Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Forest Essentials - Soundarya High Performance Cream with 24 K Gold and SPF30" can provide reliable sun protection. 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).

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. 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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: oxybenzone 0.15% - 0.30%, avobenzone 0.75% - 1.10%, octinoxate 2.50% - 3.10% and octocrylene 2.00% - 2.50%.

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?

Does not work for

Anti-blemish

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 2% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

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 0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

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 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

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?

This unique butter also protects the skin from sun damage, naturally.It contains Sesame Oil that leaves the skin feeling soft and supple.Anti-oxidant rich Rice Bran Oil present in this cream helps in protection against UVB radiation and exerts anti-ageing activity on the skin.

Source: N/A

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.

prunus amygdalus dulcis oil 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that softens the skin

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

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

What does the product description say?

Saffron is known to reduce pigmentation and lighten the skin while also improving its complexion.

Source: N/A

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).

glycyrrhiza glabra root extract 0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Mango Butter is a gently fragranced emollient with moisture-retaining properties that nourish dry skin, smoothen fine lines & restore elasticity to skin.

Source: N/A

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, caprylyl 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: beeswax, cera alba.

beeswax 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

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

cera alba 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

dimethiconol 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

It treats acne and protects the skin from harmful UV rays of the sun.Liquorice is a renowned anti-acne herb known for its clarifying, pigment-lightening & texturizing properties.

Source: N/A

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Honesty check

Buy now

Can it cause trouble?

User reviews (0)

Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key Actives

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

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

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Search top rated products by actives

Potential irritants

rosa damascena flower water 3% - 3.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 2.5% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl myristate 4.6% - 5.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

triticum vulgare germ oil 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).

All ingredients

water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

isopropyl myristate 4.6% - 5.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

glyceryl stearate 3.8% - 4.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Isopropyl myristate, Glyceryl stearate, Rosa damascena flower water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dimethiconol, Peg-100 stearate, Benzophenone-3, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Disodium edta, Hexylene glycol, Ricinus communis seed oil, Persea gratissima butter, Mangifera indica seed butter, Gold, Bha, Colloidal gold, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Triethanolamine, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Bht, Beeswax, Cera alba, Butter, Unknown, Withania somnifera root extract, Unknown, Crocus sativus flower extract, Albizia lebbeck leaf, Pandanus amaryllifolius leaf extract, Bambusa arundinacea leaf extract, Rna, Unknown, Boerhavia diffusa root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Ci 15985, Ci 47005, Ci 77947, Zinc oxide, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glyceryl isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Benzophenone-3

	Forest Essentials - Soundarya High Performance Cream with 24 K Gold and SPF30	Epicuren - X-Treme Cream Propolis Sunscreen SPF 45+	Physicians Formula - Rosé All Day Moisturizer SPF 30	TOSOWOONG - Men's Booster CC Cream Plus	KARADIUM - Snail Repair Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++	Vichy - Capital Soleil UV Age Daily SPF 50+ Invisible Sun Cream with Niacinamide	DAYCELL - Esthenique Snail Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++	MGC Derma - SPF30 Day Cream with Natural Mineral Sunscreen	Piz Buin - Allergy Sun Sensitive Skin Face Cream - High SPF30	Obagi - Obagi360 Hydrafactor Broad Spectrum SPF30 High Protection Cream	The Saem - Eco Earth Light Sun Cream
Price
WIMJ similarity score		33%	33%	33%	33%	33%	33%	33%	32%	32%	32%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 45	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	beeswax benzophenone-3 +18 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: aleurites moluccanus seed oil allantoin +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethiconol +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +4 more	Common: beeswax cyclopentasiloxane +2 more Other: adenosine arbutin +3 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +9 more	Common: glycerin isopropyl myristate +1 more Other: cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis cocos nucifera oil +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate sodium hyaluronate +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +7 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +25 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +21 more	parfum Has skin benefit? artemisia princeps extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +19 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl myristate Has skin benefit? +63 more	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +36 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +41 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Forest Essentials Soundarya High Performance Cream with 24 K Gold and SPF30

Works for:

Doesn't work for:

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Cheaper alternatives

Product summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

What can the product work for?

Works for

Does not work for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Honesty check

How honest is this product?

Buy now

N/A Retailers

Can it cause trouble?

Potential irritants

Comodogenic ingredients

User reviews (0)

Similar products & dupes

Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key Actives

Potential irritants

Comodogenic ingredients

All ingredients

Ingredient list view

Sources