Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Glo Skin Beauty - Oil Free SPF 40+" 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 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 is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: octinoxate and octisalate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.

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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Glo Skin Beauty" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 38.00$ in the United States.

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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.

zinc oxide 7.5%

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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

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

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

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

ethylhexyl salicylate 2.5%

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

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not 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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Protect your skin’s youthful essence with Glo Skin Beauty’s oil-free SPF40+ and antioxidant-rich sunscreen oil.

Source: Lookfantastic CA

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.

ascorbyl palmitate 0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

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?

Moisture-binding hyaluronic acid and allantoin are locked in to keep skin plump and dewy.

Source: Lookfantastic CA

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: sodium hyaluronate, 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, cyclopentasiloxane.

sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

dimethicone 1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

cyclopentasiloxane 1.9% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

For antioxidant-infused, broad spectrum sun protection against the sun’s damaging and aging rays, this oil-free SPF provides lightweight hydration without clogging pores or causing breakouts.

Source: Skinstore

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

allantoin 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Key Actives

allantoin 0.35% - 0.85%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

panthenol 0.15% - 0.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

iodopropynyl butylcarbamate 0.01% - 0.02%

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A preservative. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl palmitate 5.3% - 7.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

oleth-3 phosphate 0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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zinc oxide 7.5%

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

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl salicylate 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Zinc oxide, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Water, Isopropyl palmitate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Ethylhexyl isononanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl glucoside, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Glycereth-26, Oleth-3 phosphate, Allantoin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polyisobutene, Panthenol, Butylene glycol, Peg-7 trimethylolpropane coconut ether, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate

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WIMJ similarity score		68%	65%	62%	62%	58%	57%	57%	56%	56%	55%
SPF	SPF 40	SPF 43	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 42	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30
Key ingredients	panthenol cyclopentasiloxane +5 more	Common: panthenol allantoin +3 more Other: cocos nucifera oil cyclomethicone	Common: panthenol sodium hyaluronate +3 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +5 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate glycerin +8 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +2 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +10 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: caffeine glycerin +2 more	Common: panthenol cyclopentasiloxane +3 more Other: isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate methyl methacrylate crosspolymer +6 more	Common: panthenol sodium hyaluronate +2 more Other: capryloyl salicylic acid glycerin +4 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter glycerin +3 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter glycerin +3 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +1 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +6 more	hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? oleth-3 phosphate Has skin benefit? +2 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +15 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	silybum marianum extract Has skin benefit? iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? +6 more	pelargonium graveolens flower oil Has skin benefit? isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +3 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +22 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? tin Has skin benefit? +21 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +25 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +38 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +43 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +39 more

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