
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.
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 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.
“Hero ingredients like Marshmallow Root extra to help calm redness and irritation, while Black Rice Extract and Hyaluronic Acid support the skin barrier and boost hydration.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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, jojoba esters.
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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 oxideHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateA synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
More about Butyloctyl salicylateEnhances 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 benzoateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from the skin surface over time and create a nice product finish
More about Heptyl undecylenateHelps improve stability of sunscreen filters and boost their effectiveness
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycryleneAn emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneA type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together
More about Lauryl peg-8 dimethiconeHelps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolUsed to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidA type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneA 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 DimethiconeSoftens 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 oilA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIs used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateOne 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 GlycerinA grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePure 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 TocopherolA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateA plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractA green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dunaliella salina extractAn umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesZinc oxide, Water, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Butyloctyl salicylate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Heptyl undecylenate, Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, Isododecane, Lauryl peg-8 dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Propanediol, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Stearalkonium hectorite, Magnesium sulfate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene carbonate, Glycerin, Pongamia pinnata seed extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oryza sativa extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Jojoba esters, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Dunaliella salina extract, Iron oxides
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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.
| Naked SundaysCabanaMilk™ Mineral Sunscreen SPF50YOUR PRODUCT | ColorescienceSunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF50 | CeraVeHydrating Mineral Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 with Zinc Oxide | Skincare by Dr VInZincable SPF 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 42% | 42% |
| Price | $36.00 | $31.99−$4.01 | $13.97−$22.03 | $70.94+$34.94 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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