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Collistar Sun Tan Active Protection Tanning Cream for Sensitive Skin SPF30

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 3.7% - 4.5%

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Product summary

We believe that "Collistar - Sun Tan Active Protection Tanning Cream for Sensitive Skin SPF30" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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. 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. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 2.20% - 2.70%, uvinul a plus 3.70% - 4.50%, octisalate 3.30% - 4.00%, uvinul t 2.60% - 3.20% and ensulizole 2.10% - 2.50%.

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 moisturizer 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 20.55£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 3.7% - 4.5%

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

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

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 2.2% - 2.7%

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

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.

ethylhexyl triazone 2.6% - 3.2%

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

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

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.

ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate 0.2% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

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

ascorbyl palmitate 0.25% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

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).

ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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: arginine, 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: arginine, helianthus annuus seed oil.

glycerin 0.3% - 0.55%

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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

ectoin 0.25% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate 0.25% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Moisturizing

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

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 3.7% - 4.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

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Potential irritants

humulus lupulus extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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Hops extract. Can contain common irritants and allergens geraniol, limonene, linalool

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 3.7% - 4.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

dibutyl adipate 5.5% - 6.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 4.5% - 5.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

Ingredient list view

Water, Dibutyl adipate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Arginine, Polyester-5, Pentylene glycol, Coco-caprylate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, 1,2-hexanediol, Acrylates/palmeth-25 acrylate copolymer, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Xanthan gum, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, Lecithin, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Tocopheryl acetate, Glycerin, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Tocopherol, Ectoin, Ascorbyl palmitate, Canola oil, Amylopectin, Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate, Citric acid, Butylene glycol, Humulus lupulus extract, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Carbomer, Beta-carotene, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Dna

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Key ingredients	arginine bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +9 more	Common: arginine bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +5 more Other:	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter diethylhexyl butamido triazone +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester madecassic acid +8 more	Common: arginine bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +4 more Other: allantoin butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: phenylene bis-diphenyltriazine	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more Other: panthenol dimethicone +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: anhydroxylitol butyloctyl salicylate +3 more	Common: arginine bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +4 more Other: dimethicone dipotassium glycyrrhizate +3 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl triazone +1 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more Other: panthenol carnosine +7 more
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Potential Irritants	humulus lupulus extract Has skin benefit? ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate Has skin benefit? +21 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? picea abies wood extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +11 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +15 more	lonicera japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? lonicera caprifolium flower extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	ci 17200 Has skin benefit? ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +14 more	sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +13 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? coptis japonica root extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +34 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Collistar Sun Tan Active Protection Tanning Cream for Sensitive Skin SPF30

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Moisturizing

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