We believe that "Glo Skin Beauty - Solar Shade 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).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

This product 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

There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be low. 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 48.00$ 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.

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 6.5%

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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 8.6%

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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?

Key Benefits Broad Spectrum SPF Protection Provides SPF 40+ protection against damaging UVA and UVB rays, shielding against premature signs of aging.

Source: Glo Skin

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.

ascorbic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

tocopherol 0.65% - 1%

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

ascorbyl palmitate 0.45% - 0.7%

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).

ascorbic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

An oil-free and effortlessly weightless formulation, it loads up on next-generation hydrators such as hyaluronic acid and allantoin without clogging or congesting pores, while potent antioxidants calm and repair, providing a skin-strengthening shield and invisible finish. Suitable for all skin types.

Source: Glo Skin

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, sodium hyaluronate.

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, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

sodium hyaluronate 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

dimethicone 4.8% - 5.9%

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

peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Soothing Delivering a boost of antioxidants to reduce irritation and fortify skin, the weightless, non comedogenic oil-free formulation nourishes without blocking pores or causing congestion.

Source: Glo Skin

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.65% - 1%

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

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

cyclopentasiloxane 6.9% - 8.4%

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Works for: Mattifying, Moisturizing

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

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ascorbic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer 1.7% - 2.1%

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Helps oil and water mix together

Comodogenic ingredients

ethylhexyl palmitate 0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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titanium dioxide 6.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

zinc oxide 8.6%

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 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Ingredient list view

Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Dimethicone, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Aluminum hydroxide, Stearic acid, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Glycerin, Sodium chloride, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hexyl laurate, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Dimethicone/polyglycerin-3 crosspolymer, Ascorbyl palmitate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Triethoxysilylethyl polydimethylsiloxyethyl hexyl dimethicone, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Silica dimethyl silylate, Butylene glycol, Ascorbic acid, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Peg-8

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WIMJ similarity score		39%	38%	36%	35%	35%	34%	34%	34%	34%	33%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 44	SPF 36	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 44	SPF 49	SPF 40	SPF 50
Key ingredients	cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +6 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +5 more Other: methicone octyldodecyl neopentanoate	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +5 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: titanium dioxide tocopherol +4 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +7 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +3 more Other: bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +3 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +3 more Other: algae extract artemia extract +5 more	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate +4 more Other: capryloyl salicylic acid panthenol +2 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +3 more Other: methicone	Common: glycerin titanium dioxide +2 more Other: madecassic acid asiaticoside +4 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +3 more Other: erythritol glutathione +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? peg-8 Has skin benefit? +10 more	polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +2 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +12 more	hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +4 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +4 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more	oleyl alcohol Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +15 more	sodium metaphosphate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +3 more
All ingredients	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +35 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +24 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +35 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +44 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +28 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +32 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +38 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +22 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +35 more	dimethicone Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +32 more

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Glo Skin Beauty Solar Shade SPF 50

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