We assess that "Coppertone - Whipped Clear Sheer Sunscreen SPF 30" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. 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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 4.50% (declared), homosalate 10.00% (declared) and octocrylene 8.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

It 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.

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The product retails for 13.99$ in the United States.

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Anti-blemish

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 8%

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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 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-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% - 0.65%

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% - 0.4%

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).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Unlike other types, this one is rich and creamy.

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

glycerin 4% - 4.9%

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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

cetyl alcohol 1.4% - 1.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

palmitic acid 0.75% - 1.15%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

It doesn't clog pores to help keep your skin clear and radiant.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.45% - 0.65%

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

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.

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benzyl alcohol 0.5% - 1%

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

myristyl alcohol 0.65% - 0.95%

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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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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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%

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Works for: Sun protection

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, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Behenyl alcohol, Glycerin, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Dicaprylyl ether, Microcrystalline cellulose, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Benzyl alcohol, Butylated pvp, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Myristyl alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Tocopherol, Cellulose gum, Lecithin, Disodium edta, Lauryl alcohol, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Parfum, Nitrous oxide

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SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 60	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 70
Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +3 more	Common: glycerin homosalate +3 more Other: niacinamide ceramide np +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone	Common: glycerin homosalate +3 more Other: niacinamide capryloyl salicylic acid +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: dimethicone polymethylsilsesquioxane	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: dimethicone prunus armeniaca kernel oil +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: glycerin homosalate +2 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: dimethicone polymethylsilsesquioxane	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more Other: dimethicone dimethicone +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: hydrated silica pullulan
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +8 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +7 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +10 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +7 more	sorbic acid Has skin benefit? prunus armeniaca kernel oil Has skin benefit? +6 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +10 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +22 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +38 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +27 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +42 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +18 more

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Coppertone Whipped Clear Sheer Sunscreen SPF 30

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