Coola Mineral Body Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 4 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.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“Redness, Dryness, and Dark Spots Formulation.”
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-agingNot advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 17 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
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, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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: cocos nucifera oil, limnanthes alba seed oil.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Zinc oxide7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideTitanium dioxide3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideAloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–35%
- 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 juiceAmyris balsamifera bark oil~6.6–9.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arachidyl alcohol~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholArachidyl glucoside~2.7–4%
Behenyl alcohol~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholBenzyl acetate~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brassica campestris seed oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris seed oilButyloctyl salicylate~1.5–2.3%
- 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 salicylateC30-38 olefin/isopropyl maleate/ma copolymer~1.3–1.9%
Camelina sativa seed oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Camelina sativa seed oilCananga odorata flower oil~0.8–1.2%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.6–1.35%
- 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 oleosomes~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Carthamus tinctorius oleosomesCetyl alcohol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.4–0.9%
Cocos nucifera oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.85%
Evernia prunastri extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateLaminaria digitata extract~0.3–0.7%
- 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 extractLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.35–0.75%
- 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 oilMagnesium sulfate~0.3–0.7%
Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Mauritia flexuosa fruit oilMethyl anthranilate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a fragrance. It can be used a booster for UV filters in non-European sunscreen formulations. A draft regulation in the EU proposes to restrict the usage of this ingredient to a low concentration in sunscreens because of concerns of photo-toxicity
More about Methyl anthranilateNeopentyl glycol diheptanoate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Neopentyl glycol diheptanoateOpuntia humifusa flower/stem extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilPolymethyl methacrylate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylatePolysorbate 60~0.2–0.75%
Rubus idaeus seed oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus idaeus seed oilSilica~0.35–0.8%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSorbitan sesquioleate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateSorbitan tristearate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan tristearateStearyl alcohol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholStearyl/octyldodecyl citrate crosspolymer~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolTriethyl citrate~0.05–0.2%
Vp/hexadecene copolymer~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens
More about Vp/hexadecene copolymerIngredient list view
Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Arachidyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, Behenyl alcohol, Benzyl acetate, Brassica campestris seed oil, Butyloctyl salicylate, C30-38 olefin/isopropyl maleate/ma copolymer, Camelina sativa seed oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes, Cetyl alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig extract, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Evernia prunastri extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Laminaria digitata extract, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Magnesium sulfate, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Methyl anthranilate, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Opuntia humifusa flower/stem extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Polymethyl methacrylate, Polysorbate 60, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Silica, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Sorbitan tristearate, Stearyl alcohol, Stearyl/octyldodecyl citrate crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Triethyl citrate, Vp/hexadecene copolymer
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Product summary
The ingredient list suggests that "Coola - Mineral Body Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50" can provide reliable sun protection. 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).
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).
Sunscreen filters
This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. The organic filters in the product are: butyloctyl salicylate and methyl anthranilate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.
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 from 32.00$ up to 49.00$ 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 16 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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