Name: Honua Hawaiian Skincare - Malu SPF
Brand: Honua Hawaiian Skincare

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Honua Hawaiian Skincare - Malu SPF" 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).

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: butyloctyl salicylate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses 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 product 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 our users say

Based on 2 reviews 100% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
As for the white cast, two out of two reviewers say that the product does not leave a white cast.
When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, two out of two reviewers report that the product does not pill under makeup.
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 - matt.

Price

The product retails for 42.00$ in the United States.

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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.

zinc oxide 12%

Irritation risk:

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

butyloctyl salicylate 0.85% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

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

Anti-aging

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.

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 23% - 35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

tocopherol 0.01% - 0.05%

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

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).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

a daytime moisturizer with SPF 30 sun protection Good For.

Source: Credo Beauty

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: erythritol, 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: copernicia cerifera wax, diheptyl succinate.

sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

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

ethylhexyl olivate 0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

bisabolol 1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

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

ricinus communis seed oil 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Potential irritants

citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract 0.3% - 0.7%

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Used as a fragrance

rosa damascena extract 0.05% - 0.25%

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Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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zinc oxide 12%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 23% - 35%

Irritation risk:

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

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

arachidyl alcohol 4.9% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

Ingredient list view

Zinc oxide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Arachidyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, Avena sativa bran extract, Behenyl alcohol, Bisabolol, Butyloctyl salicylate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Copernicia cerifera wax, Diheptyl succinate, Ethyl ferulate, Ethyl macadamiate, Ethylhexyl olivate, Erythritol, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Jasminum officinale oil, Morinda citrifolia fruit extract, Rosa damascena extract, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Propanediol, Ricinus communis seed oil, Sodium gluconate, Sodium hyaluronate, Squalane, Tocopherol, Water, Xanthan gum

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WIMJ similarity score		38%	38%	36%	34%	34%	33%	32%	32%	32%	32%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 37	SPF 30	SPF 35	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +8 more	Common: erythritol glycerin +4 more Other: panthenol linoleic acid +4 more	Common: bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride haematococcus pluvialis extract +1 more	Common: bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +4 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride hydrolyzed jojoba esters +1 more	Common: bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter camellia sinensis leaf extract +5 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate glycerin +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride helianthus annuus seed oil +6 more	Common: glycerin zinc oxide Other: butyrospermum parkii butter camellia sinensis leaf extract +3 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate ethylhexyl olivate +3 more Other: dimethicone dipotassium glycyrrhizate +3 more	Common: bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caffeine +6 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate zinc oxide +2 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +9 more	Common: erythritol glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide butyrospermum parkii butter +9 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +8 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? moringa oleifera seed extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis flower Has skin benefit? +10 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +15 more	lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +2 more	cocoglycerides Has skin benefit? sodium dehydroacetate Has skin benefit? +10 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +32 more	octocrylene Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +30 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? arachidyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +34 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +37 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +32 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +39 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +12 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +28 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf Has skin benefit? +35 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +44 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +42 more

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