We do not recommend "California Baby - Summer Blend Broad Spectrum SPF 30+ Sunscreen - 2.9 Ounce" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer 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

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.

Price

The product retails for 27.25$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Our PABA free, mineral-based formula helps to soothe bug bites and hydrate parched summer skin.

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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.

glycerin 0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

cocos nucifera oil 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate 2.1% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

Sun 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.

titanium dioxide 12%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

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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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Antibacterial, Anti-oxidation

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

titanium dioxide 12%

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Works for: Sun protection

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Potential irritants

calendula officinalis extract 3.7% - 4.6%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Antibacterial, Anti-oxidation

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

Comodogenic ingredients

cocos nucifera oil 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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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titanium dioxide 12%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

isoamyl laurate 5.9% - 7.2%

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Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture

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 stearate, Levulinic acid, Glycerin, Tapioca starch, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Cocos nucifera oil, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Squalane, Magnesium stearate, P-anisic acid, Cymbopogon nardus oil, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Cedrus atlantica wood oil, Allantoin panthenol

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WIMJ similarity score		37%	37%	36%	35%	35%	35%	35%	35%	35%	35%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	cocos nucifera oil glycerin +4 more	Common: cocos nucifera oil cocos nucifera oil +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate butyloctyl salicylate +19 more	Common: cocos nucifera oil glycerin +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more	Common: glycerin polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride cetyl dimethicone +2 more	Common: cocos nucifera oil glycerin +1 more Other: aleurites moluccanus seed oil algae extract +4 more	Common: cocos nucifera oil glycerin +1 more Other: panthenol helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more	Common: titanium dioxide glycerin Other: niacinamide panthenol +11 more	Common: glycerin titanium dioxide Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: glycerin titanium dioxide Other: bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +2 more	Common: glycerin glycerin +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate butyloctyl salicylate +5 more	Common: glycerin titanium dioxide Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride cyclopentasiloxane +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	cymbopogon schoenanthus oil Has skin benefit? cymbopogon nardus oil Has skin benefit? +9 more	trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	sorbitan laurate Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? +2 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +12 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +7 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +16 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +22 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +61 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +16 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +28 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc Has skin benefit? +37 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +22 more	unknown Has skin benefit? tin Has skin benefit? +47 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +20 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +38 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +25 more

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California Baby Summer Blend Broad Spectrum SPF 30+ Sunscreen - 2.9 Ounce

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Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Sun protection

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