Kate Somerville Daily Deflector Mineral SunScreen SPF 30 PA++++
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Sun protectionSPF 30 · 2 UV filtersBroad spectrum
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.
MoisturizingCeramide np, Phytosphingosine + 16 moreWorks well
“Packed with ceramides to keep skin looking strong, smooth, supple and hydrated while protecting against moisture loss, this aber-lightweight and restorative mineral sunscreen also boasts antioxidants and vitamin E ensuring your complexion is kept safe from the sun and other environmental aggressors.”
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: dimethicone, cholesterol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide np, phytosphingosine
Evens skin toneSide benefit the brand mentions · No ingredient credited for this claimWorks well
“As much as we love the sun (and the ice creams, shorts and holidays that come with it), it can cause premature damage to the skin think fine lines and hyperpigmentation.”
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).
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · TocopherolWorks well
“As much as we love the sun (and the ice creams, shorts and holidays that come with it), it can cause premature damage to the skin think fine lines and hyperpigmentation.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
0 of 1 community members would buy it again.
Too thick for me. Rubbing is needed and causes more irritation
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Zinc oxide~11–14%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Zinc oxideIsoamyl laurate~5.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
More about Isoamyl lauratePolymethylsilsesquioxane/silica crosspolymer~3.7–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps add a "soft focus" effect on the surface of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Polymethylsilsesquioxane/silica crosspolymerGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinUndecane~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecaneIsododecane~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneButyloctyl salicylate~1.9–2.3%
- 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 salicylateCetearyl dimethicone~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
More about Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethiconeDimethicone~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeCocoglycerides~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin
More about CocoglyceridesTridecane~0.65–0.95%
Sodium chloride~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideLauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconePropanediol~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolEthylhexyl methoxycrylene~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps improve stability of sunscreen filters and boost their effectiveness
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycryleneEctoin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinTasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydroxyectoin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceramide np~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npPhytosphingosine~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineCeramide ap~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide apTocopherol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolCeramide eop~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide eopTocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.65%
- 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 acetateDisteardimonium hectorite~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteCoconut alkanes~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanes1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.55%
Propylene carbonate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateSodium lauroyl lactylate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylateTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.2–0.35%
Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateCholesterol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolXanthan gum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCarbomer~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium citrate~0.05–0.1%
- 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 citrateIngredient list view
Water, Zinc oxide, Isoamyl laurate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane/silica crosspolymer, Glycerin, Undecane, Isododecane, Butyloctyl salicylate, Cetearyl dimethicone, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Dimethicone, Cocoglycerides, Tridecane, Sodium chloride, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, Ectoin, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract, Hydroxyectoin, Ceramide np, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide ap, Tocopherol, Ceramide eop, Tocopheryl acetate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Coconut alkanes, 1,2-hexanediol, Propylene carbonate, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Cholesterol, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Sodium citrate
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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.
| Kate SomervilleDaily Deflector Mineral SunScreen SPF 30 PA++++YOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeHydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion | ObagiMINERAL UV BARRIER PROTECT BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 40 | Up&UpMorning Facial Moisturizing Lotion with Sunscreen SPF 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 58% | 57% |
| Price | $5.99 | $15.99+$10.00 | $65.00+$59.01 | $25.69+$19.70 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 12 | 8 of 12 | 8 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Squalane | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 30 | SPF 50 | SPF 40 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
We believe that "Kate Somerville - Daily Deflector Mineral SunScreen SPF 30 PA++++" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: butyloctyl salicylate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
What our users say
Based on 1 review 0% recommend this product- As for the white cast, the reviewer reported a noticeable whitish residue.
- When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Kate Somerville" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 46.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 54.00$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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