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Crème de la Mer The Reparative Body Sun Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30

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Sun protection
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone

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Key actives

Zinc gluconate 0.2% - 0.35%Copper gluconate 0.2% - 0.4%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Crème de la Mer - The Reparative Body Sun Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30" 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 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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: oxybenzone 3.00% (declared), avobenzone 3.00% (declared), butyloctyl salicylate 5.30% - 6.50%, octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 5.00% (declared) and octocrylene 2.70% (declared).

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer 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.

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.

octocrylene 2.7%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

benzophenone-3 3%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

SPF 30 helps prevent the formation of new lines and wrinkles.

Source: Bluemercury

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.

These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8.

acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

butyrospermum parkii butter 4.4% - 5.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A 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

thermus thermophillus ferment 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

What It Is In-sun body lotion with UV protection and restorative benefits Benefits Designed to protect the body, this silky, in-sun lotion absorbs quickly and works over time to help repair the look of damage, leaving skin rejuvenated, hydrated and soothed.

Source: Bluemercury

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: algae extract, faex.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, phytosphingosine, urea

faex 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Yeast extract. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

saccharide isomerate 0.2% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 0.2% - 0.4%

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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

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).

niacin 0.2% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

A form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect

yeast extract 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin

zinc gluconate 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

zinc gluconate 0.2% - 0.35%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Exfoliation, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

copper gluconate 0.2% - 0.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Exfoliation, Evens skin tone

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing

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Potential irritants

benzophenone-3 3%

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Works for: Sun protection

eucalyptus globulus leaf oil 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 4.4% - 5.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A 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

algae extract 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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Works for: Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

homosalate 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

ethylhexyl salicylate 5%

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Works for: Sun protection

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Water, Butyloctyl salicylate, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Peg-100 stearate, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Methyl trimethicone, Dipentaerythrityl tri-polyhydroxystearate, Dimethicone, Stearic acid, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Algae extract, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Medicago sativa seed powder, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed meal, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Sodium gluconate, Copper gluconate, Calcium gluconate, Magnesium gluconate, Zinc gluconate, Tocopheryl succinate, Niacin, Sesamum indicum seed powder, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Citrus aurantifolia peel extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Plankton extract, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Laurdimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed soy protein, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Caffeine, Arginine ferulate, Lecithin, Cholesterol, Yeast extract, Faex, Yeast extract, Sucrose, Sorbitol, Trehalose, Phytosphingosine, Polyquaternium-51, Phenyl trimethicone, Cetyl alcohol, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Glycerin, Polysilicone-11, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Saccharide isomerate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Sodium pca, Sodium hyaluronate, Urea, Dehydroxanthan gum, Tocopheryl acetate, Citric acid, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Xanthan gum, Peg-8 laurate, Ascorbyl tocopheryl maleate, Malachite, Tourmaline, Nordihydroguaiaretic acid, Parfum, Hexylene glycol, Alcohol denat., Disodium edta, Sodium dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Amyl cinnamal, Benzyl benzoate, Coumarin, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Mica

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WIMJ similarity score		46%	41%	40%	40%	39%	39%	39%	39%	39%	39%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 35	SPF 50	SPF 60	SPF 55	SPF 70	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	urea phytosphingosine +27 more	Common: urea acetyl hexapeptide-8 +14 more Other: linoleic acid dipotassium glycyrrhizate +7 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: cocos nucifera oil theobroma cacao seed butter	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: sodium polyacrylate	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: beeswax cetyl dimethicone +1 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: tocopherol	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: tocopherol	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: tocopherol	Common: benzophenone-3 benzophenone-3 +4 more Other: tocopherol	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: theobroma cacao seed butter
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	citral Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +41 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +11 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +8 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +92 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +54 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +25 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +27 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +27 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +19 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +19 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +19 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +20 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Crème de la Mer The Reparative Body Sun Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

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Evens skin tone

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