Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "CVS Health - Clear Zinc Broad Spectrum Sun Lotion 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 is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: octocrylene. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.

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.

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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.

octocrylene 4%

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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

zinc oxide 5%

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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

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 0.55% - 0.8%

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%

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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

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

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, dimethicone.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

cetyl dimethicone 5.1% - 6.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture

beeswax 2.4% - 2.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

dimethicone 0.75% - 1.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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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tocopherol 0.55% - 0.8%

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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

dimethicone 0.75% - 1.1%

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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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octocrylene 4%

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Works for: Sun protection

polyglyceryl-4 isostearate 4% - 4.9%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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octocrylene 4%

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Works for: Sun protection

zinc oxide 5%

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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

water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

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Octocrylene, Zinc oxide, Water, Ethylhexyl stearate, Diisopropyl adipate, Cetyl dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Hexyl laurate, Beeswax, Isohexadecane, Sodium chloride, Hydrogenated castor oil, Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Disodium edta, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben

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Key ingredients	beeswax cetyl dimethicone +4 more	Common: beeswax cetyl dimethicone +8 more Other: sodium ascorbyl phosphate	Common: beeswax cetyl dimethicone +2 more Other: octyldodecyl neopentanoate titanium dioxide	Common: cetyl dimethicone dimethicone +1 more Other: avena sativa kernel flour glycerin +1 more	Common: cetyl dimethicone dimethicone +1 more Other: glycerin phenyl trimethicone	Common: beeswax dimethicone +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate camellia sinensis leaf extract +1 more	Common: beeswax dimethicone +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate cyclopentasiloxane	Common: cetyl dimethicone dimethicone +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin	Common: octocrylene zinc oxide Other: butyloctyl salicylate polysilicone-11 +2 more	Common: cetyl dimethicone dimethicone +2 more Other: cyclomethicone ectoin +5 more	Common: dimethicone tocopherol +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more
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Potential Irritants	sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +5 more	sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +11 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? sorbitan oleate Has skin benefit? +8 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	nelumbo nucifera extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +7 more	sodium metaphosphate Has skin benefit? peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone Has skin benefit? +1 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	octocrylene Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +21 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? triethoxycaprylylsilane Has skin benefit? +42 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +29 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +23 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +20 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +22 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +17 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +21 more	cetyl ethylhexanoate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +32 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +40 more

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