"laSaponaria - SPF 50 BIO" uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide reliable sun protection.

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

It is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

This product contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

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.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera oil.

caprylic/capric triglyceride 5.8% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

cocos nucifera oil 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

glycerin 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Sun protection

This product uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide a reliable sun protection.

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 12% - 15%

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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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.45% - 0.7%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory

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

bisabolol 0.45% - 0.7%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation

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

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Potential irritants

calendula officinalis flower extract 0.5% - 0.8%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

phenethyl alcohol 0.35% - 0.65%

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A fragrance. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

cocos nucifera oil 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

zinc oxide 12% - 15%

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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

caprylic/capric triglyceride 5.8% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Zinc oxide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydroxyapatite, Punica granatum fruit water, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Propanediol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Tri (polyglyceryl-3/lauryl) hydrogenated trilinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Lauroyl lysine, Magnesium stearate, Tocopheryl acetate, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Oryzanol, Bisabolol, Magnesium sulfate, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Phenethyl alcohol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Undecyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Glycerin, Citric acid, Ci 77492, Ci 77491

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SPF	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30
Key ingredients	bisabolol caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride cocos nucifera oil +3 more Other: cocos nucifera fruit extract lactobacillus +2 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride cocos nucifera oil +4 more Other: ascorbic acid cetyl dimethicone +6 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +4 more Other: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +4 more Other: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more	Common: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more Other: panthenol titanium dioxide	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +4 more Other: pinus pinaster bark extract	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride cocos nucifera oil +4 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate camellia sinensis extract +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride cocos nucifera oil +3 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract beeswax +10 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: persea gratissima oil	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride cocos nucifera oil +2 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract carthamus tinctorius seed oil +6 more
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Potential Irritants	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? sorbitan laurate Has skin benefit? +2 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil Has skin benefit? +6 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +12 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +9 more	chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	hippophae rhamnoides oil Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +6 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +4 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +16 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +35 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +22 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +33 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +28 more

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laSaponaria SPF 50 BIO

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