We believe that "Dr. Loretta - Urban Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 40" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because 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. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: octisalate, homosalate and octocrylene. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of this product 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Dr. Loretta" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails from 50.00$ up to 60.00$ in the United States, for 106.58A$ in Australia and for 89.74£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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Anti-blemish

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 5%

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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 8%

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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

homosalate 8%

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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

What does the product description say?

Lipochroman® provides antioxidant protection from free radical damage caused by pollution and UV radiation — the leading causes of fine lines and age spots.

Source: Materiae

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.

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Lipochroman® provides antioxidant protection from free radical damage caused by pollution and UV radiation — the leading causes of fine lines and age spots.

Source: Materiae

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

What does the product description say?

Indian ginseng extract protects skin from HEV light emitted from the sun and electronic devices, while peptides hydrate and firm skin.

Source: Materiae

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: fructose, glycerin.

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: cocos nucifera oil, dimethicone.

simmondsia chinensis seed oil 1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

cocos nucifera oil 0.6% - 0.85%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

dimethicone 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (dimethylmethoxy chromanol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

dimethylmethoxy chromanol 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Can help neutralize free radicals in skin

hydrolyzed rice protein 0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties

tocopheryl acetate 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Safe for sensitive skin, acne-prone and rosacea.

Source: Dr Loretta

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Key Actives

dimethicone 1.8% - 2.2%

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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

homosalate 8%

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Works for: Sun protection

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lavandula angustifolia oil 0.4% - 0.6%

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An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

withania somnifera flower extract 0.45% - 0.65%

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Comodogenic ingredients

cocos nucifera oil 0.6% - 0.85%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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homosalate 8%

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Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl salicylate 5%

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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

octocrylene 5%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Zinc oxide, Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Mica, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Steareth-21, Stearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Steareth-2, Fructose, Cocos nucifera oil, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Chlorphenesin, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Tocopheryl acetate, Kaempferia galanga root extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium phytate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Withania somnifera flower extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Silica, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides

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WIMJ similarity score		40%	37%	37%	37%	37%	37%	37%	37%	36%	36%
SPF	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	cocos nucifera oil dimethicone +8 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +6 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +3 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract sodium acetylated hyaluronate +1 more	Common: homosalate octocrylene +2 more Other: ceramide eos ceramide np +16 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +10 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +2 more Other: heptapeptide-15 palmitate butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more	Common: glycerin homosalate +2 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +5 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +2 more Other: urea biosaccharide gum-1 +12 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +2 more Other: bisabolol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more	Common: cocos nucifera oil glycerin +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate butyrospermum parkii butter +7 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +3 more Other: algae extract butyloctyl salicylate +5 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	vanilla planifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +20 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +14 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? behenic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	limonene Has skin benefit? zingiber officinale root oil Has skin benefit? +19 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +20 more	menthyl lactate Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +11 more	trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +9 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +34 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +44 more	ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +55 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +47 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +42 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +49 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +25 more	ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +31 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +40 more

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Dr. Loretta Urban Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 40

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Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

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Anti-oxidation

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