Coola Makeup Setting Spray Organic Sunscreen SPF 30
Works for
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-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Laminaria digitata extractWorks well
“Fine Lines, Wrinkles”
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 toneSide benefit · 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).
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Diisopropyl adipate, Sodium hyaluronate + 7 moreWorks
“This weightless, matte-finish spray helps makeup stay put and delivers a quick hit of hydration and sun protection anytime you need it.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, diisopropyl adipate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water, Parfum + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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 methoxydibenzoylmethane2.8%
- 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 methoxydibenzoylmethaneHomosalate3.5%
- 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 salicylate3.9%
- 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 salicylateAlcohol~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 AlcoholIsodecyl neopentanoate~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.
More about Isodecyl neopentanoateDicaprylyl carbonate~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateDiisopropyl adipate~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisopropyl adipateSilica silylate~2.8–4.2%
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium hyaluronate~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilPhoenix dactylifera leaf cell extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia lactiflora leaf cell extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus communis callus extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractLaminaria digitata extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.45–1%
- 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 extractGlycerin~0.35–0.85%
- 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~0.35–0.75%
Ethyl ferulate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pvp~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about PvpParfum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTriethyl citrate~0.15–0.65%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLinalool~0.15–0.55%
Benzyl acetate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalyl acetate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isoamyl salicylate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilCitronellol~0.1–0.45%
Amyl cinnamal~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenethyl alcohol~0.1–0.5%
Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing
More about Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oilTerpineol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eucalyptus oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Decanal~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gamma-decalactone~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Alcohol, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Diisopropyl adipate, Silica silylate, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water, Sodium hyaluronate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Phoenix dactylifera leaf cell extract, Paeonia lactiflora leaf cell extract, Juniperus communis callus extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Glycerin, Water, Ethyl ferulate, Pvp, Parfum, Triethyl citrate, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Benzyl acetate, Linalyl acetate, Isoamyl salicylate, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Citronellol, Amyl cinnamal, Pogostemon cablin oil, Phenethyl alcohol, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Terpineol, Eucalyptus oil, Decanal, Gamma-decalactone, Unknown
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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.
| CoolaMakeup Setting Spray Organic Sunscreen SPF 30YOUR PRODUCT | Hampton SunSPF 30 Continuous Mist Sunscreen | Ultra ViolettePreen Screen SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen Mist With Niacinamide | Bare RepublicClearScreen Clean & Invisible Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Spray, SPF 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 46% | 45% | 43% |
| Price | $36.00 | $12.00−$24.00 | $28.79−$7.21 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Niacinamide | Butyloctyl Salicylate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
We assess that "Coola - Makeup Setting Spray Organic Sunscreen SPF 30" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).
Sunscreen filters
This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 2.80% (declared), octisalate 3.90% (declared) and homosalate 3.50% (declared).
Irritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Coola" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 36.00$ 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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