We believe that "Crème de la Mer - The Reparative Face Sun Lotion SPF 30" 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 should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

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: oxybenzone 2.50% (declared), avobenzone 3.00% (declared), butyloctyl salicylate 5.00% - 6.10%, octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 5.00% (declared) and octocrylene 2.70% (declared).

Irritation risk

This product contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be high. 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 135.00$ in the United States.

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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.

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 2.7%

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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 5%

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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.

These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8.

acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

butyrospermum parkii butter 1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

algae extract 0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The Reparative Face Sun Lotion SPF 30

Source: From product name

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: algae extract, faex.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, phytosphingosine, urea

saccharide isomerate 0.2% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

sesamum indicum seed oil 0.45% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

sodium hyaluronate 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of 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).

niacin 0.2% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

A form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect

zinc gluconate 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin

copper gluconate 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (butyrospermum parkii butter, caffeine, medicago sativa seed powder, scutellaria baicalensis root extract). In theory, they could help neutralize free radicals in skin and lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun), but there is no evidence that these ingredients can have a noticeable effect in skin.

medicago sativa seed powder 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might help soften the upper layer of the skin and help thicken the product formulation. It might have some anti-oxidant effect

scutellaria baicalensis root extract 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties

butyrospermum parkii butter 1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Key Actives

zinc gluconate 0.2% - 0.35%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation, Exfoliation

copper gluconate 0.2% - 0.35%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging

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Potential irritants

benzophenone-3 2.5%

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Works for: 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

eucalyptus globulus leaf oil 0.2% - 0.35%

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Works for: Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

algae extract 0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

All ingredients

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 5%

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Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl salicylate 5%

Irritation risk:

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, Benzophenone-3, Water, Dimethicone, Butyloctyl salicylate, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Butylene glycol, Peg-100 stearate, Dipentaerythrityl tri-polyhydroxystearate, Silica, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Methyl trimethicone, Phenyl trimethicone, Trisiloxane, Glyceryl stearate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Algae extract, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Medicago sativa seed powder, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed meal, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Sodium gluconate, Copper gluconate, Calcium gluconate, Magnesium gluconate, Zinc gluconate, Tocopheryl succinate, Niacin, Sesamum indicum seed powder, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Citrus aurantifolia peel extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Plankton extract, Laurdimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed soy protein, Malachite, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Caffeine, Arginine ferulate, Lecithin, Cholesterol, Yeast extract, Faex, Yeast extract, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Trehalose, Phytosphingosine, Polyquaternium-51, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Cetyl alcohol, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Polysilicone-11, Sucrose, Urea, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Saccharide isomerate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Sodium pca, Sodium hyaluronate, Dehydroxanthan gum, Peg-8 laurate, Tocopheryl acetate, Citric acid, Tourmaline, Propyl gallate, Xanthan gum, Ascorbyl tocopheryl maleate, Stearic acid, Nordihydroguaiaretic acid, Alcohol denat., Parfum, Hexylene glycol, Disodium edta, Sodium dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Amyl cinnamal, Benzyl benzoate, Coumarin, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Mica

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WIMJ similarity score		41%	40%	40%	40%	40%	39%	39%	39%	38%	38%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 60	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	urea phytosphingosine +26 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane	Common: urea butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +9 more Other: biosaccharide gum-1 hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid +5 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other:	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: avena sativa kernel flour beeswax +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: bisabolol bisabolol +7 more	Common: urea butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: panthenol ethylhexyl triazone +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +5 more Other: polymethylsilsesquioxane	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: sodium polyacrylate	Common: urea butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: palmitoyl oligopeptide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +8 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +4 more Other: retinyl palmitate ceramide np +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	citral Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +41 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +20 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +11 more	cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +23 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? +11 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	menthyl lactate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +12 more	limonene Has skin benefit? citrus grandis peel oil Has skin benefit? +13 more	ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +94 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +49 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +23 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +65 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +34 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? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +43 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more

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Crème de la Mer The Reparative Face Sun Lotion SPF 30

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