PRODUCT REVIEW

Heliocare 360 Water Gel SPF 50+

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Sun protection
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone

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Key actives

Dimethicone 1.5% - 1.8%Urea 0.25% - 0.4%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Heliocare - 360 Water Gel SPF 50+" can offer reliable sun protection. 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 also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 3.40% - 4.10%, uvinul a plus 1.60% - 1.90%, octisalate 4.30% - 5.30%, uvinul t 0.60% - 0.85%, octocrylene 5.40% - 6.50%, ensulizole 2.50% - 3.10% and tinosrob a2b 0.60% - 0.90%.

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 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.

What our users say

Based on 2 reviews 100% recommend this product

As for the white cast, two out of two reviewers say that the product does not leave a white cast.
As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, two out of two reviewers say that it doesn't sting eyes.

Our users describe the finish of this sunscreen as dewy.

Price

The product retails for 28.99£ 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.

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.

tris-biphenyl triazine 0.6% - 0.9%

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

Tinosorb A2B. A UV filter. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Soluble in water, which helps to create lighter sunscreen formulations. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA in the US yet

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.4% - 4.1%

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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.

octocrylene 5.4% - 6.5%

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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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Enriched with Fernblock®, Heliocare 360 Water Gel SPF 50+ contains powerful antioxidant activity, and is supported by actives which repair sun damage (such as DNA damage and premature skin ageing).

Source: Face the future

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.

These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: serine.

serine 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

tocopherol 0.15% - 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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

This intensely hydrating water gel sunscreen takes your sun protection to the next level!

Source: Face the future

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: arginine, 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: arginine, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea

methicone 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface

polymethylsilsesquioxane 0.55% - 0.85%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

serine 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

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).

polypodium leucotomos leaf extract 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that has been shown to be effective in helping boost skin's ability to protect against UV radiation and reduce hyperpigmentation when taken orally. No conclusive evidence for its effectiveness and effective concentration in topical application

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

dimethicone 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

urea 0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Exfoliation

Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations

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Potential irritants

pullulan 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

phenylpropanol 0.2% - 0.4%

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Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation

Comodogenic ingredients

plankton extract 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

algin 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

octocrylene 5.4% - 6.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl salicylate 4.3% - 5.3%

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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

Water, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butylene glycol, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Arginine, Dimethicone, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Phenethyl benzoate, Silica, Tris-biphenyl triazine, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Polypodium leucotomos leaf extract, Ethylhexyl triazone, Physalis angulata extract, Plankton extract, Melanin, Oxothiazolidine, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin, Trehalose, Urea, Serine, Pullulan, Algin, C20-22 alkyl phosphate, Phenylpropanol, C20-22 alcohols, Vp/acrylates/lauryl methacrylate copolymer, Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Propylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol, Methicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Disodium phosphate, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Disodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Potassium phosphate, Lecithin, Bht, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene

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WIMJ similarity score		52%	58%	53%	52%	52%	52%	51%	51%	50%	49%	49%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 34	SPF 50
Key ingredients	urea butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +15 more	Common: urea caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: panthenol bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +2 more	Common: urea butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +8 more Other: biosaccharide gum-1 copper gluconate +6 more	Common: urea butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more	Common: urea butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more Other: phytosphingosine acetyl hexapeptide-8 +18 more	Common: urea butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: retinyl palmitate homosalate +7 more	Common: urea caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: panthenol bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +2 more	Common: urea arginine +5 more Other: linoleic acid aspartic acid +20 more	Common: urea dimethicone +5 more Other: acetyl octapeptide-3 ceramide 1 +11 more	Common: urea glycerin +4 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-30 tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +20 more	Common: urea dimethicone +11 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 acetyl tetrapeptide-2 +28 more	Common: urea caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: arginine/lysine polypeptide palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +12 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +20 more	commiphora myrrha oil Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower oil Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +20 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? +11 more	citral Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +41 more	citral Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +17 more	commiphora myrrha oil Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower oil Has skin benefit? +19 more	tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +33 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +21 more	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +52 more	citronellol Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +23 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +49 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +34 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +94 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +60 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +80 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +71 more	unknown Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +169 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +52 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Heliocare 360 Water Gel SPF 50+

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Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

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Product summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

What our users say

Price

What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

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