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Equate Beauty Ultra Light Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 100

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Anti-aging
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.55% - 0.8%Tocopherol 0.1% - 0.2%

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Product summary

The ingredient list suggests that "Equate - Beauty Ultra Light Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 100" 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).

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

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: oxybenzone 6.00% (declared), avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 15.00% (declared) and octocrylene 10.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product 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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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

octocrylene 10%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

benzophenone-3 6%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

When used as directed with other sunburn protection measures, this sunscreen may decrease the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging associated with sun exposure.

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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.

tocopherol 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure 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

Evens skin tone

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).

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Formulated with nourishing moisturizers, this sunscreen leaves skin feeling soft, smooth, and refreshed.

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, cyclopentasiloxane.

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).

beeswax 2.5% - 3.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

cyclopentasiloxane 4.8% - 5.8%

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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

glyceryl stearate 2.1% - 2.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.55% - 0.8%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Moisturizing

Pure 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

tocopherol 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory

Pure 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

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.55% - 0.85%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

benzophenone-3 6%

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Works for: Sun protection

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

styrene/acrylates copolymer 8.7% - 10.6%

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Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters

cyclopentasiloxane 4.8% - 5.8%

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Works for: Mattifying, Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Beeswax, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Tocopherol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Triethanolamine, Disodium edta, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Water, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Beeswax, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Tocopherol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Triethanolamine, Disodium edta

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WIMJ similarity score		34%	34%	34%	33%	32%	31%	31%	30%	29%	29%
SPF	SPF 100	SPF 110	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 70	SPF 50	SPF 60	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 60
Key ingredients	beeswax beeswax +8 more	Common: beeswax benzophenone-3 +5 more Other:	Common: beeswax beeswax +5 more Other: glycerin glycerin	Common: beeswax butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: glycerin	Common: beeswax beeswax +4 more Other: dimethicone dimethicone +2 more	Common: beeswax butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: glycerin	Common: beeswax butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more	Common: benzophenone-3 benzophenone-3 +4 more Other: glycerin	Common: beeswax butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: cera alba saccharide isomerate	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: retinyl palmitate glycerin	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? methylisothiazolinone Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +21 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +8 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +12 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? styrene/acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? +35 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? aluminum starch octenylsuccinate Has skin benefit? +46 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? styrene/acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? +60 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +22 more	aloe barbadensis extract Has skin benefit? tocopherol Has skin benefit? +27 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +33 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Equate Beauty Ultra Light Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 100

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Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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