PRODUCT REVIEW

CoTZ Flawless Complexion Face Sunscreen SPF 50

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Anti-aging
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Cyclopentasiloxane 1.9% - 2.8%Dimethicone 1.7% - 2.5%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "CoTZ - Flawless Complexion Face Sunscreen SPF 50" can offer 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).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

This product is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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.

What can the product work for?

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Anti-blemish

Sun protection

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

It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.

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.

zinc oxide 20%

Irritation risk:

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

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

iron oxides 0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Soft and sheer with just what you need to protect your sensitive skin and no more, including the 1 rated sun protection ingredient against burning and aging UVA-UVB raysCoTZ Flawless Non-Oily Complexion SPF 50 Soothing Mineral Complex Non-Comedogenic Moisturizing Warning .

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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.

tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.

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).

tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Soft and sheer with just what you need to protect your sensitive skin and no more, including the 1 rated sun protection ingredient against burning and aging UVA-UVB raysCoTZ Flawless Non-Oily Complexion SPF 50 Soothing Mineral Complex Non-Comedogenic Moisturizing Warning .

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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, caprylyl 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, dimethiconol.

peg-10 dimethicone 0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss

dimethiconol 0.9% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time

glycerin 0.45% - 1.1%

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

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

CoTZ flawless complexion provides blemish free protection for adults and teens.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

cyclopentasiloxane 1.9% - 2.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

dimethicone 1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

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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Potential irritants

caprylhydroxamic acid 5.7% - 8.5%

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A preservative

caprylyl glycol 3.6% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

zinc oxide 20%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

caprylhydroxamic acid 5.7% - 8.5%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Ingredient list view

Zinc oxide, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Disodium edta, Glycerin, Iron oxides, Methicone, Microcrystalline wax, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Peg-10 dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Polysorbate 20, Sodium chloride, Stearyl dimethicone, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Triethanolamine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Water

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WIMJ similarity score		48%	46%	31%	31%	31%	30%	30%	29%	29%	28%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 40	SPF 40	SPF 47	SPF 49	SPF 44	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +6 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +6 more Other:	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +5 more Other:	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +3 more Other:	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +3 more Other: titanium dioxide	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +3 more Other: octyldodecyl neopentanoate sodium hyaluronate +2 more	Common: dimethicone dimethiconol +2 more Other: niacinamide betaine +8 more	Common: zinc oxide dimethicone +2 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +9 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +5 more Other: cyclomethicone polymethylsilsesquioxane +2 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +2 more Other: peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone sodium hyaluronate +2 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +1 more Other: avena sativa kernel flour cetyl dimethicone +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	triethanolamine Has skin benefit? tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Has skin benefit? +6 more	triethanolamine Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +7 more	triethanolamine Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more	polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +2 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +12 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone Has skin benefit?	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? peg-8 Has skin benefit? +10 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +4 more
All ingredients	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +25 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +25 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +25 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +21 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +22 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +24 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +39 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +20 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +35 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +22 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

CoTZ Flawless Complexion Face Sunscreen SPF 50

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Product summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

What can the product work for?

Works for

Does not work for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-blemish

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