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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.
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).
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.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
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.
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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 oxideTraditionally 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 juiceA 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 triglycerideA 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 salicylateOne 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 GlycerinHelps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateUsed to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Carthamus tinctorius oleosomesHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Mauritia flexuosa fruit oilA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus idaeus seed oilThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
More about Rosa canina seed oilA 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 oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneAn umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateA red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteIs used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneZinc oxide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyloctyl salicylate, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/succinate, Glycerin, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, Sorbitan oleate, Trimethoxybenzylidene pentanedione, Arachidyl alcohol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Rosa canina seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Opuntia vulgaris extract, Behenyl alcohol, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Isostearic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, Xanthan gum, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Iron oxides, Ci 77891, Sorbitan isostearate, Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Disteardimonium hectorite, Ci 77499, Propylene carbonate, Gluconolactone, Sodium benzoate
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Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Coola - Mineral Face Lotion Sheer Matte SPF 30" can offer reliable sun protection. 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).
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).
This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: butyloctyl salicylate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be low. 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.
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Coola" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
The product retails for 36.00$ in the United States.
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