Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Coppertone - GLOW SHIMMER SPF 50 SUNSCREEN SPRAY" can provide reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 0.00% (declared), butyloctyl salicylate 5.80% - 7.00%, octisalate 0.00% (declared), homosalate 0.00% (declared) and octocrylene 0.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits 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.

What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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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.

octocrylene 9%

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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

butyloctyl salicylate 5.8% - 7%

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

A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Coppertone Glow SPF 50 sunscreen sprays on effortlessly, drying quickly and leaving your skin feeling smooth, silky and hydrated.

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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, butylene glycol.

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: dimethicone, isododecane.

glycerin 0.55% - 0.85%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

dimethicone 1.5% - 1.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

diisopropyl adipate 1.6% - 1.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Anti-aging

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

tocopherol 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

Evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.45% - 0.7%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

dimethicone 1.5% - 1.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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isobutane 6.9% - 8.4%

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sd alcohol 40-b 12.6%

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Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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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 9%

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Works for: Sun protection

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

ethylhexyl salicylate 4.5%

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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, Water, Isobutane, Sd alcohol 40-b, Butyloctyl salicylate, Diethylhexyl carbonate, Glycereth-26, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Butylene glycol, Diisopropyl adipate, Dimethicone, Polyamide-8, Isododecane, 1,2-hexanediol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Mica, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Tocopherol, Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, Arachidyl alcohol, Iron oxides, Ci 77163, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Behenyl alcohol, Silica, Arachidyl glucoside, Disodium edta, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate

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Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +5 more Other: carnitine copernicia cerifera wax +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +4 more Other: drometrizole trisiloxane ethylhexyl triazone +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +5 more Other: artemia extract dimethiconol	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +5 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride polymethylsilsesquioxane	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract cocos nucifera oil +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other:	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +4 more Other:	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: prunus armeniaca kernel oil squalane	Common: glycerin homosalate +3 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +4 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate glycerin +6 more Other: panthenol panthenol +2 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? sd alcohol 40-b Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +13 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone Has skin benefit? +11 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	ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	isobutane Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +6 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +10 more	sorbic acid Has skin benefit? prunus armeniaca kernel oil Has skin benefit? +6 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +15 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +38 more	octocrylene Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +20 more

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Coppertone GLOW SHIMMER SPF 50 SUNSCREEN SPRAY

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Moisturizing

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Anti-aging

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