Clinique

Clinique Sun Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Sunscreen Targeted Protection Stick

Name: Clinique - Sun Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Sunscreen Targeted Protection Stick
Brand: Clinique

SPF 45Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow·4 UV filters

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Sun protection

SPF 45 · 4 UV filters

Broad spectrum

SPF 45Broad spectrumChemical filtersNo white cast

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.

UV spectrum

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

Homosalate

Octisalate

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Avobenzone

FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount

HomosalateUVB Photo-stable A 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 formulation5%

OctisalateEthylhexyl SalicylateUVBOctisalate. 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" sunscreen5%

Butyloctyl SalicylateUVBA 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~1.9–2.8%

AvobenzoneButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneUVA1Avobenzone. 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.3%

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels

Reef-safe

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

Anti-aging

Not advertised by the brand · Tocopherol

Strong evidence

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.

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.1–0.45%

Moisturizing

Not advertised by the brand · Jojoba esters, Phenyl trimethicone + 4 more

Good evidence

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cera alba, phenyl trimethicone.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Jojoba estersKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function~8.1–12.1%

Phenyl trimethiconeKey active· OcclusiveEffect: HighA type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture~5.1–7.7%

Simmondsia chinensis butterKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~3.9–5.8%

Cera albaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~1.8–2.7%

Cetyl ricinoleateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.9–4.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

9 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 9 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

HomosalateA 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 formulationMedium5%

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneAvobenzone. 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.Medium3%

Jojoba estersAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier functionMedium~8.1–12.1%est.

Simmondsia chinensis butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~3.9–5.8%est.

Butyloctyl 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 ownMedium~1.9–2.8%est.

Polyester-8Used to stabilize product formulations and individual ingredients (for example, sunscreens). Can be an allergenMedium~1.4–2.1%est.

Cera albaForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergenMedium~1.8–2.7%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.4–0.9%est.

Vp/eicosene copolymerUsed to improve the product adherence to the skin, for example, to pro-long the protective effect of sunscreens. Can be irritating to very sensitive skinMedium~0.2–0.7%est.

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Homosalate5%

UV filterKey activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Sun protection

A 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

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Ethylhexyl salicylate5%

UV filter

Irritation risk: Low

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Sun protection

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

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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane3%

UV filterKey activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Sun protection

Avobenzone. 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.

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Microcrystalline wax~23–34%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Jojoba esters~8.1–12.1%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Moisturizing

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

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Phenyl trimethicone~5.1–7.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

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Simmondsia chinensis butter~3.9–5.8%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Cetyl ricinoleate~2.9–4.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Butyloctyl salicylate~1.9–2.8%

UV filterKey activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Sun protection

A 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

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Polyester-8~1.4–2.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to stabilize product formulations and individual ingredients (for example, sunscreens). Can be an allergen

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Cera alba~1.8–2.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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CleansingMoisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Polyethylene~0.95–1.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Vp/eicosene copolymer~0.2–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Sun protection

Used to improve the product adherence to the skin, for example, to pro-long the protective effect of sunscreens. Can be irritating to very sensitive skin

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Pure 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

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Ingredient list view

Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Microcrystalline wax, Jojoba esters, Phenyl trimethicone, Simmondsia chinensis butter, Cetyl ricinoleate, Butyloctyl salicylate, Polyester-8, Cera alba, Polyethylene, Tocopheryl acetate, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Tocopherol

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Clinique - Sun Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Sunscreen Targeted Protection Stick" can offer reliable sun protection. 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).

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), butyloctyl salicylate 1.50% - 2.30%, octisalate 5.00% (declared) and homosalate 5.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product 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.

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The product retails for 27.00$ in the United States.

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