DRMTLGY Chemical Free and Water Resistant SPF 49. Zinc Oxide Sunscreen that Protects Against UVA and UVB Radiation
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Sun protectionSPF 49 · 2 UV filtersBroad spectrum
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.
It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.
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.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimWorks well
“Use this product to prevent premature aging by protecting against free radicals, UVA rays and UVB rays.”
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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · No ingredient credited for this claimWorks well
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).
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cyclopentasiloxane + 7 moreWorks
“Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide sits on top of the skin to block, deflect and scatter damaging UV rays, while providing a moisture barrier, preventing water from evaporating from the skin's surface.”
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:
glycerin, caprylyl glycol.
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, methicone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Zinc oxide10%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Zinc oxideTitanium dioxide5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideWater~45–55%
Caprylyl methicone~7.3–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeC12-15 alkyl benzoate~5–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateCyclopentasiloxane~3.7–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneLauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeGlycerin~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinAlumina~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaSodium chloride~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideMethicone~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
More about MethiconeDimethicone~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconePolyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triethoxysilylethyl polydimethylsiloxyethyl hexyl dimethicone~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.65–0.95%
Caprylyl glycol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~0.55–0.8%
Disteardimonium hectorite~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoritePolyhydroxystearic acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidPropylene carbonate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateDisodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.25%
Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilanePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, Water, Caprylyl methicone, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Glycerin, Alumina, Sodium chloride, Methicone, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Triethoxysilylethyl polydimethylsiloxyethyl hexyl dimethicone, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Disteardimonium hectorite, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Propylene carbonate, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol
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| DRMTLGYChemical Free and Water Resistant SPF 49. Zinc Oxide Sunscreen that Protects Against UVA and UVB RadiationYOUR PRODUCT | NassifMD DermaceuticalsProtect & Hydrate Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 44 - Plump & Hydrate with Hyaluronic Acid! | Glo Skin BeautySolar Shade SPF 50 | Eau Thermale AveneMineral Light Hydrating Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ | |
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| Match | — | 44% | 44% | 43% |
| Price | — | $45.00 | $50.00 | $36.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate | Oatmeal Extract | Butyloctyl Salicylate |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 49 | SPF 44 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "DRMTLGY - Chemical Free and Water Resistant SPF 49. Zinc Oxide Sunscreen that Protects Against UVA and UVB Radiation" can offer reliable sun protection. 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 is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but 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 it 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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