Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Sun protection
- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Product Summary
"Coola - Classic Cucumber Facial Sunscreen Moisturizer SPF 30" is using UV filters in a relatively low concentration. Because of this, it might not be able to provide reliable sun protection.
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.
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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 2.00% (declared) and octinoxate 2.10% (declared).
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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Coola" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 32.00$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Classic Cucumber Facial Sunscreen Moisturizer SPF 30
Source: From product name
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:
glycerin, caprylyl glycol.
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: helianthus annuus extract, oenothera biennis oil.
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
Polysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Powered by an array of organic ingredients, this formula features Safflower Oleosomes for lasting hydration and antioxidant-rich Acai Oil, known for its anti-aging benefits.
Source: Beautylish
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
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.
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 60/100.
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Key Actives
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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.
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Potential irritants
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
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.
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
Polysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Used to improve stability of the formulation
Comedogenic ingredients
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
All ingredients
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.
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
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
Polysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
Used to improve stability of the formulation
Ingredient list view
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Carthamus tinctorius flower, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Euterpe oleracea fruit oil, Unknown, Agar, Unknown, Fragaria vesca fruit extract, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus extract, Helianthus annuus seed extract, Hydrogenated polydecene, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Unknown, Oenothera biennis extract, Oenothera biennis oil, Plankton extract, Propanediol, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Trideceth-10, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Water, Xanthan gum