PRODUCT REVIEW

Denpetec Elta MD UV Sport SPF 50 Broad Spectrum Water Resistant Sunscreen

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Sun protection

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: low
Comodogenic risk ingredients: 0

Key actives

Zinc oxide 10% - 15%

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Product summary

We are worried that "Denpetec - Elta MD UV Sport SPF 50 Broad Spectrum Water Resistant Sunscreen" might not be able to provide reliable sun protection because it uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively weak concentration.

Sunscreen filters

It 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

Sun protection

Sun protection

This product uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide a reliable sun protection.

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 10% - 15%

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

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Promise	Can it deliver?
Sun protection

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 60/100.

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Can it cause trouble?

Overall product irritation risk
Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0

Potential irritants

No potential irritants detected!

Comodogenic ingredients

No comodogenic ingredients detected

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SPF	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 43	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 40
Key ingredients	zinc oxide	Common: zinc oxide Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract caprylic/capric triglyceride +9 more	Common: zinc oxide Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate camellia sinensis leaf extract +6 more	Common: zinc oxide Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +8 more	Common: zinc oxide Other: bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +3 more	Common: zinc oxide Other: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +5 more	Common: zinc oxide Other: panthenol cocos nucifera oil +4 more	Common: zinc oxide Other: cetyl dimethicone dimethicone +2 more	Common: zinc oxide Other: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +3 more	Common: zinc oxide Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride saccharomyces ferment	Common: zinc oxide Other: ceramide np ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 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		phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	isopropyl titanium triisostearate Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-2 stearate Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +11 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? peg-8 Has skin benefit? +10 more	hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? oleth-3 phosphate Has skin benefit? +2 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +4 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? +14 more	1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit?
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +2 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +28 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +24 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +35 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? tin Has skin benefit? +21 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +19 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +37 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +13 more

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Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key actives: 1
Potential irritants 0
Comedo- & acengenic risk: 0
All Ingredients with percentages: 4
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Key Actives

zinc oxide 10% - 15%

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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Potential irritants

We couldn't find any irritating ingredients in this product

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

water 40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

zinc oxide 10% - 15%

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

water 3.2% - 4.7%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Ingredient list view

Water, Zinc oxide, Water, Unknown

Sources

A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide
Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen products

Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorods

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