We believe that "Necessaire - The Sunscreen" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (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 also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be medium. 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.

What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.

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.

zinc oxide 44% - 54%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Sunscreen The Sunscreen is a blendable, hydrating daily mineral sunscreen infused with clinically-proven skincare actives.

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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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

panthenol 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

sodium hyaluronate 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

squalane 2.9% - 3.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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.

Anti-aging

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.

niacinamide 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Is 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

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

laminaria saccharina extract 0.7% - 1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations

Evens 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).

niacinamide 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.55% - 0.85%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory

tocopherol 0.55% - 0.8%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Moisturizing

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

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Potential irritants

coco-glucoside 1.2% - 1.4%

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Works for: Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

zingiber officinale root extract 0.6% - 0.95%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.5% - 1.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

laminaria saccharina extract 0.7% - 1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations

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zinc oxide 44% - 54%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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

water 13% - 16%

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Plain old water

caprylic/capric triglyceride 4.9% - 6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Ingredient list view

Zinc oxide, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalane, Propanediol, Triheptanoin, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, C13-15 alkane, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate citrate, Laminaria saccharina extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sodium hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Pullulan, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Cetearyl glucoside, Silica, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Polyglyceryl-3 ricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Isostearic acid, Lecithin, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Glyceryl caprylate, Caprylyl glycol, Caprylhydroxamic acid

	Necessaire - The Sunscreen
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SPF	SPF 30
Key ingredients	niacinamide panthenol +11 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	pullulan Has skin benefit? zingiber officinale root extract Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +33 more

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Sun protection

Moisturizing

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Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

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