Monoi Tiare Tahiti Suntan Oil SPF 6 Protection Solaire, Tiare
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Sun protectionSPF 6 · 1 UV filter · Partial spectrumNo real protectionSPF too low
This product does not offer sun protection, or it is very low.
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.
MoisturizingCocos nucifera oil, TocopherolWorks
“Hawaiian Tropic Lime Coolada After Sun Moisturizing Lotion 16 Oz, Includes Moisturizing Shea and Cocoa Butters, Aloe Vera Lotion”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cocos nucifera oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · TocopherolWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · TocopherolMay help
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ethylhexyl salicylate~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateCocos nucifera oil~9.4–14%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilGardenia taitensis flower~5.4–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~3–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopherol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Ethylhexyl salicylate, Cocos nucifera oil, Gardenia taitensis flower, Parfum, Tocopherol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Monoi Tiare TahitiSuntan Oil SPF 6 Protection Solaire, TiareYOUR PRODUCT | Salt & StoneSPF 50 Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion | ECO TanGlory Veil SPF 50+ | EquateUltra Protection Sunscreen Continuous Spray, SPF 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 26% | 26% | 25% |
| Price | — | $25.94 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 6 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
We do not recommend "Monoi Tiare Tahiti - Suntan Oil SPF 6 Protection Solaire, Tiare" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: octisalate 23.00% - 34.00%.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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