Name: LANEIGE - Fresh Calming Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++
Brand: LANEIGE

Cheaper alternatives

ISNTREE - Hyaluronic Acid Natural Sun Cream

Price: $19.52

Find out more

ATOPALM - Mellomood Peach Tone Up Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++

Price: $6.99

Find out more

Product summary

We believe that "LANEIGE - Fresh Calming Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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).

This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: butyloctyl salicylate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.

Irritation risk

This sunscreen contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be medium. 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.

zinc oxide 11% - 14%

Irritation risk:

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

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

butyloctyl salicylate 2.3% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:

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

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

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.

tocopherol 0.1% - 0.15%

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

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).

Honesty check

Buy now

Can it cause trouble?

User reviews (0)

Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key Actives

allantoin 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

zinc oxide 11% - 14%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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

Search top rated products by actives

Potential irritants

parfum 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

rosa damascena extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

zinc oxide 11% - 14%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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

propanediol 5.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk:

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Zinc oxide, Propanediol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Methylpropanediol, Caprylyl methicone, Butyloctyl salicylate, Pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium stearoxy pg-hydroxyethylcellulose sulfonate, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Water, Parfum, Allantoin, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene glycol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Rosa damascena extract, Ci 15985, Iron oxides, T-butyl alcohol, Ci 77491, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopherol

	LANEIGE - Fresh Calming Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++	Colorescience - Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Bronze SPF 50 PA+++	Epicuren - X-Treme Cream Propolis Sunscreen SPF 45+	ISNTREE - Hyaluronic Acid Natural Sun Cream	EltaMD - UV Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ Face & Body	Avène - Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Tinted Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50+	NEEDLY - Mild non-nano sun milk SPF 50+ PA++++	Cetaphil - liquidSheer Mineral Sunscreen Face Liquid Broad Spectrum SPF 50	Glytone Usa - Age Defense UV Mineral Sunscreen Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 50+	ATOPALM - Mellomood Peach Tone Up Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++	SUNTIQUE - I'm Medi 100% Zinc Sun SPF50+ PA++++
Price
WIMJ similarity score		38%	38%	37%	37%	37%	37%	36%	36%	36%	36%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	allantoin butyloctyl salicylate +2 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate allantoin +1 more Other: niacinamide bisabolol +7 more	Common: allantoin butyloctyl salicylate +1 more Other: aleurites moluccanus seed oil butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more	Common: methyl methacrylate crosspolymer butyloctyl salicylate +1 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +6 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate zinc oxide Other: octocrylene polysilicone-11 +2 more	Common: allantoin zinc oxide Other: niacinamide bisabolol +7 more	Common: methyl methacrylate crosspolymer zinc oxide Other: niacinamide adenosine +4 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate allantoin +1 more Other: niacinamide bisabolol +4 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate allantoin +1 more Other: niacinamide bisabolol +6 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate zinc oxide Other: niacinamide adenosine +2 more	Common: methyl methacrylate crosspolymer zinc oxide Other: centella asiatica extract glycerin
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +2 more	polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +7 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +7 more	anthemis nobilis flower extract Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +5 more	trilaureth-4 phosphate Has skin benefit? lauryl peg-8 dimethicone Has skin benefit? +4 more	trilaureth-4 phosphate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +24 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +21 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +25 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? allantoin Has skin benefit? +26 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? allantoin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +21 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

LANEIGE Fresh Calming Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++

Works for:

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Cheaper alternatives

Product summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Honesty check

How honest is this product?

Buy now

Can it cause trouble?

Potential irritants

Comodogenic ingredients

User reviews (0)

Similar products & dupes

Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key Actives

Potential irritants

Comodogenic ingredients

All ingredients

Ingredient list view

Sources