ILIA Sun Serum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 with 8-Hour Oil Control
Works for
0 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 1 UV filter · Partial spectrumWeak protectionLow filter dose
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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Glycerin + 7 moreGood evidence
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:
anhydroxylitol, 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: octyldodecyl neopentanoate, caprylyl glycol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy15 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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1,2-hexanediol~24–35%
Acrylates copolymer~4.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerAnhydroxylitol~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolWater~3.3–5%
Butyloctyl salicylate~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Butyloctyl salicylateC13-15 alkane~1.6–2.3%
Caprylyl glycol~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCitric acid~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCoco-glucoside~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideEchinacea purpurea extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Echinacea purpurea extractEthyl ferulate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eugenia caryophyllus bud extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One 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 GlycerinHydrogenated castor oil/sebacic acid copolymer~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinHydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.6%
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerInulin lauryl carbamate~0.15–0.55%
Iron oxides~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIsocetyl stearoyl stearate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Isocetyl stearoyl stearateLauryl glucoside~0.2–0.75%
Maltodextrin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinNeopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Niacinamide~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideOctyldodecanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolOctyldodecyl neopentanoate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen
More about Octyldodecyl neopentanoatePentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamatePolyhydroxystearic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidPolyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleatePongamia pinnata seed extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolRhodiola rosea extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~0.2–0.75%
Sodium citrate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSolidago virgaurea extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan isostearate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateTocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateXanthan gum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumXylitol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolXylitylglucoside~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideIngredient list view
1,2-hexanediol, Acrylates copolymer, Anhydroxylitol, Water, Butyloctyl salicylate, C13-15 alkane, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Coco-glucoside, Echinacea purpurea extract, Ethyl ferulate, Eugenia caryophyllus bud extract, Glycerin, Hydrogenated castor oil/sebacic acid copolymer, Hydrogenated lecithin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Iron oxides, Isocetyl stearoyl stearate, Lauryl glucoside, Maltodextrin, Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, Pongamia pinnata seed extract, Propanediol, Rhodiola rosea extract, Silica, Sodium citrate, Sodium hyaluronate, Solidago virgaurea extract, Sorbitan isostearate, Tocopheryl acetate, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Xanthan gum, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
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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.
| ILIASun Serum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 with 8-Hour Oil ControlYOUR PRODUCT | RiemannP20 Kids Sun Cream SPF50+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% |
| Price | $40.00 | $18.09−$21.91 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Tinosorb S |
| Irritancy | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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