We assess that "Coppertone - WaterBABIES Sunscreen Fragrance Free Lotion SPF 50" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because 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).

Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

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 3.00% (declared), octisalate 4.50% (declared), homosalate 9.00% (declared) and octocrylene 9.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

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

homosalate 9%

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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-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.

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 0.35% - 0.6%

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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

tocopherol 1.1% - 1.4%

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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

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.3% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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).

Anti-oxidation

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

tocopherol 1.1% - 1.4%

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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 0.35% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

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tocopherol 1.1% - 1.4%

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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

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.3%

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

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Potential irritants

benzyl alcohol 0.6% - 0.85%

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

myristyl alcohol 1% - 1.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

butylene glycol 6.7% - 8.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

microcrystalline cellulose 4.4% - 5.4%

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Works for: Exfoliation

Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Microcrystalline cellulose, Behenyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Benzyl alcohol, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Tocopherol, Myristyl alcohol, Cellulose gum, Butylated pvp, Chlorphenesin, Lecithin, Cetyl alcohol, Lauryl alcohol, Disodium edta, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Butylene glycol, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Vp/eicosene copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Potassium hydroxide, Disodium edta

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Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +2 more	Common: homosalate octocrylene +2 more Other: niacinamide salicylic acid +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: dimethicone dimethicone +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: dimethicone glycerin +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate Other: glycerin	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: glycerin	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: beeswax cera alba +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: glycerin	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: glycerin hydrated silica +1 more
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Potential Irritants	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +13 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +7 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +10 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +12 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +8 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +42 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +22 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +23 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +22 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +18 more

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Coppertone WaterBABIES Sunscreen Fragrance Free Lotion SPF 50

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