
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.
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.
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).
“- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates to prime skin for makeup.”
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:
hyaluronic acid.
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: dimethicone, ricinus communis seed oil.
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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.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneA 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
More about HomosalateOctisalate. 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
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateA 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
More about OctocryleneA 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
More about DimethiconeUsed to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diethylhexyl carbonateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateA 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
More about Butyloctyl salicylateForms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateA mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteUsed to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Camelina sativa seed oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris seed oilOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilAn effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractUsed to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerPure 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
More about TocopherolButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Dimethicone, Synthetic wax, Isoeicosane, Silica, Diethylhexyl carbonate, Diisostearyl malate, Butyloctyl salicylate, Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate, Isononyl isononanoate, Phenethyl benzoate, Ceresin, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, Ethylene/propylene copolymer, Camelina sativa seed oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Brassica campestris seed oil, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrogenated castor oil, Opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf/stem extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Silica dimethyl silylate, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Tocopherol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Dr. Jart+Every Sun Day Invisible Korean Sunscreen Stick SPF 40YOUR PRODUCT | ROUND LABBirch Juice Moisturizing UVLock Sun Stick | AbibAiry Sunstick Smoothing Bar SPF 50+ | Supergoop!Unseen Sunscreen Stick SPF 40 Invisible Sun Protection | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 44% | 42% |
| Price | $32.00 | $25.00−$7.00 | $16.81−$15.19 | $32.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Copernicia Cerifera Wax | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 40 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 40 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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