We believe that "Hampton Sun - Age Defying SPF50 Mineral For Face" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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).

This sunscreen should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

It is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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 52.00$ in the United States and for 44.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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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.

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.

zinc oxide 17%

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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?

Rich with Vitamin C and natural citrus extracts, this highly effective formula moisturizes and softens skin, firming and leaving the appearance of diminishing fine lines and wrinkles.

Source: Bluemercury

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 0.1% - 0.3%

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).

punica granatum extract 2.5% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Key Benefits • 100% Vegan-Moisturizing Mineral Based Formula • Vanishing Zinc • Chemical-Free • Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Protection • Water Resistant (80 Minutes) • Lightweight • Reef Safe & Biodegradable • Preservative Free & Fragrance Free • Non-Nano

Source: Bluemercury

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, coco-caprylate.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone 0.15% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

dimethicone 2.2% - 3.3%

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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

coco-caprylate 1.6% - 2.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (punica granatum 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.

punica granatum extract 2.5% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective

calendula officinalis flower extract 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

punica granatum fruit extract 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties

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Key Actives

bisabolol 0.2% - 0.7%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation

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

punica granatum extract 2.5% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective

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Potential irritants

citrus limon fruit extract 22% - 33%

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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

citrus grandis extract 4.2% - 6.3%

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Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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citrus limon fruit extract 22% - 33%

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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

citrus grandis extract 4.2% - 6.3%

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citrus aurantifolia oil 4.5% - 6.7%

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Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus grandis extract, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Unknown, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Unknown, Punica granatum extract, Zinc oxide, Dimethicone, Coco-caprylate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Sorbitan olivate, Bisabolol, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Citrus grandis peel oil, Citrus limon peel extract, Citrus tangerina peel extract, Isoceteth-10, Isostearic acid, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Punica granatum fruit extract, Silica, Tocopherol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane

	Hampton Sun - Age Defying SPF50 Mineral For Face	Badger - SPF 40 Kids Clear Zinc Sunscreen
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WIMJ similarity score		20%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 40
Key ingredients	argania spinosa kernel oil bisabolol +5 more	Common: zinc oxide Other: avena sativa kernel extract beeswax +6 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	punica granatum fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus tangerina peel extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	vanilla planifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus tangerina peel oil Has skin benefit? +4 more
All ingredients	citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus grandis extract Has skin benefit? +29 more	avena sativa kernel extract Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +12 more

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Hampton Sun Age Defying SPF50 Mineral For Face

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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Anti-oxidation

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