"Heliocare - SPF 50 Gel" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: octinoxate and octocrylene. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the 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 1 review 0% recommend this product

As for the white cast, it did not leave a noticeable white residue for the reviewer.
When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.
As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, the reviewer reported that it stings eyes.

Price

The product retails from 17.29£ up to 18.49£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

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.

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: cetyl dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane.

cetyl dimethicone 0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture

glycerin 2.2% - 2.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

micrococcus lysate 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin. It is claimed to be a "DNA repair enzyme"

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis 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.

camellia sinensis extract 0.4% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

micrococcus lysate 0.25% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

tocopheryl acetate 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A 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.

Sun protection

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

octocrylene 4.9% - 6%

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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

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6.4% - 7.8%

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

Octinoxate. 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

zinc oxide 1.6% - 1.9%

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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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

micrococcus lysate 0.25% - 0.5%

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

cyclopentasiloxane 2.6% - 3.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6.4% - 7.8%

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Works for: Sun protection

parfum 0.1% - 0.2%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6.4% - 7.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

octocrylene 4.9% - 6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Hexylene glycol, Polyacrylamide, Peg/ppg-20/6 dimethicone, Zinc oxide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Polypodium leucotomos leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium dioxide, Laureth-7, Cetyl dimethicone, Camellia sinensis extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Dichlorobenzyl alcohol, Micrococcus lysate, Tetrasodium edta, Alumina, Bht, Simethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene

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WIMJ similarity score		38%	37%	37%	37%	36%	36%	36%	36%	35%	35%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 42	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	camellia sinensis extract cetyl dimethicone +7 more	Common: cetyl dimethicone cyclopentasiloxane +4 more Other: beeswax hydrated silica +1 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +3 more Other: dimethicone ectoin +3 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +1 more Other: arginine bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +7 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +1 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more	Common: cetyl dimethicone cyclopentasiloxane +4 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +14 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +5 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +2 more Other: ferulic acid panthenol +2 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +2 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? dmdm hydantoin Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +16 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? zingiber officinale root extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	betula alba bark extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +14 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +4 more	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +21 more	butylphenyl methylpropional Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +26 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +22 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +40 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +16 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +33 more

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