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.
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.
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, butylene glycol.
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: dimethicone, helianthus annuus 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 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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Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideA 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 oxideA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolEnhances 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
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateA marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Alteromonas ferment extractPro-vitamin D. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory effect in skin, but there is no research available confirming that this compound converts to vitamin D in skin or has any other benefits apart from softening the upper layer of the skin. This compound is different from the Vitamin D3 analogues used in medicine to treat psoriasis
More about 7-dehydrocholesterolA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Zea mays oilA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilPure 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 TocopherolHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholOne 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 GlycerinHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidThe same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholA type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeA silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneA type of silicone that helps to soften upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholA type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerUsed to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateUsed 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
More about Butylene glycolA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTitanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Water, Ethyl macadamiate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Propanediol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Polysorbate 80, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Echinacea purpurea root extract, Aronia melanocarpa fruit extract, Hydrolyzed verbascum thapsus flower, Tagetes erecta flower extract, Alteromonas ferment extract, 7-dehydrocholesterol, Zea mays oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Malic acid, Tocopherol, Myristic acid, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated lecithin, Panthenol, Stearic acid, Polyglyceryl-6 isostearate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Alumina, Behenic acid, Stearyl alcohol, Caprylyl methicone, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Triethoxysilylethyl polydimethylsiloxyethyl hexyl dimethicone, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, 1,2-hexanediol, Behenyl alcohol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Cellulose gum, Sorbitan oleate, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Sodium phytate
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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.
| Farmacy BeautyGreen Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral SunscreenYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeInvisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 | La Roche-PosayAnthelios 100% Mineral Sunscreen Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid | 3LABPerfect Lite Sunscreen SPF 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 56% | 56% |
| Price | $36.00 | $13.97−$22.03 | $37.99+$1.99 | $55.00+$19.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 12 | 6 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 30 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Farmacy - Green Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen" can offer reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).
This sunscreen is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but can leave a white cast.
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails for 36.00$ in the United States.
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