Coola Exp. 3/24 - Classic Body Organic Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 - Guava Mango - Final Sale
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 5 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-agingNot advertised by the brand · Limnanthes alba seed oilWorks well
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 claimWorks 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, Limnanthes alba seed oil + 1 moreMay help
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Limnanthes alba seed oil, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil + 3 moreWorks
“Made with our antioxidant-rich Plant Protection® complex, including Prickly Pear Extract, Raspberry Seed Oil, and Buriti Oil to help hydrate and nourish the skin”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: carthamus tinctorius seed oil, limnanthes alba 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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilMedium 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 methoxydibenzoylmethaneHomosalate4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against 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. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
More about HomosalateEthylhexyl 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~5.1–7.7%
- 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 salicylateVa/butyl maleate/isobornyl acrylate copolymer~4.4–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limnanthes alba seed oil~3.5–5.3%
- 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 oilMauritia flexuosa fruit oil~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Mauritia flexuosa fruit oilRubus idaeus seed oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus idaeus seed oilBrassica campestris seed oil~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris seed oilCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilOpuntia ficus-indica flower extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camelina sativa seed oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Camelina sativa seed oilEthyl ferulate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGamma-decalactone~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gamma-undecalactone~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Decanal~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Allyl caproate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcohol3-hexenol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexenyl acetate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethyl butyrate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethyl lactate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexyl acetate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isoamyl acetate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethyl heptenal~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triethyl citrate~0.05–0.3%
Vanillin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilIngredient list view
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Alcohol, Butyloctyl salicylate, Va/butyl maleate/isobornyl acrylate copolymer, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Brassica campestris seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, Camelina sativa seed oil, Ethyl ferulate, Parfum, Gamma-decalactone, Gamma-undecalactone, Decanal, Allyl caproate, Benzyl alcohol, 3-hexenol, Hexenyl acetate, Ethyl butyrate, Unknown, Ethyl lactate, Hexyl acetate, Isoamyl acetate, Maltol, Dimethyl heptenal, Triethyl citrate, Vanillin, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Unknown
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| CoolaExp. 3/24 - Classic Body Organic Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 - Guava Mango - Final SaleYOUR PRODUCT | Bondi SandsSport SPF50+ Sunscreen Spray | Banana BoatKids Sport Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 | VacationClassic Spray SPF 50 | |
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| Match | — | 39% | 39% | 38% |
| Price | $14.00 | — | $13.99 | $19.00+$5.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Tinosorb S | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
We believe that "Coola - Exp. 3/24 - Classic Body Organic Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 - Guava Mango - Final Sale" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.
Sunscreen filters
This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 2.90% (declared), butyloctyl salicylate 4.50% - 6.80%, octisalate 4.90% (declared), homosalate 4.00% (declared) and octocrylene 9.50% (declared).
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Coola" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 15.00$ 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 4 studies and safety reviews.
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