We believe that this product can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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).

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

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: avobenzone and octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

This product 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 sunscreen 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.

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.

titanium dioxide 3.4% - 4.1%

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

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.7% - 4.5%

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

Avobenzone. 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.

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5% - 6.1%

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

Octinoxate. 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

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.

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).

Moisturizing

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol, urea

glycerin 1.3% - 1.6%

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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

panthenol 0.6% - 0.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

urea 0.3% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations

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panthenol 0.6% - 0.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

urea 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Exfoliation

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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5% - 6.1%

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Works for: Sun protection

propylene glycol 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 6.7% - 8.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5% - 6.1%

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Works for: Sun protection

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Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Titanium dioxide, Caprylic/capric glycerides, Bis-peg/ppg-16/16 peg/ppg-16/16 dimethicone, Polysorbate 80, Glycerin, Acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Disodium edta, Alumina, C13-14 isoparaffin, Silica, Sodium polyacrylate, Imidazole, Urea, Propylene glycol, Parfum, Laureth-7, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Amyl cinnamal, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde

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Key ingredients	urea panthenol +6 more	Common: panthenol urea +3 more Other: dimethicone bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +2 more	Common: panthenol urea +4 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter ethylhexyl triazone +5 more	Common: panthenol urea +2 more Other: lactic acid ethyl linoleate +8 more	Common: urea panthenol +2 more Other: retinyl palmitate dimethicone +11 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter dimethicone +4 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: retinyl palmitate ceramide np +6 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter diethylhexyl butamido triazone +6 more	Common: panthenol panthenol +7 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 acetyl tetrapeptide-2 +32 more	Common: panthenol urea +3 more Other: dimethicone bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +2 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate dipotassium glycyrrhizate +5 more	Common: panthenol titanium dioxide +1 more Other: niacinamide phytosphingosine +10 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde Has skin benefit? butylphenyl methylpropional Has skin benefit? +10 more	commiphora myrrha oil Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower oil Has skin benefit? +19 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? +11 more	oleyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethyl linoleate Has skin benefit? +10 more	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +21 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +16 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +52 more	commiphora myrrha oil Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower oil Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +18 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +34 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +27 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +35 more	unknown Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +169 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +34 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +44 more

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