
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 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).
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).
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.
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, glycine.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, squalane.
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisopropyl adipateA 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 OctocryleneOne 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 GlycerinA weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against 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. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
More about HomosalateOctinoxate. 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 methoxycinnamateAvobenzone. 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 methoxydibenzoylmethaneHelps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearateA silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneEnsulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations
More about Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acidA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeThe 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
More about Ascorbic acidBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCan help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Dimethylmethoxy chromanolHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalUsed to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
More about Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethiconeA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneUsed to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideAn 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 SqualanePure 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 TocopherolA 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 acetateCoenzyme 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 UbiquinoneA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolUsed 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)
More about Salicylic acidAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButane, Water, Diisopropyl adipate, Octocrylene, Glycerin, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Nylon-12, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Dimethicone, Menthone glycerin acetal, 1,2-hexanediol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Ascorbic acid, Ascorbyl palmitate, Benzyl benzoate, Bht, Butylene glycol, Caffeine, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Citronellol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Disodium edta, Geraniol, Glycine, Hydrogenated lecithin, Unknown, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Unknown, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Menthoxypropanediol, Menthyl lactate, Palmitoyl hydroxypropyltrimonium amylopectin/glycerin crosspolymer, Peg-8, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium lactate methylsilanol, Squalane, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Trisiloxane, Ubiquinone, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Salicylic acid, Parfum
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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 Sport Cooling Invisible Mist SPF30YOUR PRODUCT | La Roche-PosayEffaclar Duo+ SPF 30 | Hampton SunSPF50 Continuous Mist | BiodermaPigmentbio Brightening Face Cream SPF50+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 48% | 47% |
| Price | — | $18.48 | $30.88 | $26.76 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 18 | 6 of 18 | 7 of 18 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Retinyl Palmitate | Azelaic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Lancaster - Sun Sport Cooling Invisible Mist SPF30" can offer reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 1.90% - 2.30%, octinoxate 2.00% - 2.50%, homosalate 2.60% - 3.20% and octocrylene 4.40% - 5.40%.
It contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails from 32.00£ up to 34.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 44.20$ in the United States.
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