Based on the ingredients included, we believe that this product can offer reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because 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).

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. The organic filters in the product are: octinoxate and octisalate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses both octinoxate and octisalate.

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 this sunscreen 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.

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The product retails for 59.69$ in the United States.

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Anti-oxidation

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.

titanium dioxide 3.6% - 4.4%

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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

zinc oxide 5.4% - 6.6%

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

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6% - 7.3%

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

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

Moisturizing

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: faex, saccharomyces cerevisiae extract.

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: dimethicone, pantethine.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine

pantethine 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to hydrate the skin by improving its barrier funciton

acetyl glucosamine 0.4% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin

dimethicone 0.3% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (caffeine, porphyra yezoensis extract, rosa roxburghii fruit extract). In theory, they could help neutralize free radicals in skin and lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun), but there is no evidence that these ingredients can have a noticeable effect in skin.

caffeine 0.35% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

porphyra yezoensis extract 0.7% - 1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

rosa roxburghii fruit extract 0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A fruit extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is missing

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Ingredients & concentrations

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yeast extract 0.4% - 0.65%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin

yeast extract 0.4% - 0.65%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Evens skin tone

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6% - 7.3%

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Works for: Sun protection

citrus unshiu peel extract 0.7% - 1.1%

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Comodogenic ingredients

laureth-4 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

porphyra yezoensis extract 0.7% - 1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6% - 7.3%

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Works for: Sun protection

zinc oxide 5.4% - 6.6%

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Works for: Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

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Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Zinc oxide, Butylene glycol, Titanium dioxide, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetyl alcohol, Laureth-4, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Peg-100 stearate, Rosa roxburghii fruit extract, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Porphyra yezoensis extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Gentiana lutea root extract, Salicornia herbacea extract, Plankton extract, Yeast extract, Faex, Yeast extract, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Tocopheryl acetate, Pantethine, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Acetyl glucosamine, Propylene glycol dicaprate, Caprylyl glycol, Polyethylene, Caffeine, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone, Nylon-12, Zeolite, Lecithin, Polysorbate 80, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Isostearic acid, Calcium chloride, Silica, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Xanthan gum, Hexylene glycol, Disodium edta, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Iron oxides

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WIMJ similarity score		51%	51%	51%	46%	45%	44%	42%	36%	35%	34%
SPF	SPF 40	SPF 45	SPF 40	SPF 35	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	acetyl glucosamine caffeine +10 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine caffeine +3 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 linoleic acid +19 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine dimethicone +1 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +5 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine dimethicone +1 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +7 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine dimethicone +1 more Other: retinol palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +8 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +4 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside acetyl hexapeptide-8 +16 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine zinc oxide Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride chondrus crispus extract +8 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine dimethicone +1 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: algae extract butyloctyl salicylate +6 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine caffeine +1 more Other: algae extract bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +9 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? copaifera officinalis resin Has skin benefit? +24 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ethylene brassylate Has skin benefit? +19 more	limonene Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +30 more	sodium dehydroacetate Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +18 more	parfum Has skin benefit? moringa oleifera seed extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +14 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +28 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +84 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +37 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +43 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +96 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +40 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +26 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +55 more

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