Coola Classic Organic Sunscreen Stick SPF 30 - Tropical Coconut
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 30 · 3 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-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“Full Spectrum 360° 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 · No ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
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 · 5 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 7 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, 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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane3%
- 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%
- 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 salicylateOctocrylene7%
- 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 Octocrylene1,2-hexanediol~24–35%
Bisabolol~5–7.4%
- 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 BisabololBis-octyldodecyl dimer dilinoleate/propanediol copolymer~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brassica campestris seed oil~3.6–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris seed oilCamelina sativa seed oil~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Camelina sativa seed oilCamellia oleifera seed oil~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilDimethyl heptenal~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gamma-nonalactone~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gamma-octalactone~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxystearic acid~0.45–1.05%
Limnanthes alba seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- 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 oilMaltol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Mauritia flexuosa fruit oilOpuntia ficus-indica flower extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyester-8~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and individual ingredients (for example, sunscreens). Can be an allergen
More about Polyester-8Rubus idaeus seed oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus idaeus seed oilSilica dimethyl silylate~0.15–0.5%
Trans-2-hexenal~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triethyl citrate~0.05–0.25%
Vanillin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, 1,2-hexanediol, Bisabolol, Bis-octyldodecyl dimer dilinoleate/propanediol copolymer, Brassica campestris seed oil, Camelina sativa seed oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Dimethyl heptenal, Gamma-nonalactone, Gamma-octalactone, Hydroxystearic acid, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Maltol, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, Polyester-8, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Silica dimethyl silylate, Trans-2-hexenal, Triethyl citrate, Vanillin
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Product summary
The ingredient list suggests that "Coola - Classic Organic Sunscreen Stick SPF 30 - Tropical Coconut" can provide reliable sun protection. 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).
This moisturizer 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. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 4.00% (declared) and octocrylene 7.00% (declared).
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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 20.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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