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NACIFIC [ NACIFIC ] Fresh Herb Origin Sunblock Calendula SPF50+ PA++++
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 5 UV filtersBroad spectrum
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.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extractWorks well
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 toneSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extractWorks well
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).
MoisturizingSide benefit · C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetearyl alcohol + 5 moreWorks
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Homosalate~5–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against 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. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
More about HomosalateButylene glycol~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used 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 glycolDipropylene glycol~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolEthylhexyl salicylate~3.2–3.9%
- 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 salicylateMethyl methacrylate crosspolymer~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethanePhenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Ensulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations
More about Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acidC12-15 alkyl benzoate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateCetearyl alcohol~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCetearyl olivate~0.55–0.85%
Octocrylene~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about OctocryleneCalendula officinalis flower water~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calendula officinalis extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Calendula officinalis extractCastanea crenata shell extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractVaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilLavandula hybrida oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilCananga odorata flower oil~0.2–0.4%
Sorbitan olivate~0.25–0.5%
Polysorbate 60~0.3–0.5%
Dimethicone~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 DimethiconePolyacrylate-13~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Peg-100 stearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateSorbitan stearate~0.25–0.45%
Polyisobutene~0.25–0.45%
Bht~0.2–0.35%
Polysorbate 20~0.2–0.35%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateDisodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Homosalate, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl olivate, Octocrylene, Calendula officinalis flower water, Calendula officinalis extract, Castanea crenata shell extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Sorbitan olivate, Polysorbate 60, Dimethicone, Polyacrylate-13, Sodium hydroxide, Peg-100 stearate, Sorbitan stearate, Polyisobutene, Bht, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan isostearate, Disodium edta, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-hexanediol
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| NACIFIC[ NACIFIC ] Fresh Herb Origin Sunblock Calendula SPF50+ PA++++YOUR PRODUCT | SHANGPREEPhyto Essence UV Sunscreen | Olive KollectionDerma B Everyday Sun Block | NiveaCellular Elasticity Day Cream SPF30 + Hyaluron Filler | |
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| Match | — | 46% | 44% | 40% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Centella Asiatica Extract | Madecassoside | Creatine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
The ingredient list suggests that "NACIFIC - [ NACIFIC ] Fresh Herb Origin Sunblock Calendula SPF50+ PA++++" 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).
This product should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).
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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 2.10% - 2.60%, octisalate 3.20% - 3.90%, homosalate 5.00% - 6.10%, octocrylene 0.70% - 1.10% and ensulizole 2.00% - 2.50%.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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.
Price
The product retails for 20.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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