Goodal Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Care Sun Serum
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 5 UV filtersBroad spectrum
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.
Evens skin toneArbutin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate + 2 moreWorks well
“Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Care Sun Serum”
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).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Tocopherol, Niacinamide + 1 moreWorks well
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.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Hydroxyethyl urea, AllantoinWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Propylheptyl caprylate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane + 11 moreWorks
“Presents moisturizing texture that adheres on skin seamlessly without discomfort.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": hydroxyethyl urea, butylene glycol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Arbutin, Tocopherol + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (arbutin) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Alcohol, Citrus tangerina extract + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol~6.1–9.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPhenethyl benzoate~3.5–5.2%
Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoateBis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineCitrus tangerina extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Dibutyl adipate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Dibutyl adipateEthylhexyl triazone~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Ethylhexyl triazoneNiacinamide~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideSilica~0.85–1.3%
Propylheptyl caprylate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylheptyl caprylateMethylpropanediol~0.2–0.75%
Arbutin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
More about ArbutinCaprylyl methicone~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconePolymethylsilsesquioxane~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneXylitol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilVincetoxicum atratum extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.05–0.3%
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.05–0.25%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilEucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractAlthaea rosea flower extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexyl laurate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Hexyl laurateIsoamyl p-methoxycinnamate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US. It can be irritating
More about Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamatePolysilicone-15~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays, but does not protect against the most aging UVA light
More about Polysilicone-15Pentylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.25%
Dibutyl lauroyl glutamide~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps improve the product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dibutyl lauroyl glutamideC18-21 alkane~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyethyl urea~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaDibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps improve the product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamideAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerSodium acrylates crosspolymer-2~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateButylene glycol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolC30-45 alkyldimethylsilyl polypropylsilsesquioxane~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about C30-45 alkyldimethylsilyl polypropylsilsesquioxaneHydroxyacetophenone~0.05–0.3%
Allantoin~0.05–0.25%
- 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 AllantoinDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateTromethamine~0.05–0.3%
Ascorbyl glucoside~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolDisodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Phenethyl benzoate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Citrus tangerina extract, Dibutyl adipate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Niacinamide, Silica, Propylheptyl caprylate, Methylpropanediol, Arbutin, Caprylyl methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Xylitol, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Vincetoxicum atratum extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Althaea rosea flower extract, Hexyl laurate, Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, Polysilicone-15, Pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Dibutyl lauroyl glutamide, C18-21 alkane, Hydroxyethyl urea, Dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Butylene glycol, C30-45 alkyldimethylsilyl polypropylsilsesquioxane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Allantoin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Tromethamine, Ascorbyl glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Disodium edta, Limonene, Linalool
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| GoodalGreen Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Care Sun SerumYOUR PRODUCT | HYGGEEVegan Sun Cream SPF 50 PA++++ | fromrierEGF Cica Water Sun Ampoule | numbuzinNo. 1 Clear Filter Sun Essence PA++++ SPF50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 94% | 90% | 90% |
| Price | $28.50 | $12.64−$15.86 | $25.20−$3.30 | $20.72−$7.78 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 9 | 6 of 9 | 6 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Adenosine | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
We believe that "Goodal - Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Care Sun Serum" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
It should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).
Sunscreen filters
This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 2.30% - 3.40%, uvinul a plus 2.70% - 4.10%, uvinul t 1.40% - 2.10%, amiloxate 0.15% - 0.60% and polysilicone-15 0.15% - 0.60%.
Irritation risk
This product contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 28.50$ 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 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Arbutin - Commentatymdedge.com
- 4TOPICAL TREATMENT OF MELASMAncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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