Naked Sundays Clear Glow Radiant Sun Serum SPF50
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Sun protectionSPF 50 · 3 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.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimWorks well
“Rich in Vitamin E as well as Vitamin C, folic acid and carotenoids. Kakadu Plum is known to help improve the look of ageing skin, antioxidant rich, and brightens the skin while providing skin needed hydration and helping to plump the look of 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).
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimWorks well
“Helps to strengthen the skin by helping retain water and supporting the skins' moisture barrier, whilst helping to create a youthful looking appearance by hydrating and adding moisture to the skin.”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Phenyl trimethicone, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 3 moreWorks
“Helps to strengthen the skin by helping retain water and supporting the skins' moisture barrier, whilst helping to create a youthful looking appearance by hydrating and adding moisture to the skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: phenyl trimethicone, simmondsia chinensis seed 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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane3%
- 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 methoxydibenzoylmethaneHomosalate10%
- 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 HomosalateEthylhexyl salicylate5%
- 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 salicylateCaprylyl methicone~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeCitrullus lanatus seed oil~8.7–13%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dicaprylyl carbonate~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateTerminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractPeg-12 dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymer~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-12 dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymerPhenyl trimethicone~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeSilica~1.4–2.1%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSolanum lycopersicum fruit extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An 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 SqualaneIngredient list view
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Caprylyl methicone, Citrullus lanatus seed oil, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Peg-12 dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymer, Phenyl trimethicone, Silica, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Squalane
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| Naked SundaysClear Glow Radiant Sun Serum SPF50YOUR PRODUCT | innisfreeDaily UV Invisible Barrier Sunscreen Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 47 with Green Tea | NeutrogenaUltra Sheer Oil-Free Face Serum With Vitamin E SPF 60+ | Cancer CouncilFace Day Wear Serum SPF50+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 34% | 33% |
| Price | — | $20.00 | $17.49 | $10.09 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Butyloctyl Salicylate | Tinosorb S |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 47 | SPF 60 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
The ingredient list suggests that "Naked Sundays - Clear Glow Radiant Sun Serum SPF50" can provide reliable sun protection. 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).
Sunscreen filters
This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared) and homosalate 10.00% (declared).
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
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