Lancaster Sun Beauty Satin Sheen Oil Fast Tan Optimiser Body SPF30
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 30 · 6 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.
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“Lancaster Sun Beauty Satin Sheen Oil Fast Tan Optimiser Body SPF30 Specially develop for medium to dark skin tones, Lancaster's Sun Beauty Fast Tan Optimizer Satin Dry Oil SPF30 not only provides broad-spectrum sun protection, but also helps you develop an even, luminous and long-lasting tan.”
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-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“a sun protection system that shields against the aforementioned ray via sun filters, light reflectors and powerful antioxidants; this vital protection helps to prevent premature ageing and the emergence of hyperpigmentation, all while contributing to a firmer, more supple finish.”
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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 6 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (dimethylmethoxy chromanol, ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 12 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: squalane, adansonia digitata seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~22–34%
- 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 benzoateCyclopentasiloxane~5–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneOctocrylene~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about OctocryleneCyclohexasiloxane~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneDicaprylyl carbonate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateBis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~1.8–2.7%
- 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 triazineEthylhexyl salicylate~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateSilica dimethyl silylate~0.95–1.45%
Parfum~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDiethylhexyl butamido triazone~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Uvasorb HEB. A UV filter. Is effective against UVB and UVA II rays (but not UVA I). It is photostable. Unfortunately, is not approved by FDA (US) yet
More about Diethylhexyl butamido triazoneAdansonia digitata seed oil~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata seed oilAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeAngelica archangelica root extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl alcohol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl benzoate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateBenzyl salicylate~0.3–0.75%
Beta-carotene~0.3–0.7%
Bht~0.2–0.75%
Bixa orellana seed extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCinnamal~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citronellol~0.15–0.65%
Citrus aurantium amara peel extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Coffea arabica seed oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed oilDimethylmethoxy chromanol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Dimethylmethoxy chromanolFarnesol~0.15–0.6%
Geraniol~0.15–0.6%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLimonene~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.6%
Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Mauritia flexuosa fruit oilPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamatePongamia pinnata seed extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneTocopherol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.5%
- 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 acetateUbiquinone~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneZea mays oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Zea mays oilCi 60725~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Octocrylene, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Silica dimethyl silylate, Parfum, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Angelica archangelica root extract, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Beta-carotene, Bht, Bixa orellana seed extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cinnamal, Citronellol, Citrus aurantium amara peel extract, Coffea arabica seed oil, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Pongamia pinnata seed extract, Squalane, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Ubiquinone, Zea mays oil, Unknown, Ci 60725
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Lancaster - Sun Beauty Satin Sheen Oil Fast Tan Optimiser Body SPF30" can provide reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because 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. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).
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. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 1.80% - 2.70%, avobenzone 2.60% - 3.90%, uvasorb heb 0.80% - 1.20%, octinoxate 3.50% - 5.20%, octisalate 1.50% - 2.30% and octocrylene 4.80% - 7.20%.
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.
Price
The product retails for 28.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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