PRODUCT REVIEW
Cheaper alternatives
Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
zinc oxide
9%
Irritation risk:
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
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Using this oil-free sunscreen daily will defend the complexion against signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots.
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Using this oil-free sunscreen daily will defend the complexion against signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots.
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
One of the better sunscreens, effective in UV protection-, mineral based, moisturizing, lacking questionable ingredients, oxybenzone-free, (and coral-reef friendly). Read ingredient labels!
cetearyl alcohol
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
butylene glycol
0.35% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
isopropyl palmitate
5.2% -
7.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
Buy now
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
US Retailers
Show 1 more from
Walmart
Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl palmitate
5.2% -
7.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
cetearyl alcohol
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Show more
User reviews (0)
Similar products & dupes
 EltaMD - UV Shield Broad-Spectrum SPF45 |  Dr Sam's - Flawless Daily Sunscreen |  Clinique - Superdefense City Block SPF 50+ Daily Energy + Face Protector |  SkinMedica - Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 Sunscreen |  DRMTLGY - Broad Spectrum SPF 45 |  Replenix - Tinted Oil-Free Face Sunscreen SPF50+ |  DCL - Skincare Super Sheer SPF50 Broad Spectrum Protection Sunscreen |  Glo Skin Beauty - Glo Oil Free SPF 40+ |  Kao - Biore UV Athlizm Skin Protect Milk SPF 50+ PA++++ |  SkinCeuticals - Ultimate UV Defense SPF 30 |  Coppertone - Sport Face Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50 | |
| Price | |||||||||||
| WIMJ similarity score |
44%
|
44%
|
42%
|
42%
|
42%
|
41%
|
40%
|
40%
|
40%
|
40%
| |
| SPF | SPF 45 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 47 | SPF 45 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 40 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 | SPF 50 |
| Key ingredients | Common: Other:
| Common: Other:
| Common: Other: | Common: Other: | Common: Other:
| Common: Other:
| Common: Other:
| Common: Other: | Common: Other:
| Common: Other: | |
| Irritancy | IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
|
| Potential Irritants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| All ingredients |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
zinc oxide
9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
Potential irritants
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl palmitate
5.2% -
7.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
cetearyl alcohol
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Show more
All ingredients
zinc oxide
9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
Show more
Ingredient list view
Zinc oxide, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Water, Isopropyl palmitate, Unknown, Potassium stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Oleth-3 phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl glucoside, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polyisobutene, Polyether-1, Butylene glycol, Peg-7 trimethylolpropane coconut ether, Tocopheryl acetate, Citric acid, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sources
- A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide
- Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
- Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen products
- Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorods
- ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cells