"Hampton Sun - SPF 15 Body Oil" "is a broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, this moisturizer does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called" chemical ", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 15.00% (declared) and octocrylene 10.00% (declared).

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 moisturizer 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.

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Our powerful formula includes Hyaluronic Acid, skin-firming botanicals, and natural Vitamin E that nourishes and hydrates the skin.

Source: Bluemercury

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: hyaluronic acid.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, phenyl trimethicone.

hyaluronic acid 1.8% - 2.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

phenyl trimethicone 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

caprylic/capric triglyceride 8.4% - 12.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

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.

octocrylene 10%

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

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

homosalate 15%

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

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against 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. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Our powerful formula includes Hyaluronic Acid, skin-firming botanicals, and natural Vitamin E that nourishes and hydrates the skin.

Source: Bluemercury

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 - hyaluronic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

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).

hyaluronic acid 1.8% - 2.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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Key Actives

bisabolol 23% - 34%

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Works for: Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, 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

hyaluronic acid 1.8% - 2.6%

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

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parfum 2.2% - 3.2%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

Comodogenic ingredients

ethylhexyl palmitate 3.8% - 5.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

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

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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

homosalate 15%

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Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl salicylate 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Bisabolol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Parfum, Hyaluronic acid, Phenyl trimethicone, Polyester-8, Solvent yellow 29, Tocopheryl acetate, Vp/hexadecene copolymer

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WIMJ similarity score		41%	38%	38%	38%	38%	38%	38%	37%	37%	37%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 40	SPF 30	SPF 45	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bisabolol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more	Common: bisabolol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate erythritol +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: cocos nucifera oil prunus amygdalus dulcis seed +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: beeswax butyloctyl salicylate +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: dimethicone glycerin +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: helianthus annuus seed oil persea gratissima oil +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: camelina sativa seed oil carthamus tinctorius seed oil +8 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate camelina sativa seed oil +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +5 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera seed oil Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +3 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +11 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol Has skin benefit? +3 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? triethyl citrate Has skin benefit? +12 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? rubus idaeus seed oil Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +13 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +19 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +11 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +27 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +23 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +5 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +39 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +13 more

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