We believe that "Essence - Skin Tint for a Hydrated Natural Finish SPF30" 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. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

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: tinosorb s 1.60% - 2.00%, uvinul a plus 1.80% - 2.20% and uvinul t 3.50% - 4.30%.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Essence" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

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.

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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 1.6% - 2%

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

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 1.8% - 2.2%

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

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

ethylhexyl triazone 3.5% - 4.3%

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

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

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).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Skin Tint for a Hydrated Natural Finish SPF30

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium hyaluronate, polyglycerin-6.

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).

sodium hyaluronate 0.6% - 0.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

cetyl alcohol 0.55% - 0.85%

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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

polyglycerin-6 0.5% - 0.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Anti-aging

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% - 0.85%

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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

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tocopherol 0.55% - 0.85%

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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

ethylhexyl triazone 3.5% - 4.3%

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Works for: Sun protection

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

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Potential irritants

tributyl citrate 10% - 13%

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Helps improve the product texture

ethylhexyl triazone 3.5% - 4.3%

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Works for: Sun protection

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Comodogenic ingredients

myristyl lactate 2.3% - 2.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

tributyl citrate 10% - 13%

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Helps improve the product texture

butylene glycol 4.8% - 5.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Tributyl citrate, Butylene glycol, Dicaprylyl ether, Ethylhexyl triazone, Myristyl lactate, C13-15 alkane, Silica, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-6 polyhydroxystearate, Talc, Magnesium sulfate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Cetyl alcohol, Dextrin palmitate, Polyglycerin-6, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Iron oxides, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide

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Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl triazone +4 more Other: tripeptide-1 panthenol +8 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter diethylhexyl butamido triazone +3 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside ceramide np +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +4 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +1 more Other:	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +1 more Other: anhydroxylitol butyloctyl salicylate +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +1 more Other: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +1 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +5 more
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Potential Irritants	polyglycerin-6 Has skin benefit? dextrin palmitate Has skin benefit? +7 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +11 more	actinidia chinensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +8 more	acrylamide Has skin benefit? dextrin palmitate Has skin benefit? +6 more	melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? eclipta prostrata extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? lauryl glucoside Has skin benefit? +17 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +14 more	ci 75470 Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +12 more	undecylenoyl phenylalanine Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +15 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? tributyl citrate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? diisopropyl sebacate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? neopentyl glycol diheptanoate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? ci 77891 Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +30 more

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Anti-aging

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