California Baby California Kids #supersensitive™ Tinted Broad Spectrum SPF 30+ Sunscreen
Works for
0 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Sun protectionSPF 30 · 1 UV filter · Partial spectrumWeak protection
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 7 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
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.
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: cocos nucifera oil, squalane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Titanium dioxide12%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works 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 dioxideWater~45–55%
Isoamyl laurate~6.4–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
More about Isoamyl laurateCoco-caprylate~5.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateCalendula officinalis extract~3.7–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Calendula officinalis extractViola tricolor extract~2.6–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin
More about Viola tricolor extractPolyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateEuphorbia cerifera wax~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl starch~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Carthamus tinctorius oleosomesPolyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateLevulinic acid~0.65–1%
Glycerin~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One 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 GlycerinTapioca starch~0.5–0.8%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCocos nucifera oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilSqualane~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneMagnesium stearate~0.2–0.4%
P-anisic acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidMica~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaAllantoin panthenol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Titanium dioxide, Water, Isoamyl laurate, Coco-caprylate, Calendula officinalis extract, Viola tricolor extract, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Glyceryl starch, Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Levulinic acid, Glycerin, Tapioca starch, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Cocos nucifera oil, Squalane, Magnesium stearate, P-anisic acid, Mica, Allantoin panthenol
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Product summary
We do not recommend "California Baby - California Kids #supersensitive™ Tinted Broad Spectrum SPF 30+ Sunscreen" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.
This sunscreen should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.
Sunscreen filters
This product is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide for sun protection. Titanium dioxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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