PRODUCT REVIEW
Colorescience UK Sunforgettable Total Protection Sport Stick SPF 50
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
zinc oxide
13.5%
Irritation risk:
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
butyloctyl salicylate
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
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
iron oxides
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
Anti-aging
tocopherol
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
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
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Designed with EnviroScreen® Technology to provide hydrating, antioxidant-rich mineral protection from environmental aggressors and free radicals.
jojoba esters
5% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
polymethylsilsesquioxane
1.8% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
squalane
25% -
38%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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Anti-oxidation
dimethylmethoxy chromanol
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin
tocopherol
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
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
tocopheryl acetate
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
phenylpropanol
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
jojoba esters
5% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
User reviews (0)
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
bisabolol
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
dimethicone
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
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
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Potential irritants
phenylpropanol
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
jojoba esters
5% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
zinc oxide
13.5%
Irritation risk:
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
squalane
25% -
38%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
jojoba esters
5% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
Show more
Ingredient list view
Zinc oxide, Squalane, Jojoba esters, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Nylon-12, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Butyloctyl salicylate, Glyceryl dibehenate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, Dimethiconol, Unknown, Silica, Methylpropanediol, Tridecyl salicylate, Tribehenin, C26-28 alkyl dimethicone, Synthetic wax, Glyceryl behenate, Triceteareth-4 phosphate, Caprylyl glycol, Physalis angulata extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Bisabolol, Phenylpropanol, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Dimethicone, Iron oxides, Ci 77492
Sources
- A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide
- Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
- Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen products
- Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorods
- ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cells
- Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicylate, Isocetyl Salicylate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Magnesium Salicylate, MEA-Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Potassium Salicylate, Methyl Salicylate, Myristyl Salicylate, Sodium Salicylate, TEA-Salicylate, and Tridecyl Salicylate
- α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
- Singlet molecular oxygen quenching by the antioxidant dimethylmethoxy chromanol in solution and in ex vivo porcine skin
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications