Coppertone

Coppertone Water Babies Sunscreen Lotion Spray, SPF 50

Name: Coppertone - Water Babies Sunscreen Lotion Spray, SPF 50
Brand: Coppertone

SPF 50Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium·5 UV filters

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Sun protection

SPF 50 · 5 UV filters

Broad spectrum

SPF 50Broad spectrumChemical filtersWater-resistantNo white cast

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.

UV spectrum

UVB290–320 nmUVA II320–340 nmUVA I340–400 nm

Homosalate

Octisalate

Octocrylene

Oxybenzone

Avobenzone

FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount

HomosalateUVB Photo-stable 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 formulation13%

OctisalateEthylhexyl SalicylateUVBOctisalate. 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" sunscreen5%

OctocryleneUVB Photo-stable 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" sunscreen2%

OxybenzoneBenzophenone-3UVBUVA2Same 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 absorption4%

AvobenzoneButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneUVA1Avobenzone. 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.3%

Anti-aging

Side benefit · Tocopherol

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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.

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.7–1%

Evens skin tone

Side benefit · No ingredient credited for this claim

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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).

Moisturizing

Side benefit the brand mentions · Dimethicone, Sorbitol + 2 more

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What the product description says

“Hydrate and nourish skin with added moisturizers and Vitamin E.”

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, stearic acid.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1–1.3%

Sorbitol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~4.9–5.9%

Stearic acid· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~2.5–3.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Benzophenone-3, Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Benzophenone-3Same 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 absorptionHigh4%

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.3–0.6%est.

HomosalateA 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 formulationMedium13%

OctocryleneA 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" sunscreenMedium2%

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneAvobenzone. 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.Medium3%

Vp/eicosene copolymerUsed to improve the product adherence to the skin, for example, to pro-long the protective effect of sunscreens. Can be irritating to very sensitive skinMedium~3–3.7%est.

TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~1.7–2%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.5%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

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Benzophenone-34%

UV filterKey activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Sun protection

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

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Homosalate13%

UV filterKey activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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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

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Octocrylene2%

UV filterKey activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Sun protection

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

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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane3%

UV filterKey activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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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.

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Ethylhexyl salicylate5%

UV filter

Irritation risk: Low

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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

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Dimethyl ether~7.9–9.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sorbitol~4.9–5.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Styrene/acrylates copolymer~4.2–5.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters

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Vp/eicosene copolymer~3–3.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Sun protection

Used to improve the product adherence to the skin, for example, to pro-long the protective effect of sunscreens. Can be irritating to very sensitive skin

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Stearic acid~2.5–3.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Triethanolamine~1.7–2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Sorbitan isostearate~1.3–1.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Benzyl alcohol~0.5–1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Dimethicone~1–1.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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MoisturizingMattifying

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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Tocopherol~0.7–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Polyglyceryl-3 distearate~0.55–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cleansing

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Parfum~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Propylparaben~0.2–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.1–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Ingredient list view

Benzophenone-3, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Water, Dimethyl ether, Sorbitol, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Stearic acid, Triethanolamine, Sorbitan isostearate, Benzyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-3 distearate, Parfum, Methylparaben, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Propylparaben, Disodium edta

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Key difference	—	Cyclopentasiloxane	—	—
Irritancy	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
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Product summary

We believe that "Coppertone - Water Babies Sunscreen Lotion Spray, SPF 50" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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).

This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 4.50% (declared), homosalate 9.00% (declared) and octocrylene 9.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

This product contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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.