KEEP COOL Soothe Bamboo Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++
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0 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 2 UV filters · Broad spectrumWeak protectionLow filter dose
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.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Adenosine + 2 moreStrong evidence
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica extract.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · NiacinamideStrong evidence
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
This product can also help with skin tone because it offers sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer + 11 moreStrong evidence
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": diglycerin, hyaluronic acid.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract + 2 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica 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.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Centella asiatica extractGood evidence
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Bambusa vulgaris water~26–31%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~14–17%
Diglycerin~5.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinC12-15 alkyl benzoate~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateMethyl methacrylate crosspolymer~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer1,2-hexanediol~1–1.2%
Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoateNiacinamide~1.5–1.9%
- 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 NiacinamidePropanediol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolBis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.
More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineBehenyl alcohol~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholLespedeza capitata leaf/stem extract~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centella asiatica extract~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractScutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractLonicera japonica flower extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractForsythia suspensa fruit extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract~0.65–0.95%
Thuja orientalis extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinus densiflora extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bambusa vulgaris extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphatePolyisobutene~0.5–0.8%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerSilica~0.55–0.85%
Butylene glycol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideSorbitan oleate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateAdenosine~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineDisodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateHyaluronic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerPotassium hyaluronate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Bambusa vulgaris water, Water, Diglycerin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Behenyl alcohol, Lespedeza capitata leaf/stem extract, Centella asiatica extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Forsythia suspensa fruit extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Thuja orientalis extract, Pinus densiflora extract, Bambusa vulgaris extract, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Polyisobutene, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Silica, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Sorbitan oleate, Adenosine, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Potassium hyaluronate
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| KEEP COOLSoothe Bamboo Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++YOUR PRODUCT | ISNTREEHyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ | fromrierEGF Cica Mineral Sunscreen | the Torriden StoreDive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Watery Sun Serum PA++++ SPF50+ | |
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| Match | — | 90% | 90% | 88% |
| Price | — | $12.29 | $21.00 | $23.39 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 12 | 8 of 12 | 9 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Sh-Polypeptide-22 | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"KEEP COOL - Soothe Bamboo Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++" is using UV filters in a relatively low concentration. Because of this, it might not be able to provide reliable sun protection.
Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 1.60% - 2.00% and uvinul a plus 2.20% - 2.70%.
Irritation risk
It contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 24 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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