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Lancaster Sun Beauty Oil Free Milky Spray SPF30

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

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Key actives

Camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.35% - 0.6%Salicylic acid 0.15% - 0.25%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Lancaster - Sun Beauty Oil Free Milky Spray SPF30" 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).

As a plus, this sunscreen uses some of the new generation UV filters (Tinosorb M). These filters are more stable and more gentle on the skin.

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

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. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 2.20% - 2.60%, avobenzone 2.00% - 2.40%, amiloxate 3.30% - 4.10%, tinosorb m 1.10% - 1.30% and octocrylene 1.60% - 2.00%.

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 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.

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.

octocrylene 1.6% - 2%

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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

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 1.1% - 1.3%

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

Tinosorb M. A UV filter. Is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It also provides some protection against visible light. It is photostable and can also be used to improve photostability of other sunscreen ingredients. Its physical properties help to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. It can leave a slight white cast. Unfortunately, it is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate 3.3% - 4.1%

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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

Anti-aging

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.

ascorbic acid 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.35% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.3%

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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).

ascorbic acid 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

salicylic acid 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Moisturizing

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

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 3.2% - 3.9%

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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

glycine 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function

dibutyl adipate 5.6% - 6.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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 0.25% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Can help neutralize free radicals in skin

caffeine 0.35% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

coffea arabica seed extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.35% - 0.6%

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

salicylic acid 0.15% - 0.25%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation, Antibacterial, Evens skin tone

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Potential irritants

alcohol 4.5% - 5.5%

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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

isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate 3.3% - 4.1%

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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

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

dibutyl adipate 5.6% - 6.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

alcohol 4.5% - 5.5%

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Dibutyl adipate, Alcohol, Glycerin, Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, Decyl cocoate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Polyester-5, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Acrylates/vinyl neodecanoate crosspolymer, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Angelica archangelica root extract, Ascorbic acid, Ascorbyl palmitate, Benzyl benzoate, Caffeine, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citric acid, Citronellol, Citrus aurantium amara peel extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Decyl glucoside, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Geraniol, Glycine, Hydrolyzed citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Peg-8, Pongamia pinnata seed extract, Propylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium lactate methylsilanol, Sodium silicoaluminate, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic acid, Parfum

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WIMJ similarity score		57%	53%	53%	52%	52%	51%	51%	50%	49%	37%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	ascorbic acid salicylic acid +10 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide capryloyl salicylic acid +5 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide gluconolactone +8 more	Common: salicylic acid bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +1 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more	Common: salicylic acid camellia sinensis leaf extract +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride helianthus annuus seed oil +6 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin +1 more Other: allantoin benzophenone-4 +10 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin +1 more Other: ginkgo biloba leaf extract mauritia flexuosa fruit oil +6 more	Common: Other: ceramide ap phytosphingosine +10 more	Common: salicylic acid Other: niacinamide capryloyl salicylic acid +11 more	Common: Other: artemia extract butyloctyl salicylate +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other:
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +23 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	paeonia suffruticosa root extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +15 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +29 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? citrus paradisi seed oil Has skin benefit? +16 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? peg-8 laurate Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium lauryl sulfate Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +26 more	unknown Has skin benefit? lac Has skin benefit? +32 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +71 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +36 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +37 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +48 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +28 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Lancaster Sun Beauty Oil Free Milky Spray SPF30

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

Anti-oxidation

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