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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 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.
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 soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: squalane, glycine soja 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).
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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 methoxydibenzoylmethaneA 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 HomosalateOctisalate. 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 salicylateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneIs used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateA 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 salicylateUsed 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 copolymerA product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces fermentUsed to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateUsed 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 glycolHelps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateA type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteUsed to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can help support the skin barrier
More about Helianthus annuus sprout extractHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilAn 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 SqualaneUsed as a fragrance. It can reduce skin pigmentation, but it is not safe to use for these purposes in high concentrations as use of raspberry ketone and its derivative is linked to causing loss of skin pigmentation in people (leukoderma)
More about Raspberry ketoneHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Lauroyl lysineHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideUsed to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolPure 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 TocopherolHelps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Water, Isododecane, Polymethyl methacrylate, Butyloctyl salicylate, Acrylates copolymer, Saccharomyces ferment, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Butylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, C24-28 alkyldimethylsiloxy trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Sodium chloride, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, Helianthus annuus sprout extract, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Glycine soja oil, Squalane, Raspberry ketone, Lauroyl lysine, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Triethyl citrate, Polyglyceryl-10 dioleate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Octyldodecanol, Tocopherol, Sodium phytate, Polysorbate 60, Disodium phosphate, Sodium phosphate, Sodium benzoate, Caprylyl glycol, Propylene glycol, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol
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Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Naturium - UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50" 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).
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).
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. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), butyloctyl salicylate 3.80% - 4.70%, octisalate 5.00% (declared) and homosalate 10.00% (declared).
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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.
The product retails at around 25.99$ in the United States.
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