Coola Exp. 6/24 & 8/24 - Refreshing Water Mist Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 18 - Final Sale
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Sun protectionSPF 18 · 4 UV filters · Broad spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.
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.
MoisturizingUndecane, Sodium hyaluronate + 5 moreWorks
“Featuring a blend of antioxidants and Indian Jasmine plant stem cells, our weightless Water Mist helps keep you hydrated, refreshed, and protected no matter where your day takes you. 1.7 FL OZ / 50 m L | .85 FL OZ / 25 m L”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium hyaluronate, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Jasminum sambac leaf cell extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane2%
- 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 methoxydibenzoylmethaneHomosalate10%
- 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 salicylate5%
- 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 salicylateOctocrylene5.5%
- 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 OctocryleneAloe barbadensis leaf extract~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractUndecane~6.1–9.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecaneTridecane~4.3–6.4%
Water~3.4–5.1%
Cocos nucifera water~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Cocos nucifera waterSodium hyaluronate~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateJasminum sambac leaf cell extract~1.3–2%
Theobroma cacao seed extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Schinus molle extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Heliotropine~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolButylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolMethylpropanediol~0.15–0.65%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.2–0.8%
- 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 triglycerideCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolyquaternium-80~0.15–0.65%
Sodium phytate~0.15–0.5%
Didecyldimonium chloride~0.15–0.55%
Anisaldehyde~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl acetate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Delta-decalactone~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gamma-nonalactone~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gamma-octalactone~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methyl benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Nerolidol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethyl butyrate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triethyl citrate~0.05–0.2%
Vanillin~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Undecane, Tridecane, Water, Cocos nucifera water, Sodium hyaluronate, Jasminum sambac leaf cell extract, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Schinus molle extract, Heliotropine, Unknown, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Methylpropanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl glycol, Polyquaternium-80, Sodium phytate, Didecyldimonium chloride, Anisaldehyde, Benzyl acetate, Delta-decalactone, Gamma-nonalactone, Gamma-octalactone, Methyl benzoate, Nerolidol, Ethyl butyrate, Triethyl citrate, Vanillin
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| CoolaExp. 6/24 & 8/24 - Refreshing Water Mist Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 18 - Final SaleYOUR PRODUCT | Face Reality SkincareBrilliant Defense SPF 50 | Peter Thomas RothMax Matte Shine Control Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45 | CliniqueNEW UV Solutions Mattifying Sunscreen SPF 50 | |
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| Match | — | 43% | 41% | 40% |
| Price | — | $42.00 | $34.00 | $39.68 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate | Ceramide Eos | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 18 | SPF 50 | SPF 45 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Coola - Exp. 6/24 & 8/24 - Refreshing Water Mist Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 18 - Final Sale" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this product is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.
Sunscreen filters
This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 2.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 10.00% (declared) and octocrylene 5.50% (declared).
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Coola" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 22.00$ 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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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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