Chromium oxide greens
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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.
| Bring greenTea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun CushionYOUR PRODUCT | Chasin’ RabbitsG'day Mate Sunscreen | Dr. AltheaGreen Tea Fresh Sunscreen | PURITOComfy Water Sun Block | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 83% | 83% |
| Price | $17.00 | $28.10+$11.10 | $19.46+$2.46 | $16.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 12 | 7 of 12 | 6 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Madecassic Acid | Madecassic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
We believe that "Bring green - Tea Tree Cica Tone Up Sun Cushion" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: butyloctyl salicylate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails for 17.00$ in the United States.
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