
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.
“Formulated with our Cera-Sun Technology to restore the skin barrier while alleviating redness caused by UV exposure.”
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:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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: cholesterol, diisopropyl adipate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, phytosphingosine
“+ Asthaxanthin – delivers antioxidant protection 6000x more powerful than Vitamin C and helps to brighten the 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).
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.
These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: astaxanthin.
This product contains antioxidants (astaxanthin) 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 - haematococcus pluvialis extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
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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
More about OctocryleneA 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
More about HomosalateOctisalate. 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
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateA 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 salicylateAvobenzone. 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.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneOne 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 GlycerinOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePure 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 active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npAn emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilTraditionally 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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation
More about AstaxanthinA type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineGreen algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
More about Haematococcus pluvialis extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanHelp soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin
More about CocoglyceridesHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisopropyl adipateA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
More about Oleic acidHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumUsed to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEmollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsWater, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyloctyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Ethyl ferulate, Ceramide np, Cholesterol, Olea europaea fruit oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Astaxanthin, Phytosphingosine, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Beta-glucan, Cocoglycerides, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Diisopropyl adipate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Oleic acid, Stearic acid, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Glyceryl stearate se, Hydrogenated lecithin, Propanediol, Lactic acid, Microcrystalline cellulose, Xanthan gum, Cellulose gum, Sodium gluconate, Citric acid, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Methylheptylglycerin, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, 1,2-hexanediol, Phospholipids, Glycolipids, Phosphatidylserine
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| Match | — | 51% | 51% | 49% |
| Price | — | $12.18 | $65.00 | $18.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 15 | 5 of 15 | 8 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Ferulic Acid | Ceramide Eop | Ceramide Ns |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 | SPF 50 |
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