"Equate - Beauty All Day Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion for Normal Skin, Broad Spectrum SPF 15" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this moisturizer is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer 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.

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The product retails for 4.72$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Beauty All Day Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion for Normal Skin, Broad Spectrum SPF 15

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

glycerin 4.5% - 5.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

cyclopentasiloxane 1.6% - 2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

cetyl alcohol 0.55% - 0.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

zinc oxide 3%

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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

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6%

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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?

With broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection and SPF 15 to help prevent premature skin damage, this formula helps your skin stay younger-looking.

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This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

ascorbic acid 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

panthenol 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

panthenol 0.05% - 0.15%

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Works for: Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Potential irritants

dmdm hydantoin 0.3% - 0.6%

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A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating

iodopropynyl butylcarbamate 0.01% - 0.02%

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A preservative. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

gossypium herbaceum seed oil 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Cottonseed oil. It is used as an emollient and occlusive in products. It is rich palmitic, oleic acid, and linoleic fatty acids.

oleth-3 phosphate 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.5% - 5.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

isohexadecane 4.4% - 5.4%

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Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

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

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Water, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Laureth-7, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Peg/ppg-20/20 dimethicone, Steareth-21, Stearyl alcohol, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Behenyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Dmdm hydantoin, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Disodium edta, Steareth-2, Oleth-3 phosphate, Ascorbic acid, Panthenol, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Zinc oxide, Water, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Laureth-7, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Peg/ppg-20/20 dimethicone, Steareth-21, Stearyl alcohol, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Behenyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Dmdm hydantoin, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Disodium edta, Steareth-2, Oleth-3 phosphate, Ascorbic acid, Panthenol

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WIMJ similarity score		61%	70%	67%	66%	65%	63%	61%	61%	60%	60%	60%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 21	SPF 50	SPF 15	SPF 50	SPF 20	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	panthenol panthenol +6 more	Common: panthenol cyclopentasiloxane +3 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +11 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: niacinamide octocrylene +2 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: bakuchiol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +9 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: dimethiconol methicone +3 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +5 more	Common: panthenol cyclopentasiloxane +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride benzophenone-3 +1 more	Common: panthenol cyclopentasiloxane +3 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +11 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: benzophenone-3 bisabolol +4 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate peg-10 dimethicone +9 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +6 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +10 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +19 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract Has skin benefit? +23 more	iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? dmdm hydantoin Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +19 more	iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? dmdm hydantoin Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +4 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract Has skin benefit? +23 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +15 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +54 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +44 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +29 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +23 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +54 more	phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +26 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +38 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +25 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more

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Equate Beauty All Day Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion for Normal Skin, Broad Spectrum SPF 15

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