Naturium UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50 - Naturium
Works for
0 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 1 UV filter · Partial spectrumWeak protectionLow filter dose
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Squalane, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate + 10 moreGood evidence
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Isododecane~5.5–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecanePolymethyl methacrylate~3.6–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateButyloctyl salicylate~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 salicylateAcrylates copolymer~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used 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 copolymerSaccharomyces ferment~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces fermentAluminum starch octenylsuccinate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateButylene glycol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used 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 glycolPolyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleateC24-28 alkyldimethylsiloxy trimethylsiloxysilicate~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateDisteardimonium hectorite~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteSodium chloride~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCaesalpinia spinosa fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus sprout extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can help support the skin barrier
More about Helianthus annuus sprout extractSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateGlycine soja oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A 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 oilSqualane~0.15–0.65%
- 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 SqualaneRaspberry ketone~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used 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 ketoneLauroyl lysine~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Lauroyl lysineCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideTriethyl citrate~0.1–0.3%
Polyglyceryl-10 dioleate~0.1–0.35%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseOctyldodecanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolTocopherol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure 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 TocopherolSodium phytate~0.1–0.3%
Polysorbate 60~0.1–0.4%
Disodium phosphate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateSodium phosphate~0.1–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPropylene glycol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCitric acid~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
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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Product summary
We do not recommend "Naturium - UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50 - Naturium" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.
It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.
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. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: butyloctyl salicylate 2.60% - 3.90%.
Irritation risk
This sunscreen contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit 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.
Price
The product retails for 26.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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