PRODUCT REVIEW

Dr. Bio Waterful Sun Stick

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based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Sun protection

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Titanium dioxide 2.5% - 3.7%Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer 1.4% - 2.1%

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Product summary

We do not recommend "Dr. Bio - Waterful Sun Stick" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. The organic filters in the product are: butyloctyl salicylate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

This sunscreen contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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 17.70$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: vinyl dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

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).

vinyl dimethicone 0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin

polymethylsilsesquioxane 0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

propylheptyl caprylate 2.7% - 4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Sun protection

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

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.

titanium dioxide 2.5% - 3.7%

Irritation risk:

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

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

butyloctyl salicylate 1.2% - 1.8%

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

A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

titanium dioxide 2.5% - 3.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

methyl methacrylate crosspolymer 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Mattifying

Helps thicken the product consistency

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Potential irritants

mentha aquatica leaf extract 0.35% - 0.75%

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melaleuca alternifolia flower/leaf/stem extract 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

A tea tree extract. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

ethylhexyl palmitate 3.6% - 5.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

isopropyl palmitate 1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

All ingredients

synthetic wax 25% - 38%

Irritation risk:

Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 5.3% - 8%

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

vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer 4.8% - 7.2%

Irritation risk:

A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency

Ingredient list view

Synthetic wax, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Propylheptyl caprylate, Titanium dioxide, Isopropyl palmitate, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Butyloctyl salicylate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate, Ozokerite, Vinyl dimethicone, Aluminum stearate, Hydroxystearic acid, Mentha aquatica leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Bambusa vulgaris shoot extract, Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Bambusa vulgaris water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl glycol, Alumina, Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Stearic acid, Water, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol

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WIMJ similarity score		34%	34%	34%	33%	33%	33%	32%	32%	32%	31%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate methyl methacrylate crosspolymer +2 more Other: helianthus annuus seed oil helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables +4 more	Common: methyl methacrylate crosspolymer butyloctyl salicylate +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +7 more	Common: methyl methacrylate crosspolymer polymethylsilsesquioxane +2 more Other: madecassoside panthenol +3 more	Common: polymethylsilsesquioxane titanium dioxide +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride polymethylsilsesquioxane +3 more Other: niacinamide niacinamide +10 more	Common: methyl methacrylate crosspolymer polymethylsilsesquioxane +2 more Other: niacinamide camellia sinensis leaf extract +5 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride polymethylsilsesquioxane +1 more Other: ascorbic acid retinyl palmitate +15 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride titanium dioxide +1 more Other: ceramide np panthenol +9 more	Common: vinyl dimethicone butyloctyl salicylate Other: niacinamide adenosine +12 more	Common: methyl methacrylate crosspolymer polymethylsilsesquioxane +2 more Other: niacinamide camellia sinensis leaf extract +6 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract Has skin benefit? melaleuca alternifolia flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	copaifera officinalis resin Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	mentha arvensis leaf oil Has skin benefit? ascorbyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +10 more	cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? +13 more	pancratium maritimum extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower/leaf extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +10 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? oenothera biennis flower extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil Has skin benefit? ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	citronellol Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	synthetic wax Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +40 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +45 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +44 more	octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? propylheptyl caprylate Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +42 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Dr. Bio Waterful Sun Stick

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