
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
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.
“Infused with lilikoi seed oil, it also nourishes and improves the appearance of aging skin.”
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.
“soothes, hydrates and softens dry skinKey Benefits.”
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, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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: hippophae rhamnoides oil, passiflora edulis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
This product contains antioxidants (thioctic acid, ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - camellia sinensis leaf extract, rubus idaeus seed oil also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
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).
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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 oxideTraditionally 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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractOil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinAn emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateA 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 acetatePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolA good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
More about Passiflora edulis seed oilA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus idaeus seed oilA good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
More about Hippophae rhamnoides oilA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Lauroyl lysineUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumA plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata seed oilA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Myrciaria dubia fruit extractMight help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Cocos nucifera waterA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Lycium barbarum fruit extractCoenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneOne 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 GlycerinUnspecified form of vitamin c, Zinc oxide, Tilia cordata flower, Unknown, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Vanilla planifolia seed, Rosa damascena extract, Lecithin, Coco-caprylate, Stearyl/octyldodecyl citrate crosspolymer, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Carica papaya fruit extract, Cetearyl alcohol, Panthenol, Lauroyl lysine, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Xanthan gum, Sodium phytate, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Unknown, Malpighia emarginata fruit extract, Unknown, Ficin, Phyllanthus emblica extract, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Daucus carota sativa root, Cocos nucifera water, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Tapioca starch, Thioctic acid, Ubiquinone, Glycerin
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Eminence OrganicsLilikoi Mineral Defense Sport Sunscreen SPF 30YOUR PRODUCT | SkinMedicaTotal Defense and Repair SPF 50 | Derma ENatural Mineral Facial Sunscreen, SPF 30 | DCLSkincare Super Sheer SPF50 Broad Spectrum Protection Sunscreen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% | 50% | 50% |
| Price | $52.00 | $61.20+$9.20 | $14.99−$37.01 | $60.81+$8.81 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 6 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 30 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Eminence Organics - Lilikoi Mineral Defense Sport Sunscreen SPF 30" can provide reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).
This product is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails for 52.00$ in the United States.
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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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