
4 of 4 advertised claims delivered
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.
“It also helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles by stimulating collagen and hyaluronic acid production in the 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, caprylyl glycol.
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, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
“It also helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles by stimulating collagen and hyaluronic acid production in the skin.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
This product can also 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.
“With added skin health ingredients, it also helps to smooth the skin, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve skin's radiance.”
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).
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.


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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
More about HomosalateSame as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
More about Benzophenone-3Octisalate. 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
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateIs 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 NiacinamideA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneAvobenzone. 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.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneOctinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateA 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
More about OctocryleneEnhances 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 benzoateOne 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 GlycerinAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHelps oil and water mix together
More about Behentrimonium methosulfateHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolA 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 DimethiconolAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-37Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolUsed to creat a nice product texture and support penetration of other ingredients
More about Decylene glycolA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneWater, Homosalate, Benzophenone-3, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Niacinamide, Cetearyl alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Behentrimonium methosulfate, Divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer, Peg-100 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl olivate, Dimethiconol, Parfum, Sorbitan olivate, Polyquaternium-37, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Alcohol denat., Citric acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Caprylyl glycol, Decylene glycol, C12-13 pareth-23, C12-13 pareth-3, Ppg-1 trideceth-6, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Limonene, Citronellol, Bht
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| HealthspanDaily UV Defence SPF50YOUR PRODUCT | Eve LomDaily Protection Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen | CetaphilDaily Oil-Free Facial Moisturizer With Sunscreen Spf 35 For Sensitive, Combination Skin, 3 Ounces | OlayRegenerating Face Lotion With Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 97% | 89% | 88% |
| Price | $12.64 | $45.99+$33.35 | $14.92+$2.28 | $31.99+$19.35 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 7 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Adenosine | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 35 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
The ingredient list suggests that "Healthspan - Daily UV Defence SPF50" can provide reliable sun protection. 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).
It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).
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: oxybenzone 4.50% - 5.50%, avobenzone 1.90% - 2.40%, octinoxate 1.60% - 2.00%, octisalate 3.60% - 4.40%, homosalate 5.80% - 7.00% and octocrylene 1.40% - 1.70%.
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 this sunscreen 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.
The product retails for 9.56£ in the United Kingdom.
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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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