Glytone Hydra Lipid UV Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40+
Works for
0 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 40 · 3 UV filters · Partial spectrumWeak protection
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
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.
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“Squalane and hyaluronic acid boost the skin’s moisture content and minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a more youthful-looking complexion.Key Ingredients UVA/UVB Mineral Filters (Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide) protect skin from UVA/UVB rays minimizing premature aging of the skin Active Stress Defense Technology defends skin against oxidative stress, reduces pollution-induced free-radicals and blocks blue light Hyaluronic Acid & Squalane boost skin’s moisture content and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Key Benefits Lightweight mineral sunscreen that protects, defends and hydrates skin Defends skin against oxidative stress Ideal for daily use on all skin types”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - camellia sinensis leaf extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient camellia sinensis leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 5 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf 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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 19 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
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:
allantoin, glycerin.
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: dimethiconol, squalane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Titanium dioxide2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideZinc oxide1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Zinc oxideWater~45–55%
Butyloctyl salicylate~8.2–10%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
More about Butyloctyl salicylateOctyldodecyl neopentanoate~6.4–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen
More about Octyldodecyl neopentanoateEthylhexyl isononanoate~4.6–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product consistency
More about Ethylhexyl isononanoatePolyester-7~3.5–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinNeopentyl glycol diheptanoate~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Neopentyl glycol diheptanoateCetyl alcohol~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateSqualane~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneAllantoin~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinAvena sativa kernel extract~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractBisabolol~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about BisabololC12-15 alkyl benzoate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCaprylyl glycol~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCeteth-20~1–1.2%
Dicrateria rotunda oil~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethiconol~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconolSilica~0.9–1.1%
Dimethiconol~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconolSilica~0.8–1.15%
Disodium edta~0.6–0.95%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.65–0.95%
Hexylene glycol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateLecithin~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinLysolecithin~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LysolecithinPeg-75 stearate~0.55–0.8%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Pullulan~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanPyrus malus fruit extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractRuttnera lamellosa oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sclerotium gum~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumSilica~0.55–0.85%
Sodium ascorbate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSteareth-20~0.3–0.6%
Tocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolTriceteareth-4 phosphate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Triceteareth-4 phosphateTrilaureth-4 phosphate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Trilaureth-4 phosphateXanthan gum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Water, Butyloctyl salicylate, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Ethylhexyl isononanoate, Polyester-7, Glycerin, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Squalane, Allantoin, Avena sativa kernel extract, Bisabolol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Caprylyl glycol, Ceteth-20, Dicrateria rotunda oil, Dimethiconol, Silica, Dimethiconol, Unknown, Silica, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Lecithin, Lysolecithin, Peg-75 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Pullulan, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Ruttnera lamellosa oil, Sclerotium gum, Silica, Sodium ascorbate, Sodium hyaluronate, Steareth-20, Tocopherol, Triceteareth-4 phosphate, Trilaureth-4 phosphate, Xanthan gum
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Product summary
"Glytone - Hydra Lipid UV Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40+" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.
It should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.
Sunscreen filters
This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. The organic filters in the product are: butyloctyl salicylate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.
Irritation risk
This sunscreen contains actives that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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.
Price
The product retails for 42.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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