PRODUCT REVIEW

Coola Mineral Silk Moisturiser SPF30

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based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Sun protection

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Cocos nucifera oil 4.1% - 6.2%Simmondsia chinensis seed oil 4.5% - 6.7%

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Product summary

We are worried that "Coola - Mineral Silk Moisturiser SPF30" might not be able to provide reliable sun protection because it uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively weak concentration.

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This moisturizer is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer 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 21.00£ up to 42.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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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?

Mineral Silk Moisturiser SPF30

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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, cocos nucifera oil.

simmondsia chinensis seed oil 4.5% - 6.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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.

caprylic/capric triglyceride 2.9% - 4.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

cocos nucifera oil 4.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

Sun protection

This product uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide a reliable sun protection.

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.

zinc oxide 4.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk:

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

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

cocos nucifera oil 4.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

simmondsia chinensis seed oil 4.5% - 6.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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Potential irritants

jasminum sambac leaf cell extract 0.4% - 0.95%

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Used as a fragrance

nelumbo nucifera flower extract 0.35% - 0.8%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing

Comodogenic ingredients

cocos nucifera oil 4.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

cetearyl alcohol 1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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aloe barbadensis leaf juice 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging

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

cocos nucifera oil 4.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

simmondsia chinensis seed oil 4.5% - 6.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cocos nucifera oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Zinc oxide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Water, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Olive oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, Polyurethane-79, Cetearyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-6 pentaoleate, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Didecyldimonium chloride, Glycerin, Jasminum sambac leaf cell extract, Methylpropanediol, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Nymphaea caerulea flower extract, Paeonia lactiflora leaf cell extract, Parfum, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polyquaternium-80, Propanediol, Schinus molle extract, T-butyl alcohol, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Xanthan gum

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WIMJ similarity score		42%	40%	39%	39%	38%	38%	38%	38%	38%	38%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 40	SPF 45	SPF 34	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30
Key ingredients	caprylic/capric triglyceride cocos nucifera oil +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride cocos nucifera oil +2 more Other: cocos nucifera fruit extract helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more	Common: polymethylsilsesquioxane simmondsia chinensis seed oil +2 more Other: n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate lactobionic acid +14 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: althaea officinalis root extract persea gratissima oil +1 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride cocos nucifera oil +3 more Other: carthamus tinctorius seed oil helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride cocos nucifera oil +4 more Other: madecassic acid linoleic acid +10 more	Common: glycerin simmondsia chinensis seed oil +2 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine +15 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +10 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin Other: dimethicone dipotassium glycyrrhizate +2 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +1 more Other: helianthus annuus seed oil pinus pinaster bark extract +2 more	Common: glycerin caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: niacinamide bakuchiol +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? nelumbo nucifera flower extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? sorbitan laurate Has skin benefit? +2 more	mandelic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +18 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? sambucus nigra fruit extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	oleyl alcohol Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +24 more	betula alba bark extract Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? brassica oleracea italica extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +9 more	epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? cocos nucifera oil Has skin benefit? +28 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +16 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? +41 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +37 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +18 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +62 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +48 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +41 more	zinc Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +35 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +35 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Coola Mineral Silk Moisturiser SPF30

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