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Garancia Metamorphosing Red Sunscreen Water Sun Protect SPF30

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.2% - 0.75%Disodium phenyl dibenzimidazole tetrasulfonate 3.3% - 4.9%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Garancia - Metamorphosing Red Sunscreen Water Sun Protect SPF30" can offer 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 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).

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 2.50% - 3.80%, neo heliopan ap 3.30% - 4.90% and uvinul t 2.10% - 3.10%.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits 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.

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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.

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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 2.5% - 3.8%

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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.

disodium phenyl dibenzimidazole tetrasulfonate 3.3% - 4.9%

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

Neo Heliopan AP. A UV filter. Effective against UVA II rays. It is stable. It is water-soluble, which helps to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet

ethylhexyl triazone 2.1% - 3.1%

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

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Garancia Metamorphosing Red Sunscreen Water Sun Protect SPF30 150ml is a high sun protection (SPF30) biphase, designed to protect, sublimate and make the skin luminous and satiny while accelerating its tanning.It offers a broad spectrum protection against UVA/UVB and blue light to the whole family (babies, children, adults, pregnant women).Its formula is a unique combination of 3 organic UV filters, plant protectors against blue light (2 extracts of red algae + pongamia) and an anti-oxidant to fight against the degradation of skin elastin and skin aging.It incorporates Technofilm?

Source: Cocoon Center

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.

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.75%

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

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

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: arginine, 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: arginine, coco-caprylate/caprate.

arginine 0.45% - 1.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

dunaliella salina extract 0.4% - 0.95%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

olea europaea fruit oil 0.4% - 0.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (haematococcus pluvialis extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

haematococcus pluvialis extract 0.4% - 0.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin

dunaliella salina extract 0.4% - 0.95%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.75%

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.75%

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

disodium phenyl dibenzimidazole tetrasulfonate 3.3% - 4.9%

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Works for: Sun protection

Neo Heliopan AP. A UV filter. Effective against UVA II rays. It is stable. It is water-soluble, which helps to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet

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Potential irritants

decyl glucoside 0.35% - 0.75%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

parfum 0.1% - 0.35%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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coco-caprylate/caprate 22% - 33%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

water 12% - 18%

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Plain old water

dicaprylyl carbonate 5.1% - 7.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

Ingredient list view

Coco-caprylate/caprate, Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Tributyl citrate, Disodium phenyl dibenzimidazole tetrasulfonate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Ethylhexyl triazone, Pongamia glabra seed oil, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Arginine, Bifurcaria bifurcata extract, Dunaliella salina extract, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Glycine max oil, Tocopherol, Decyl glucoside, 1,2-heptanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Acetyl tyrosine, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid

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WIMJ similarity score		34%	34%	33%	33%	33%	33%	33%	31%	31%	31%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	arginine bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +4 more	Common: arginine bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +1 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate glycerin	Common: arginine bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +1 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate glycerin +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate glycerin +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate glycerin +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane carnosine +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane carnosine +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +7 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine disodium phenyl dibenzimidazole tetrasulfonate +2 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate helianthus annuus seed wax +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +10 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +8 more
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? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +10 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? picea abies wood extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	jojoba esters Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	coco-caprylate/caprate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate/caprate Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol dicaprylate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +31 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Garancia Metamorphosing Red Sunscreen Water Sun Protect SPF30

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Sunscreen filters

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

Anti-oxidation

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