Coola Classic Face Sunscreen Mist SPF 50
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 4 UV filtersBroad spectrum
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.
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Limnanthes alba seed oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extractWorks well
“Day SPF 30 & Night Organic Eye Cream Duo A Vitamin C-infused day cream that protects and helps reduce the look of fine lines and a Resveratrol-infused night cream that helps restore stressed skin.”
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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractWorks well
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).
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Rubus idaeus seed oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract, 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil + 5 moreWorks
“Powered by our Plant Protection® Complex with Prickly Pear Extract, Raspberry Seed Oil, and Buriti Oil to help nourish skin and combat environmental stressors”
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.
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: carthamus tinctorius seed oil, limnanthes alba seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Hydroxycitronellal + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl salicylate4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateOctocrylene9.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about OctocryleneAlcohol~24–35%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholButyloctyl salicylate~5.6–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Butyloctyl salicylateEthylhexyl methoxycrylene~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps improve stability of sunscreen filters and boost their effectiveness
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycrylenePolyester-8~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and individual ingredients (for example, sunscreens). Can be an allergen
More about Polyester-8Parfum~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumVa/butyl maleate/isobornyl acrylate copolymer~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilRubus idaeus seed oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus idaeus seed oilMauritia flexuosa fruit oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Mauritia flexuosa fruit oilLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilBrassica campestris seed oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris seed oilCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractOpuntia ficus-indica flower extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camelina sativa seed oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Camelina sativa seed oilBisabolol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about BisabololGlycerin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinWater~0.15–0.6%
Ethyl ferulate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diisooctyl succinate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triethyl citrate~0.1–0.4%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLinalool~0.1–0.3%
Benzyl acetate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalyl acetate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isoamyl salicylate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitronellol~0.05–0.3%
Amyl cinnamal~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenethyl alcohol~0.1–0.3%
Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing
More about Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oilTerpineol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eucalyptus oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Decanal~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gamma-decalactone~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethyl heptenal~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Alcohol, Butyloctyl salicylate, Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, Polyester-8, Parfum, Va/butyl maleate/isobornyl acrylate copolymer, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Brassica campestris seed oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, Camelina sativa seed oil, Bisabolol, Glycerin, Water, Ethyl ferulate, Diisooctyl succinate, Triethyl citrate, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Benzyl acetate, Linalyl acetate, Isoamyl salicylate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citronellol, Amyl cinnamal, Pogostemon cablin oil, Phenethyl alcohol, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Terpineol, Eucalyptus oil, Decanal, Gamma-decalactone, Dimethyl heptenal
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| CoolaClassic Face Sunscreen Mist SPF 50YOUR PRODUCT | Image skincareDAILY PREVENTION™ protect and refresh mist SPF 40 | VacationSuper Spritz Face Mist SPF 50 | Alba BotanicaMaximum Sunscreen Clear Spray, Fragrance Free, SPF 70 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 49% | 44% | 40% |
| Price | $32.00 | $23.00−$9.00 | $22.00−$10.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 11 | 6 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Butyrospermum Parkii Oil | Cocos Nucifera Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 40 | SPF 50 | SPF 70 |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Coola - Classic Face Sunscreen Mist SPF 50" can offer reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
It should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
Sunscreen filters
This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 2.90% (declared), butyloctyl salicylate 6.20% - 9.30%, octisalate 4.90% (declared) and octocrylene 9.50% (declared).
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Coola" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 28.00$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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