PRODUCT REVIEW

Functionalab MINERAL SUNSCREEN SPF 50

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Bisabolol 0.4% - 0.65%Dimethicone 6.7% - 8.2%

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Product summary

We believe that "Functionalab - MINERAL SUNSCREEN SPF 50" 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).

This product 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 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.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the 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.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

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.

titanium dioxide 5.7%

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

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

zinc oxide 44% - 54%

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

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

It hydrates the skin, delivers daily antioxidant defence, neutralizes free radicals, mitigates deterioration of collagen and elastin fibres, and prevents the development of visible signs of premature aging.

Source: Functionalab

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?

It hydrates the skin, delivers daily antioxidant defence, neutralizes free radicals, mitigates deterioration of collagen and elastin fibres, and prevents the development of visible signs of premature aging.

Source: Functionalab

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: polyglycerin-3.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

methicone 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface

polyglycerin-3 0.15% - 0.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

caprylic/capric triglyceride 3.8% - 4.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Key Actives

bisabolol 0.4% - 0.65%

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Works for: Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

dimethicone 6.7% - 8.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A 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

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Potential irritants

benzyl alcohol 0.25% - 0.45%

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

acacia decurrens flower wax 0.25% - 0.45%

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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

coconut alkanes 2.2% - 2.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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titanium dioxide 5.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

zinc oxide 44% - 54%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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

water 12% - 15%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Ingredient list view

Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Water, Dimethicone, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Phenethyl benzoate, Bis-peg-12 dimethicone beeswax, Coconut alkanes, Methicone, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Jojoba esters, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Silica, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Alumina, Tris(ppg-3 benzyl ether) citrate, Talc, Hexyl laurate, Peg-10 dimethicone, Stearic acid, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Isododecane, Bisabolol, Methylcellulose, Nylon-12, Benzyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Isostearic acid, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Glyceryl laurate, Polyglycerin-3, Parfum

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WIMJ similarity score		38%	38%	36%	36%	36%	36%	36%	36%	36%	35%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 44	SPF 49	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 40
Key ingredients	bisabolol caprylic/capric triglyceride +8 more	Common: methicone titanium dioxide +2 more Other: lactobionic acid gluconolactone +3 more	Common: methicone titanium dioxide +2 more Other: lactobionic acid gluconolactone +3 more	Common: dimethicone dimethicone +4 more Other: cyclomethicone cyclopentasiloxane +3 more	Common: dimethicone methicone +2 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane glycerin +3 more	Common: dimethicone methicone +2 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane glycerin	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate tocopherol +1 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +3 more Other: niacinamide 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +2 more	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: artemia extract butyloctyl salicylate +2 more	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: artemia extract butyloctyl salicylate +2 more	Common: dimethicone methicone +3 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane dimethiconol
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? acacia decurrens flower wax Has skin benefit? +11 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +9 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +10 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone Has skin benefit?	polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +2 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? +14 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +12 more	c9-15 fluoroalcohol phosphate Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	c9-15 fluoroalcohol phosphate Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone Has skin benefit?
All ingredients	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +20 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +24 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +22 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +39 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +36 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +36 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +9 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Functionalab MINERAL SUNSCREEN SPF 50

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

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