Florida Salt Scrubs Face Shield - SPF 55
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Sun protectionSPF 55 · 3 UV filtersBroad spectrum
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.
Anti-agingSide benefit · No ingredient credited for this claimWorks well
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 toneSide benefit · No ingredient credited for this claimWorks well
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).
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cyclopentasiloxane + 10 moreWorks
“Formulated for acne-prone skin and fortified with aloe vera to add powerful skincare benefits and skin barrier restoring properties, our Face Shield sunscreen provides protection from the sun, while also aiding in restoration of prior skin damage.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, cetyl dimethicone.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: MethylisothiazolinoneMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Homosalate10%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
More about HomosalateZinc oxide5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Zinc oxideOctocrylene5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about OctocryleneWater~45–55%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~7–8.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneAloe barbadensis leaf extract~5.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractEthylhexyl stearate~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateIsopropyl palmitate~3.3–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateHelianthus annuus seed oil~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 oilCyclopentasiloxane~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxane~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxanePolyglyceryl-4 isostearate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 isostearateCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeHexyl laurate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Hexyl laurateHydrogenated microcrystalline wax~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl dimethicone~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture
More about Cetyl dimethiconeHydrogenated castor oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilPolyglyceryl-3 oleate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 oleateSilica~0.5–0.75%
Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium chloride~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideIngredient list view
Homosalate, Zinc oxide, Octocrylene, Water, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Ethylhexyl stearate, Isopropyl palmitate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Hexyl laurate, Hydrogenated microcrystalline wax, Cetyl dimethicone, Hydrogenated castor oil, Polyglyceryl-3 oleate, Silica, Methylisothiazolinone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium chloride
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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.
| Florida Salt ScrubsFace Shield - SPF 55YOUR PRODUCT | RiemannP20 SPF30 Face Sun Cream | Banana BoatSport Performance Faces Clear Zinc Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50, Jar | CVS HealthClear Zinc Broad Spectrum Sun Lotion SPF 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | $15.00 | $20.41+$5.41 | $12.19−$2.81 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Avobenzone | Beeswax | Beeswax |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 55 | SPF 30 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Florida Salt Scrubs - Face Shield - SPF 55" 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).
This sunscreen 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 a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: homosalate and octocrylene. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.
Irritation risk
This sunscreen contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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