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24 - Refreshing Water Mist Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 18 - Final Sale

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Moisturizing

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Sun protection

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Key actives

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2Homosalate 10

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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.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

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

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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).

sodium hyaluronate 1.9% - 2.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

undecane 6.1% - 9.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin

aloe barbadensis leaf extract 23% - 34%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

Sun protection

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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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.

octocrylene 5.5%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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

homosalate 10%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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

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Key Actives

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%

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Works for: 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.

homosalate 10%

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Works for: Sun protection

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jasminum sambac leaf cell extract 1.3% - 2%

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Used as a fragrance

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: 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.

Comodogenic ingredients

theobroma cacao seed extract 1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

All ingredients

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: 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.

homosalate 10%

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Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl salicylate 5%

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Works for: Sun protection

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

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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WIMJ similarity score		42%	40%	40%	40%	40%	40%	40%	40%	38%	38%
SPF	SPF 18	SPF 40	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 40	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 60	SPF 30
Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: ceramide np ceramide 3 +13 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: aleurites moluccanus seed oil allantoin +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate	Common: homosalate octocrylene +2 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate carnitine +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate butyrospermum parkii butter +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate titanium dioxide	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil bisabolol +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: drometrizole trisiloxane glycerin +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	jasminum sambac leaf cell extract Has skin benefit? triethyl citrate Has skin benefit? +10 more	ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? phytosterols Has skin benefit? +10 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +14 more	isobutane Has skin benefit? isobutane Has skin benefit? +9 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +13 more	actinidia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +4 more	argania spinosa kernel oil Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +6 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +29 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +36 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +18 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +38 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +35 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +18 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +15 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +13 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +32 more	ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +19 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Coola Exp. 6/24 & 8/24 - Refreshing Water Mist Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 18 - Final Sale

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What does the product description say?

Sun protection

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