The ingredient list suggests that this product can provide 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 find that you do not need an additional moisturizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This 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?

Does not work for

Exfoliation

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

CōTZ helps prevent pre-mature skin aging (fine lines, wrinkles, sagging, age spots), uneven skin tone and other serious problems.

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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% - 0.4%

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

What does the product description say?

CōTZ helps prevent pre-mature skin aging (fine lines, wrinkles, sagging, age spots), uneven skin tone and other serious problems.

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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).

tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Soft & 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 rays.

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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: dimethiconol, methicone.

dimethiconol 1.2% - 1.8%

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 0.55% - 1.3%

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

methicone 0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Dermatologist Recommended & Gentle enough for special skin types & conditions. . Laser, Cosmetic Surgery, Microdermabrasion, Acid, Peel .

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This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

cyclopentasiloxane 1.9% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Mattifying, Moisturizing

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

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

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caprylhydroxamic acid 5.7% - 8.5%

Irritation risk:

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, Unknown, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Disodium edta, Glycerin, Methicone, Microcrystalline wax, Peg-10 dimethicone, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Polysorbate 20, Sodium chloride, Stearyl dimethicone, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Tocopheryl acetate, Triethanolamine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Water

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WIMJ similarity score		38%	33%	25%	24%	23%	22%	22%	22%	21%	21%
SPF	SPF 40	SPF 40	SPF 40	SPF 49	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	cyclopentasiloxane dimethiconol +5 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethiconol +5 more Other: dimethicone	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethiconol +4 more Other: dimethicone	Common: cyclopentasiloxane glycerin +2 more Other: dimethicone titanium dioxide	Common: zinc oxide dimethiconol +1 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +10 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane glycerin +3 more Other: cyclomethicone dimethicone +4 more	Common: glycerin methicone +1 more Other: beeswax butyloctyl salicylate +4 more	Common: glycerin zinc oxide Other: avena sativa kernel flour cetyl dimethicone +2 more	Common: glycerin zinc oxide Other: cetyl dimethicone dimethicone +1 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethiconol +4 more Other: lycopene titanium dioxide	Common: glycerin zinc oxide Other: niacinamide bisabolol +6 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? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +7 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? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +12 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone Has skin benefit?	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +4 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +4 more	lycopene Has skin benefit?	sodium salicylate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +9 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? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +22 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? +33 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +23 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +20 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +30 more

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CoTZ Sensitive Sunscreen Lotion

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

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Moisturizing

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Exfoliation

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