"Coppertone - Tanning Dry Oil Sunscreen Spray SPF 15" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this moisturizer is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.

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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: oxybenzone 3.00% (declared), avobenzone 2.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared) and homosalate 10.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without 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.

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The product retails from 6.97$ up to 9.15$ in the United States.

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Sun protection
Anti-blemish

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Many skin care experts recommend that you regularly use at least an SPF 15 to help reduce the risk of premature aging, wrinkling and skin cancer, especially if you burn easily or spend long periods of time in the sun.

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This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging. 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).

tocopherol 3.8% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing with Aloe and Vitamin E. Fast-absorbing.

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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, 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: cocos nucifera oil, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum

cocos nucifera oil 3.2% - 4.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

glycerin 3.6% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

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

paraffinum liquidum 2.4% - 3.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

tocopherol 3.8% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%

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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.

benzophenone-3 3%

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

Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption

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

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

This non-greasy formula is also hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic, so it won't clog pores or cause breakouts.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

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Key Actives

tocopherol 3.8% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

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

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

tocopherol 0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

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

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

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Potential irritants

parfum 1.5% - 2.2%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

benzophenone-3 3%

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Works for: Sun protection

Comodogenic ingredients

cocos nucifera oil 3.2% - 4.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

cocos nucifera oil 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer 23% - 35%

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glycerin 3.6% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

aloe barbadensis leaf extract 4.6% - 6.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Cocos nucifera oil, Paraffinum liquidum, Parfum, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Benzophenone-3, Alcohol denat., Acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Cocos nucifera oil, Paraffinum liquidum, Parfum

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SPF	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 15	SPF 50	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 15	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 15	SPF 50
Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum paraffinum liquidum +9 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum cocos nucifera oil +2 more Other: retinyl palmitate glycine soja oil +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide nonapeptide-1 +9 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +1 more Other: sulfur dimethicone +9 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin Other: beeswax camellia sinensis leaf extract +9 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Other: lanolin petrolatum +3 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin Other: niacinamide adenosine +11 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: retinyl palmitate petrolatum +3 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin Other: capryloyl salicylic acid panthenol +6 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +6 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	gardenia florida fruit extract Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? +14 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +3 more	parfum Has skin benefit? morus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? menthol Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? +8 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +17 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +27 more	sesamum indicum seed oil Has skin benefit? tocopherol Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +32 more	acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer Has skin benefit? stearoxytrimethylsilane Has skin benefit? +16 more

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Coppertone Tanning Dry Oil Sunscreen Spray SPF 15

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