
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
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.
“Brightening Wrinkle-Improvement UV Protection Pink Base Ocean Friendly Moisturizing daily sun block helps skin luminous and correcting skin tone.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
This product can also 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.
“Brightening Wrinkle-Improvement UV Protection Pink Base Ocean Friendly Moisturizing daily sun block helps skin luminous and correcting skin tone.”
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 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, butylene glycol.
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, cetearyl alcohol.


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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 HomosalateOne 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 GlycerinUsed 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 glycolOctisalate. 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 salicylateWorks as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerAvobenzone. 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 methoxydibenzoylmethaneHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Neopentyl glycol diheptanoateIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolA silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneA 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 methiconeDissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterA 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 filtrateTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractA 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 DimethiconeHelps oil and water mix together
More about Triceteareth-4 phosphateAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateHelps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineA 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAn emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAn 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 oxidesAn 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 oxidesA red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Water, Homosalate, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Acrylates copolymer, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Caprylyl methicone, Sea water, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower/leaf extract, Morinda citrifolia fruit extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Dimethicone, Triceteareth-4 phosphate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Glycol stearate, Silica, Peg-2 stearate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Caprylyl glycol, Glyceryl caprylate, Adenosine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Pentylene glycol, Citric acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyquaternium-51, Cetearyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Linalool, Limonene, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl salicylate, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77491
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| NATURE REPUBLICDaily Sun Block California Aloe SPF 50 PA 1YOUR PRODUCT | DAYCELLEsthenique Snail Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++ | The SaemEco Earth Light Sun Cream | DEWYTREEUrban Shade Cover & Fit Sun Cushion SPF50+ PA++++ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 90% | 90% | 89% |
| Price | $12.32 | $23.90+$11.58 | $15.30+$2.98 | $11.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 9 | 6 of 9 | 7 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil | Tinosorb S | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "NATURE REPUBLIC - Daily Sun Block California Aloe SPF 50 PA 1" can offer reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.
This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. The organic filters in the product are: avobenzone, octisalate and homosalate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.
This product contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails for 13.60$ in the United States.
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