Unrivaled Sun Serum SPF 35

Name: EleVen - Unrivaled Sun Serum SPF 35
Brand: EleVen

SPF 35Efficacy 90/100·Low irritancy ·1 UV filter· In 1 routines

Efficacy measures how well the formula delivers the claims the brand advertises · 1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

We believe that "EleVen - Unrivaled Sun Serum SPF 35" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed.

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Product summary

We believe that "EleVen - Unrivaled Sun Serum SPF 35" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (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).

This product should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

It is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it 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.

Price

The product retails for 50.00$ in the United States.

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Sun protection

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.

UV spectrum

UVB290 nmUVA II320 nmUVA I340 nmVisible400 nm+

Zinc Oxide

FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount

Zinc Oxide Mineral UVBUVA+Visible Photo-stable 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 colorant25%

Reef-safe

No oxybenzone or octinoxate — the two filters banned in Hawaii, Florida Keys and Aruba.

Product claims breakdown

Evens skin tone

Brand does not advertise this — the formula does

Quiet bonus

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).

Zinc oxideRole: Key activeA broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant25%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideRole: Key activeA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~23–35%

Coconut alkanesRole: Key activeAn emollient that helps soften the skin~2.2–3.2%

Coco-caprylate/caprateRole: Key activeHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~1.7–2.6%

Carthamus tinctorius oleosomesRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.4–2.1%

Irritancy

5 mild flags; all low irritation

Low risk

We flag 5 ingredients with theoretical low-level irritation potential — at these levels none are a concern for most skin.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinLow~23–35%est.

Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationLow~3.4–5.2%est.

Polylactic acidUsed as an abrasive ingredient for physical (mechanical) exfoliationLow~2.8–4.2%est.

Coconut alkanesAn emollient that helps soften the skinLow~2.2–3.2%est.

Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.05–0.3%est.

Comedogenic

Coconut alkanes ~2.2–3.2% — rinse-off or low %

Low risk

We flag 2 ingredients with a low-to-moderate comedogenic rating — at these concentrations, or in rinse-off use, they're unlikely to clog pores for most skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Coconut alkanesAn emollient that helps soften the skinMed~2.2–3.2%est.

Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMed~0.05–0.3%est.

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels