California Baby

California Baby Everyday / Year-Round Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30

Name: California Baby - Everyday / Year-Round Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30
Brand: California Baby

SPF 30Efficacy60/100IrritancyHigh·1 UV filter

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0 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Sun protection

SPF 30 · 1 UV filter · Partial spectrum

Weak protection

SPF 30Partial spectrumMineral + chemical filtersWater-resistant

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.

UV spectrum

UVB290–320 nmUVA II320–340 nmUVA I340–400 nm

Titanium Dioxide

FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount

Titanium Dioxide Mineral UVBUVA2 Photo-stable 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 skin12%

Reef-safe

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

Moisturizing

Not advertised by the brand · Squalane, Cocos nucifera oil + 7 more

Good evidence

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.

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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.~0.4–0.6%

Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~0.5–0.7%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.7–1%

Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateKey activeEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~2.1–2.6%

Carthamus tinctorius oleosomesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.3–1.6%

Coco-caprylateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture~5.8–7.1%

Viola tricolor extract· EmollientEffect: LowA plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin~2.6–3.1%

PanthenolUnder-dosedEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.1–0.15%

AllantoinUnder-dosedEffect: HighHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.1–0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Gardenia taitensis flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Calendula officinalis extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~3.7–4.6%est.

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.65%est.

Gardenia taitensis flower extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.3–0.6%est.

P-anisic acidHelps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil—High~0.1–0.25%est.

Isoamyl laurateHelps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product textureMedium~5.9–7.2%est.

Coco-caprylateAn emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product textureMedium~5.8–7.1%est.

Viola tricolor extractA plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skinMedium~2.6–3.1%est.

Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1–1.3%est.

Levulinic acidHelps stabilize a product formulationMedium~0.7–1.05%est.

Tapioca starchUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.55–0.8%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

2 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateHelps oil and water mix together3/5~1–1.3%est.

Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.5–0.7%est.

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Ingredients

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Titanium dioxide12%

UV filterKey active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

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

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Isoamyl laurate~5.9–7.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture

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Coco-caprylate~5.8–7.1%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture

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Calendula officinalis extract~3.7–4.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Viola tricolor extract~2.6–3.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin

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Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~2.1–2.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Euphorbia cerifera wax~2.1–2.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Glyceryl starch~1.5–1.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes~1.3–1.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~1–1.3%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Levulinic acid~0.7–1.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps stabilize a product formulation

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Glycerin~0.7–1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Tapioca starch~0.55–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Cocos nucifera oil~0.5–0.7%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Gardenia taitensis flower extract~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance

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Squalane~0.4–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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.

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Magnesium stearate~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a nice product texture

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P-anisic acid~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating

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Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil~0.1–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Allantoin~0.1–0.2%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Panthenol~0.1–0.15%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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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, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Squalane, Magnesium stearate, P-anisic acid, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Allantoin, Panthenol

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Shared key ingredients	—	4 of 7	4 of 7	4 of 7
Key difference	—	Sunflower Seed Oil	Madecassoside	Cyclopentasiloxane
Irritancy	High	Low	Medium	Medium
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Product summary

"California Baby - Everyday / Year-Round Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen 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

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be high. 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.