"Coola - Refreshing Water Mist Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 18" "is a broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, this product does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

This product should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called" chemical "sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 2.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 10.00% (declared) and octocrylene 5.50% (declared).

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 product to be medium. 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 36.00$ in the United States.

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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?

Featuring a blend of antioxidants and Indian Jasmine plant stem cells, our weightless Water Mist helps keep you hydrated, refreshed, and protected no matter where your day takes you.

Source: Coola

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: sodium hyaluronate, 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, undecane.

sodium hyaluronate 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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

undecane 0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

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.

octocrylene 5.5%

Irritation risk:

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

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%

Irritation risk:

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

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

homosalate 10%

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

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Key Actives

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

homosalate 10%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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jasminum sambac leaf cell extract 0.15% - 0.55%

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Used as a fragrance

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

Comodogenic ingredients

theobroma cacao seed extract 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

homosalate 10%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl salicylate 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Anisaldehyde, Benzyl acetate, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl glycol, Cocos nucifera water, Delta-decalactone, Didecyldimonium chloride, Ethyl butyrate, Gamma-nonalactone, Gamma-octalactone, Heliotropine, Jasminum sambac leaf cell extract, Unknown, Methyl benzoate, Methylpropanediol, Nerolidol, Polyquaternium-80, Propanediol, Schinus molle extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium phytate, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Tridecane, Triethyl citrate, Undecane, Vanillin, Water

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WIMJ similarity score		42%	40%	40%	40%	40%	38%	38%	37%	37%	37%
SPF	SPF 18	SPF 40	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 40	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 70	SPF 35	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: ceramide np ceramide 3 +13 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: aleurites moluccanus seed oil allantoin +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate butyrospermum parkii butter +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil bisabolol +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: artemia extract butyloctyl salicylate +4 more	Common: homosalate octocrylene +2 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate carthamus tinctorius seed oil +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: dimethicone dipotassium glycyrrhizate +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: dimethicone glycerin +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	jasminum sambac leaf cell extract Has skin benefit? undecane Has skin benefit? +10 more	ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? phytosterols Has skin benefit? +10 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +14 more	isobutane Has skin benefit? isobutane Has skin benefit? +9 more	actinidia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	argania spinosa kernel oil Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +6 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +9 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? +10 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	sorbic acid Has skin benefit? prunus armeniaca kernel oil Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +29 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +36 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +18 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +18 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +13 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +35 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +18 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more

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Coola Refreshing Water Mist Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 18

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Sun protection

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