Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Sun protection
- Evens skin tone
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Key actives
Product Summary
"Coola - Organic Mineral Sun Silk Moisturizer SPF 30" 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
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive 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 for 42.00$ in the United States.
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Organic Mineral Sun Silk Moisturizer SPF 30
Source: From product name
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.
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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
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
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
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.
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Visibly soften, moisturize, and illuminate skin to support a more youthful look.
Source: Sephora
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).
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Dullness and Uneven Texture Formulation.
Source: Sephora
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).
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.
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 60/100.
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| Product | Similarity | Price | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Coola Organic Mineral Sun Silk Moisturizer SPF 30 | Current | $42.00 | |
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Key Actives
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Ingredient list view
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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