PRODUCT REVIEW

Coola Body Spray SPF30

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Anti-oxidation
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Limnanthes alba seed oil 0.95% - 1.4%Carthamus tinctorius seed oil 1.7% - 2.6%

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Product summary

We assess that "Coola - Body Spray SPF30" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. 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).

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. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 2.80% (declared), butyloctyl salicylate 2.10% - 3.10%, octisalate 4.90% (declared) and octocrylene 7.60% (declared).

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Coola" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

Price

The product retails for 27.00£ 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.

octocrylene 7.6%

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

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.8%

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

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.

butyloctyl salicylate 2.1% - 3.1%

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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

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.

limnanthes alba seed oil 0.95% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 5.7% - 8.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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).

Moisturizing

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cocos nucifera oil, carthamus tinctorius seed oil.

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).

opuntia ficus-indica seed oil 0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial properties

carthamus tinctorius seed oil 1.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

cocos nucifera oil 4.9% - 7.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (rubus idaeus seed oil) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

rubus idaeus seed oil 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin

carthamus tinctorius seed oil 1.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

limnanthes alba seed oil 0.95% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

limnanthes alba seed oil 0.95% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

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

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

carthamus tinctorius seed oil 1.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

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Potential irritants

alcohol 23% - 35%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

alcohol 3.8% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

Comodogenic ingredients

cocos nucifera oil 4.9% - 7.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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alcohol 23% - 35%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 5.7% - 8.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial, Reduces redness, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

cocos nucifera oil 4.9% - 7.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

Ingredient list view

Alcohol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cocos nucifera oil, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Alcohol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Butyloctyl salicylate, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Dimethyl heptenal, Gamma-nonalactone, Gamma-octalactone, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Maltol, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Methyl dihydroabietate, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Trans-2-hexenal, Triethyl citrate, Vanillin

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SPF	SPF 30	SPF 35	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 100	SPF 40	SPF 50
Key ingredients	opuntia ficus-indica seed oil butyloctyl salicylate +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +1 more Other: ethylhexyl olivate glycerin +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +1 more Other: bisabolol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: beeswax beeswax +6 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate rubus idaeus seed oil Other: bisabolol caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate carthamus tinctorius seed oil Other: bisabolol caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +1 more Other: benzophenone-3 dimethicone +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +1 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate phyllanthus emblica fruit extract	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +1 more Other: homosalate
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	alcohol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +9 more	polyester-8 Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +11 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +15 more	raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +14 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? isobutane Has skin benefit? +8 more	sd alcohol 40 Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? isobutane Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	alcohol Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +20 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +25 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +29 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +39 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +18 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +13 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +13 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +12 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Coola Body Spray SPF30

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Moisturizing

Anti-oxidation

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