PRODUCT REVIEW

Etos Sun Protection Lotion Spray SPF50

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Anti-aging
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Octocrylene 4.5% - 5.4%Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.1% - 3.8%

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Product summary

We believe that "Etos - Sun Protection Lotion Spray SPF50" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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 should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. 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: tinosorb s 1.60% - 2.00%, avobenzone 3.10% - 3.80%, uvasorb heb 1.40% - 1.70%, octisalate 3.60% - 4.40%, uvinul t 1.10% - 1.30% and octocrylene 4.50% - 5.40%.

Irritation risk

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 it 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.

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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.1% - 3.8%

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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.

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.

octocrylene 4.5% - 5.4%

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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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

The UVA filters and vitamin E in this lotion spray help prevent premature skin aging.

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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.

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?

The Etos Sun Protection Lotion Spray SPF50 provides an immediate moisturizing effect on the skin.

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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, caprylyl glycol.

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 1.7% - 2.1%

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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

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 5.9% - 7.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

cetyl alcohol 0.4% - 0.65%

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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

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Key Actives

octocrylene 4.5% - 5.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.1% - 3.8%

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Works for: Sun protection

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.

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.45% - 0.65%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

benzyl alcohol 0.2% - 0.4%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 5.9% - 7.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

octocrylene 4.5% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dibutyl adipate, Glycerin, Triacontanyl pvp, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Ethylhexyl triazone, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Cetyl alcohol, Microcrystalline cellulose, Glyceryl stearate, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium polyacrylate, Aminomethyl propanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Benzyl salicylate, Caprylyl glycol, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Linalool, Cellulose gum, Limonene, Piroctone olamine, Hexyl cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Citral, Benzyl benzoate

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WIMJ similarity score		42%	41%	40%	36%	35%	35%	35%	35%	34%	34%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more Other: cholesterol diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: cocos nucifera oil diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other:	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane diethylhexyl butamido triazone +5 more Other: panthenol camellia sinensis leaf extract +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil arginine +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: ginkgo biloba leaf extract methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +3 more Other: panthenol galactoarabinan +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: ferulic acid caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +18 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? paullinia cupana seed extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	citral Has skin benefit? ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? +25 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +14 more	sodium lauryl sulfate Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +14 more	sodium lauryl sulfate Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +19 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +45 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Etos Sun Protection Lotion Spray SPF50

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Product summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

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