Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Nimue - Sun-C Environmental Shield SPF 50" can provide reliable sun protection. 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).

As a plus, this sunscreen uses some of the new generation UV filters (Tinosorb M). These filters are more stable and more gentle on the skin.

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).

Sunscreen filters

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: tinosorb s, uvinul t, tinosorb m and tinosrob a2b. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.

Irritation risk

It contains actives that can be irritating. 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.

What can the product work for?

Sun protection

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.

tris-biphenyl triazine 0.5% - 0.75%

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

Tinosorb A2B. A UV filter. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Soluble in water, which helps to create lighter sunscreen formulations. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA in the US yet

zinc oxide 2.4% - 2.9%

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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

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 3.3% - 4%

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

Tinosorb M. A UV filter. Is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It also provides some protection against visible light. It is photostable and can also be used to improve photostability of other sunscreen ingredients. Its physical properties help to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. It can leave a slight white cast. Unfortunately, it is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Anti-aging

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A smart SPF 50 offering superior anti-ageing benefits and protection against UVA, UVB, Infra-Red and Blue Light (HEV) rays.

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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 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).

Moisturizing

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: helianthus annuus seed oil, coco-caprylate.

helianthus annuus seed oil 0.2% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

glycerin 1% - 1.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

coco-caprylate 4.4% - 5.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (dimethylmethoxy chromanol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

dimethylmethoxy chromanol 0.2% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Can help neutralize free radicals in skin

tocopheryl acetate 0.45% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Key Actives

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 3.6% - 4.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

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.

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 3.3% - 4%

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Works for: Sun protection

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decyl glucoside 0.5% - 0.75%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

coco-caprylate 4.4% - 5.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture

Comodogenic ingredients

ceteareth-20 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

dibutyl adipate 6.5% - 7.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

coco-caprylate 4.4% - 5.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture

Ingredient list view

Water, Dibutyl adipate, Coco-caprylate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Undecane, Zinc oxide, Ceteareth-20, Ethylhexyl triazone, Glycerin, Silica, Tridecane, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Tris-biphenyl triazine, Tocopheryl acetate, Decyl glucoside, Propanediol, Sodium polyacrylate, Xanthan gum, Diisopropyl adipate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Lecithin, Bis(cyano butylacetate) anthracenediylidene, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Acrylic acid/acrylamidomethyl propane sulfonic acid copolymer, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Isostearic acid, Polyglyceryl-3 caprate, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Glyceryl caprylate, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene glycol, Disodium phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Datem

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WIMJ similarity score		36%	35%	34%	34%	34%	33%	32%	32%	32%	32%
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Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethylmethoxy chromanol +7 more	Common: ethylhexyl triazone glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +8 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate diglycerin +3 more	Common: ethylhexyl triazone glycerin +4 more Other: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine glycerin +2 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +3 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate	Common: ethylhexyl triazone glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +1 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +2 more
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Potential Irritants	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +11 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +16 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? phenylethyl resorcinol Has skin benefit? +17 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more

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Evens skin tone

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