
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.
“Borage Oil - slows moisture loss, soothes, reduces redness, reduces fine line, repairs cells.”
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.
“Hemp Oil - moisturises, treats acne, brightens, reduces dark/age spots, balances oil production.”
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).
“Hemp Oil - moisturises, treats acne, brightens, reduces dark/age spots, balances oil production.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
This product contains antioxidants (ginkgo biloba leaf 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.
“This Product Is: a day cream moisturizer with SPF 30”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
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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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilA 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
More about Zinc oxideA 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 salicylateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilA plant seed oil that consists mainly of erucic acid and used to help soften the upper layer of the skin. This fatty acid can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the skin but it is not a good moisturizer on its own
More about Brassica oleracea italica seed oilUsed to stabilize product formulations and individual ingredients (for example, sunscreens). Can be an allergen
More about Polyester-8A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCreates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens
More about Vp/hexadecene copolymerHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Cannabis sativa seed oilA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractPlant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilA 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.
More about Hippophae rhamnoides oilA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Calendula officinalis extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. Can be an allergen
More about Taraxacum officinale extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extractA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractHelps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumPure 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
More about TocopherolAloe barbadensis leaf juice, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Olea europaea fruit oil, Zinc oxide, Butyloctyl salicylate, Persea gratissima oil, Brassica oleracea italica seed oil, Polyester-8, Rhus succedanea fruit wax, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Oenothera biennis oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Arctium lappa root extract, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Calendula officinalis extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Stellaria media extract, Taraxacum officinale extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Camellia sinensis flower extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Urtica dioica extract, Rose flower oil/extract, Unknown, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum, Acacia senegal gum, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol
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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.
| Josh RosebrookNutrient Day Cream SPFYOUR PRODUCT | LoveliSun cream SPF 50 | KarmamejuFace Cream, SPF50, Perfume-free | U BeautyMultimodal Defender SPF30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 28% | 28% | 28% |
| Price | $40.00 | — | — | $162.80+$122.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 13 | 3 of 13 | 3 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Agran Oil | Glycerin | N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 30 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "josh rosebrook - Nutrient Day Cream SPF" can provide reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
This product is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "josh rosebrook" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
The product retails from 55.00$ up to 85.00$ in the United States, for 55.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 55.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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