Carbon Theory DAY-LITE SPF 50+

Name: Carbon Theory - DAY-LITE SPF 50+
Brand: Carbon Theory

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Efficacy100/100

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Works for:

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: low
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1

Key actives

Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate3.2% - 3.9%Glycerin1.8% - 2.2%Tris-biphenyl triazine1.5% - 1.8%

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Product Summary

We believe that "Carbon Theory - DAY-LITE SPF 50+" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (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).

As a plus, this sunscreen uses some of the new generation UV filters (Tinosorb M). These filters are more stable and more gentle on the skin.

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.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: tinosorb s 0.70% - 1.05%, uvinul a plus 3.20% - 3.90%, octisalate 3.70% - 4.50%, uvinul t 1.50% - 1.80%, tinosorb m 0.75% - 1.15% and tinosrob a2b 1.50% - 1.80%.

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 low. 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.

What our users say

Based on 2 reviews 50% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
As for the white cast, two out of two reviewers say that the product does not leave a white cast.
When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, two out of two reviewers report that the product does not pill under makeup.
As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, two out of two reviewers say that it doesn't sting eyes.

Our users describe the finish of this product as dewy, They find the product's texture to be light and In terms of the smell, our users report that no smell.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Carbon Theory" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 15.99£ in the United Kingdom.

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Anti-aging

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.

Evens skin tone

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).

Sun protection

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.

Tris-biphenyl triazine1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Tinosorb A2B. A UV filter. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Soluble in water, which helps to create lighter sunscreen formulations. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA in the US yet

Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Tinosorb M. A UV filter. Is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It also provides some protection against visible light. It is photostable and can also be used to improve photostability of other sunscreen ingredients. Its physical properties help to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. It can leave a slight white cast. Unfortunately, it is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Ethylhexyl triazone1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Ethylhexyl salicylate3.7% - 4.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Octisalate. 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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

With a unique super-lightweight formula, broad-spectrum UVA and UVB sun protection and built-in hydration, it’s a new generation of sunscreen.

Source: Supderdrug

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.

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).

Glycerin1.8% - 2.2%

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

Propylheptyl caprylate2% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Undecane1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin

Cetearyl alcohol0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:MediumConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Dibutyl adipate6.7% - 8.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

Butylene glycol0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Used 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

Dicaprylyl ether4.4% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

Glyceryl stearate0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Propylene glycol0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Key Actives

Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

Glycerin1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

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

Tris-biphenyl triazine1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

Ethylhexyl triazone1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

Potential irritants

Decyl glucoside0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

Propylene glycol0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Tris-biphenyl triazine1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Undecane1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin

Ethylhexyl triazone1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Tridecane0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Helps create a dry, non-greasy finish of the skin

Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

Hydroxyacetophenone0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

Chlorphenesin0.16% - 0.32%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Disodium edta0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Stabilizes the product formulation

Citric acid0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Ethylhexylglycerin0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Comedogenic ingredients

Cetearyl alcohol0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

All ingredients

Water45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Dibutyl adipate6.7% - 8.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

Dicaprylyl ether4.4% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

Ethylhexyl salicylate3.7% - 4.5%

Irritation risk:

Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Propylheptyl caprylate2% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Glycerin1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

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

Tris-biphenyl triazine1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Undecane1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin

Ethylhexyl triazone1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Cetearyl alcohol0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Tridecane0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Helps create a dry, non-greasy finish of the skin

Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

Disodium cetearyl sulfosuccinate0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Glyceryl stearate0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Phenoxyethanol0.4% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Decyl glucoside0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

Hydroxyacetophenone0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

Xanthan gum0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Chlorphenesin0.16% - 0.32%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Disodium edta0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Stabilizes the product formulation

Citric acid0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Ethylhexylglycerin0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Butylene glycol0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Used 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

Disodium phosphate0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation

Propylene glycol0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Ingredient list view

Water, Dibutyl adipate, Dicaprylyl ether, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Propylheptyl caprylate, Glycerin, Tris-biphenyl triazine, Undecane, Ethylhexyl triazone, Cetearyl alcohol, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Tridecane, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Disodium cetearyl sulfosuccinate, Glyceryl stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Decyl glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan gum, Chlorphenesin, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene glycol, Disodium phosphate, Propylene glycol

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Carbon Theory DAY-LITE SPF 50+

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Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Product Summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

What our users say

About the brand

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Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Sun protection

Moisturizing

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Can it cause trouble?

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White cast

Stinging eyes

Pilling under makeup

Clogging pores

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