We do not recommend "Hero Cosmetics - Superbeam Sunscreen SPF 30" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.

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

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: butyloctyl salicylate 1.90% - 2.40%.

Irritation risk

It contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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.

What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

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: betaine, lactobacillus ferment.

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: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

hippophae rhamnoides oil 0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.

lactobacillus ferment 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

polyglycerin-3 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Sun protection

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

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.

butyloctyl salicylate 1.9% - 2.4%

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

A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own

titanium dioxide 0.1% - 0.2%

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

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.2% - 0.4%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

Is 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

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

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

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

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hippophae rhamnoides oil 0.75% - 1.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

coco-glucoside 0.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.3% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

caprylic/capric triglyceride 5.6% - 6.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

propanediol 4% - 4.9%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propanediol, C13-15 alkane, C15-19 alkane, Butyloctyl salicylate, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Cetearyl alcohol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Betaine, Mica, Musa sapientum leaf/trunk extract, Silica, Coco-glucoside, Arachidyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Isostearic acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 lactate/laurate, Polyglycerin-3, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Behenyl alcohol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine, Citric acid, Arachidyl glucoside, Ectoin, Niacinamide, Maltodextrin, Sodium citrate, Sodium phytate, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Tin oxide, Glucose, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Ci 15985, Unknown, Ci 77491, Titanium dioxide

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WIMJ similarity score		70%	70%	69%	69%	69%	69%	68%	68%	68%	67%
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Key ingredients	niacinamide bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 +9 more	Common: niacinamide lactobacillus ferment +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter cocos nucifera fruit extract +9 more	Common: niacinamide betaine +2 more Other: adenosine panthenol +5 more	Common: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: polygonum aviculare extract panthenol +10 more	Common: niacinamide betaine +3 more Other: dimethicone dimethiconol +7 more	Common: niacinamide butyloctyl salicylate Other: ceramide eop phytosphingosine +5 more	Common: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride Other: glycerin glycogen +5 more	Common: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate adenosine +10 more	Common: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid dimethicone +3 more	Common: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride Other: lactic acid ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more	Common: niacinamide bisabolol +2 more Other: copernicia cerifera wax dimethicone +4 more
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Potential Irritants	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +2 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +9 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +15 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +12 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +11 more	sodium salicylate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +43 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +24 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +34 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylyl methicone Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +30 more

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