Coola Mineral Sun Silk Moisturizer Cream SPF30
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 30 · 1 UV filter · Broad spectrumWeak protectionLow zinc dose
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil + 8 moreWorks
“Mineral Sun Silk Moisturizer Cream SPF30”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Jasminum sambac leaf cell extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- 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 juiceCocos nucifera oil~4.1–6.2%
- 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 oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~4.5–6.7%
- 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 oilZinc oxide~4.1–6.2%
- 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 oxideCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.9–4.4%
- 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 triglycerideWater~1.8–2.7%
Polyhydroxystearic acid~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidOlive oil polyglyceryl-6 esters~1.2–1.8%
Polyurethane-79~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl alcohol~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPolyglyceryl-6 pentaoleate~0.8–1.2%
Butylene glycol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCitric acid~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDidecyldimonium chloride~0.4–1%
Glycerin~0.45–1.05%
- 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 GlycerinJasminum sambac leaf cell extract~0.4–0.95%
Methylpropanediol~0.4–0.9%
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.35–0.8%
Nymphaea caerulea flower extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia lactiflora leaf cell extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polymethylsilsesquioxane~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxanePolyquaternium-80~0.35–0.8%
Propanediol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSchinus molle extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
T-butyl alcohol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholTheobroma cacao seed extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient 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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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.
| CoolaMineral Sun Silk Moisturizer Cream SPF30YOUR PRODUCT | U BeautyMultimodal Defender SPF30 | Love Sun BodyMoisturizing Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 30 | HumanraceOzone Body Protection Cream SPF 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 42% | 41% |
| Price | — | $160.61 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate | Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract | Betaine |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Coola - Mineral Sun Silk Moisturizer Cream SPF30" uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide reliable sun protection.
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 formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide 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, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 45.00£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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