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This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.
It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.
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.
“Formulated without oxybenzone, avobenzone, octinoxate, homolsalate, parabens, phthalates, fragrance, and dyes, you can feel good knowing you’re protected from premature aging, hyperpigmentation, and UV-damage thanks to this daily facial sunscreen.”
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: arabidopsis thaliana extract.
This product contains antioxidants (polygonum aviculare extract) 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 - imperata cylindrica root extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
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 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, imperata cylindrica root extract.
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, cetyl alcohol.
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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 silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneUsed 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 glycolOne 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 GlycerinAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateA 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 DimethiconeThe 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 acidCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractPure 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 TocopherolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolA 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 triglycerideA plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Imperata cylindrica root extractPlant extract that might be helpful in repairing sun damage but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
More about Arabidopsis thaliana extractBeing 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 palmitateA plant extract that contains a flavanol Juglanin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce inflammation
More about Polygonum aviculare extractUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumUsed to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideHelps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHelps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolUsed to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateA salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateConsists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin. It is claimed to be a "DNA repair enzyme"
More about Micrococcus lysateZinc oxide, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Cyclohexane, Polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Sorbitan stearate, Dimethicone, Ascorbic acid, Plankton extract, Tocopherol, Caprylyl glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Phoenix dactylifera fruit extract, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Arabidopsis thaliana extract, Ascorbyl palmitate, Polygonum aviculare extract, Tocopheryl linoleate/oleate, Teprenone, Xanthan gum, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Peg-8, Carbomer, Triethoxysilylethyl polydimethylsiloxyethyl hexyl dimethicone, Cetyl alcohol, Lecithin, Citric acid, Sodium lactate, Disodium edta, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Micrococcus lysate
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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.
| MaeloveSun Protector SPF 30YOUR PRODUCT | BeautyStatUniversal C Skin Refiner Broad Spectrum SPF 50 | CetaphilSheer Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 | ZO Skin HealthBroad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 64% | 54% |
| Price | $24.95 | $85.00+$60.05 | $27.76+$2.81 | $60.00+$35.05 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 12 | 3 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Linoleic Acid | Oatmeal Extract | Retinyl Palmitate |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 30 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Maelove - Sun Protector SPF 30" can provide reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
It is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails for 24.95$ in the United States.
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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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