Coola Organic Mineral Sun Silk Face Moisturizer Sunscreen, Skin Care for Daily Protection, Full Spectrum SPF 30
Works for
0 of 3 advertised claims delivered
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.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“Broad Spectrum SPF 30 protects the most vulnerable spots from UV damage.”
This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“The indulgent formula defends against premature aging and leaves a silky soft, glowing finish.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 10 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 extract.
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?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Cananga odorata flower oil, Jasminum grandiflorum flower extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic6 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale6 flagged
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Ingredients
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3-hexenol~26–31%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acacia decurrens flower extract~5.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant benefits but research on effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Acacia decurrens flower extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~4.8–5.9%
- 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 extractBenzyl acetate~3.8–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~3–3.6%
- 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 glycolCananga odorata flower oil~2–2.4%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.8–2.2%
- 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 triglycerideCaprylyl glycol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCetearyl alcohol~1.2–1.5%
- 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 alcoholCitric acid~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCocos nucifera oil~0.75–1.15%
- 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 oilDidecyldimonium chloride~0.65–0.95%
Glycerin~0.6–0.9%
- 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 GlycerinHexyl acetate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isoamyl acetate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jasminum grandiflorum flower extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Jasminum grandiflorum flower extractJasminum sambac flower extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jasminum sambac leaf cell extract~0.4–0.6%
Methyl benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Methylpropanediol~0.3–0.6%
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.3–0.5%
Nymphaea caerulea flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olive oil polyglyceryl-6 esters~0.35–0.65%
Paeonia lactiflora leaf cell extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-6 pentaoleate~0.3–0.55%
Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidPolymethylsilsesquioxane~0.3–0.55%
- 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-80~0.5–0.7%
Polyurethane-79~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~0.3–0.5%
- 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~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.45–0.65%
- 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 oilTheobroma cacao seed extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Triethyl citrate~0.3–0.5%
Water~0.3–0.55%
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumZinc oxide13.5%
- 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 oxideAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.45–0.7%
- 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 extractAmylvinyl carbinol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anisaldehyde~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilBenzyl alcohol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholButylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 glycolCamphor~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–0.7%
- 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 triglycerideCaprylyl glycol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCetearyl alcohol~0.45–0.65%
- 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 alcoholCitric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCocos nucifera oil~0.35–0.6%
- 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 oilDidecyldimonium chloride~0.35–0.6%
Ethyl 2-methylbutyrate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethyl benzoate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethyl butyrate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilGamma-octalactone~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gamma-nonalactone~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gamma-undecalactone~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.35–0.65%
- 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 GlycerinHeliotropine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jasminum sambac leaf cell extract~0.3–0.55%
Linalyl acetate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methylpropanediol~0.3–0.6%
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.3–0.55%
Nymphaea caerulea flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olive oil polyglyceryl-6 esters~0.45–0.65%
Paeonia lactiflora leaf cell extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-6 pentaoleate~0.35–0.65%
Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidPolymethylsilsesquioxane~0.4–0.65%
- 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-80~0.55–0.85%
Polyurethane-79~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~0.3–0.55%
- 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~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.35–0.65%
- 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 oilTheobroma cacao seed extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Triethyl citrate~0.25–0.45%
Vanillin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~0.2–0.4%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
3-hexenol, Acacia decurrens flower extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Benzyl acetate, Butylene glycol, Cananga odorata flower oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Citric acid, Cocos nucifera oil, Didecyldimonium chloride, Glycerin, Hexyl acetate, Isoamyl acetate, Jasminum grandiflorum flower extract, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Jasminum sambac leaf cell extract, Methyl benzoate, Methylpropanediol, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Nymphaea caerulea flower extract, Olive oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, Paeonia lactiflora leaf cell extract, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-6 pentaoleate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polyquaternium-80, Polyurethane-79, Propanediol, Schinus molle extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Triethyl citrate, Water, Xanthan gum, Zinc oxide, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Amylvinyl carbinol, Anisaldehyde, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Benzyl alcohol, Butylene glycol, Camphor, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Citric acid, Cocos nucifera oil, Didecyldimonium chloride, Ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, Ethyl benzoate, Ethyl butyrate, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Gamma-octalactone, Gamma-nonalactone, Gamma-undecalactone, Glycerin, Heliotropine, Jasminum sambac leaf cell extract, Linalyl acetate, Maltol, Methylpropanediol, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Nymphaea caerulea flower extract, Olive oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, Paeonia lactiflora leaf cell extract, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-6 pentaoleate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polyquaternium-80, Polyurethane-79, Propanediol, Schinus molle extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Triethyl citrate, Vanillin, Water, Xanthan gum
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Product summary
We are worried that "Coola - Organic Mineral Sun Silk Face Moisturizer Sunscreen, Skin Care for Daily Protection, Full Spectrum SPF 30" might not be able to provide reliable sun protection because it uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively weak concentration.
This moisturizer should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.
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 a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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 for 42.00$ 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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