PRODUCT REVIEW

Lancaster Beauty Sun Protective Water SPF50

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Anti-oxidation
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Lactic acid 0.25% - 0.45%Bifida ferment lysate 0.4% - 0.65%

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Product summary

We believe that "Lancaster - Beauty Sun Protective Water SPF50" 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).

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 1.60% - 2.00%, avobenzone 2.10% - 2.60%, butyloctyl salicylate 2.00% - 2.40%, uvinul t 1.90% - 2.40%, amiloxate 1.10% - 1.40% and ensulizole 1.40% - 1.70%.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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.

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The product retails from 20.95$ up to 42.80$ in the United States, from 20.65£ up to 494.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 54.30CA$ in Canada.

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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.

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.

isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate 1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

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

Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US. It can be irritating

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.1% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 1.6% - 2%

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

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.

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

The fine mist delivers broad-spectrum protection, helping to defend against the sun’s UVA and UVB rays.

Source: Lookfantastic

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.

lactic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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).

lactic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

bifida ferment lysate 0.4% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

It features a moisturising formula that helps to maintain and supplement the skin's tan, Buriti oil combines with the special tanning complex to stimulate the skin's melanin production and encourage a long-lasting tan.

Source: Allbeauty

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.

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).

glycerin 2.5% - 3%

Irritation risk:

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

mauritia flexuosa fruit oil 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

diisopropyl sebacate 4.4% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (dimethylmethoxy chromanol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

dimethylmethoxy chromanol 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Can help neutralize free radicals in skin

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

bifida ferment lysate 0.4% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

lactic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

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

bifida ferment lysate 0.4% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

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Potential irritants

isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate 1.1% - 1.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US. It can be irritating

alcohol 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

Comodogenic ingredients

ci 26100 0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

dicaprylyl carbonate 5.2% - 6.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

diisopropyl sebacate 4.4% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish

Ingredient list view

Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Diisopropyl sebacate, Diisopropyl adipate, Glycerin, Butyloctyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl triazone, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, Alcohol, Pentylene glycol, Acetic acid, Benzyl salicylate, Bifida ferment lysate, Citral, Citronellol, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Disodium edta, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Lactic acid, Limonene, Linalool, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopherol, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Ci 15850, Ci 26100

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WIMJ similarity score		46%	37%	35%	34%	34%	34%	34%	34%	34%	34%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	lactic acid bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +9 more	Common: lactic acid bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Other: salicylic acid glycolic acid +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: saccharomyces ferment	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: drometrizole trisiloxane scutellaria baicalensis extract +2 more	Common: bifida ferment lysate bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +4 more Other: homosalate kaolin +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +3 more Other: panthenol cocos nucifera fruit extract +1 more	Common: ethylhexyl triazone bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +3 more Other: niacinamide panthenol	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: homosalate	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: dimethicone drometrizole trisiloxane +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: drometrizole trisiloxane scutellaria baicalensis extract +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +6 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? menthyl lactate Has skin benefit? +23 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +8 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +12 more	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	jojoba esters Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +33 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +41 more	butane Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? diisopropyl sebacate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? diisopropyl sebacate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate/caprate Has skin benefit? +23 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Lancaster Beauty Sun Protective Water SPF50

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Product summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-oxidation

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