Natura Siberica Lab Biome Protection and Moisturising Screen SPF50
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 4 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-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“They increase skin's resistance to the effects of an urban lifestyle, improve skin's radiance and regeneration, while keeping it healthy and helping to keep it young and natural.It is complemented by UVA-UVB filters that form a "safety shield" to reflect the sun's rays and block their damaging effects.Hyaluronic acid of high and low molecular weight, a powerful moisturizer that also prevents the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.”
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 toneNot advertised by the brand · No ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
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).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 6 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, lactobacillus ferment.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Rosa davurica leaf extract, Parfum + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
C12-15 alkyl benzoate~5.7–6.9%
- 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 benzoateDiethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoateDibutyl adipate~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Dibutyl adipateBis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.
More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineEthylhexyl triazone~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Ethylhexyl triazoneEthylhexyl salicylate~2.1–2.6%
- 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 salicylatePolyglyceryl-4 laurate/succinate~1.4–1.8%
Sorbitan stearate~1.2–1.4%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateMaltodextrin~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinLactobacillus ferment~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentFragaria vesca fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Fragaria vesca fruit extractRubus idaeus fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractRubus chamaemorus fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractGlycerin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One 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 GlycerinVaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilRosa davurica leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateCitric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBenzyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Parfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Dibutyl adipate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Ethylhexyl triazone, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/succinate, Sorbitan stearate, Sodium hyaluronate, Maltodextrin, Lactobacillus ferment, Fragaria vesca fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Rubus chamaemorus fruit extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Glycerin, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Rosa davurica leaf extract, Xanthan gum, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Citric acid, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Geraniol
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Natura Siberica - Lab Biome Protection and Moisturising Screen 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 contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.
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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: tinosorb s 3.00% - 3.70%, uvinul a plus 4.30% - 5.30%, octisalate 2.10% - 2.60% and uvinul t 2.50% - 3.10%.
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 moisturizer 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Natura Siberica" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 12.17£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
- 6Abundance of active ingredients in sea-buckthorn oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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