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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.
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, calcium gluconate.
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, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
This product can also 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 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).
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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 oxideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideA 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 salicylateActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAn 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 SqualaneTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholOne 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 great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinUsed to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidHelps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidA 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 GluconolactoneCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractThe same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product
More about Calcium gluconateZinc oxide, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Niacinamide, Butyloctyl salicylate, Propanediol, Squalane, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Cetyl alcohol, Glycol stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Lecithin, Isostearic acid, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Vaccinium vitis-idaea fruit extract, Isohexadecane, Xanthan gum, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan oleate, Phenoxyethanol, Jojoba esters, Citric acid, Gluconolactone, Plankton extract, Alumina, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Silica, Calcium gluconate
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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.
| LIGHTSAVERActivated Mineral Sunscreen – SPF 33YOUR PRODUCT | OleHenriksenBanana Bright Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 30 | SuntegrityClearspf - Sheer Moisturizing Daily Sunscreen Spf 30 | Ghost DemocracyInvisible Lightweight Daily Face Sunscreen Spf33 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 75% | 74% | 74% |
| Price | — | $35.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Panthenol | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Low | High | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 33 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 33 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
We assess that "LIGHTSAVER - Activated Mineral Sunscreen – SPF 33" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. 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).
It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).
This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. The organic filters in the product are: butyloctyl salicylate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be low. 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.
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 27 studies and safety reviews.
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