PRODUCT REVIEW

Lancaster Sun Beauty Satin Sheen Oil Fast Tan Optimiser Body SPF30

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

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Key actives

Camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.2% - 0.75%Ubiquinone 0.15% - 0.5%

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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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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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

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.

octocrylene 4.8% - 7.2%

Irritation risk:

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

diethylhexyl butamido triazone 0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

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

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

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.

Source: Cultbeauty

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.

ubiquinone 0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.55%

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

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

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.

Source: Cultbeauty

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).

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Moisturizing

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).

zea mays oil 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High