Earth's Recipe Waterful Sun Gel
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0 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 1 UV filter · Broad spectrumWeak protectionLow filter dose
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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Dimethicone, Butylene glycol + 2 moreGood evidence
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, caprylyl glycol.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dipropylene glycol~6.5–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolButylene glycol~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolMethyl methacrylate crosspolymer~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerBis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.
More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineCarbon~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~1.4–2.1%
Dimethicone~1.3–1.9%
- 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 DimethiconeAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerTocopheryl acetate~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPotassium hydroxide~0.4–0.95%
Isohexadecane~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecanePolysorbate 80~0.3–0.7%
Sorbitan oleate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateDisodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.2%
Parfum~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Carbon, Water, Dimethicone, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Potassium hydroxide, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan oleate, Disodium edta, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Parfum
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Product summary
"Earth's Recipe - Waterful Sun Gel" is using UV filters in a relatively low concentration. Because of this, it might not be able to provide reliable sun protection.
Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 2.80% - 4.20%.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. 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 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
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