Lancaster Sun beauty sensitive skin Mineral Face Cream SPF50
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 3 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.
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.
Anti-agingCreatine, Tocopherol + 1 moreStrong evidence
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: creatine.
Evens skin toneBifida ferment lysate, GluconolactoneStrong evidence
“Powered by the brand's Sunsicalm Complex, this hydrating formula helps unlock an even-looking skin tone and prepare for sun exposure.”
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-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Creatine + 6 moreStrong evidence
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).
The following ingredients - creatine also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Fructose, Glycerin + 9 moreGood evidence
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": fructose, 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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Hydrolyzed citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Zinc oxide~44–54%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideWater~12–15%
C13-15 alkane~5.3–6.5%
Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideButyloctyl salicylate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
More about Butyloctyl salicylateEthyl macadamiate~1.8–2.2%
Propanediol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPolyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleatePolyglyceryl-4 oleate~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 oleateMagnesium sulfate~0.95–1.15%
Parfum~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPolyhydroxystearic acid~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidTriethoxycaprylylsilane~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneSodium potassium aluminum silicate~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disteardimonium hectorite~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteAluminum hydroxide~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideStearic acid~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidBisabolol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololCreatine~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness
More about CreatineSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
1,2-hexanediol~0.55–0.8%
Caprylyl glycol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Fructose~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseMica~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Silica~0.6–0.9%
Bifida ferment lysate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
More about Bifida ferment lysatePropylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPentylene glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSechium edule fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Jasminum officinale flower extract~0.4–0.65%
Gossypium hirsutum extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.35–0.65%
Nymphaea caerulea flower extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Buddleja officinalis flower extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant flower extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Buddleja officinalis flower extractTocopherol~0.35–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolDimethylmethoxy chromanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Dimethylmethoxy chromanolMalic acid~0.25–0.4%
Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGluconolactone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneCalcium gluconate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product
More about Calcium gluconateTitanium dioxide~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIngredient list view
Zinc oxide, Water, C13-15 alkane, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Titanium dioxide, Butyloctyl salicylate, Ethyl macadamiate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-4 oleate, Magnesium sulfate, Parfum, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium potassium aluminum silicate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Aluminum hydroxide, Stearic acid, Bisabolol, Creatine, Sodium benzoate, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Fructose, Mica, Potassium sorbate, Silica, Bifida ferment lysate, Propylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Sechium edule fruit extract, Hydrolyzed citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Gossypium hirsutum extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Nymphaea caerulea flower extract, Buddleja officinalis flower extract, Tocopherol, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Malic acid, Citric acid, Gluconolactone, Calcium gluconate, Titanium dioxide
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| LancasterSun beauty sensitive skin Mineral Face Cream SPF50YOUR PRODUCT | NEOSTRATATargeted Treatment Sheer Physical Protection SPF50 Cream | DecreeDay Shield SPF 30 | Farmacy BeautyGreen Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen | |
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| Match | — | 59% | 57% | 57% |
| Price | $28.70 | $45.45+$16.75 | $99.88+$71.18 | $32.78+$4.08 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Lactobionic Acid | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 36 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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