PRODUCT REVIEW

Novaclear Urban Sunblock SPF50+ Sensitive Skin

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Sun protection
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone

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Key actives

Dimethicone 0.55% - 0.8%Cyclopentasiloxane 0.45% - 0.7%

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Product summary

We believe that "Novaclear - Urban Sunblock SPF50+ Sensitive Skin" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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).

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. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: oxybenzone 1.70% - 2.10%, avobenzone 3.00% - 3.70%, octinoxate 4.30% - 5.30%, octisalate 2.00% - 2.50%, tinosorb m 2.50% - 3.10% and octocrylene 5.90% - 7.30%.

Irritation risk

It contains some common irritants, including those without 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.

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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% - 3.7%

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

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.

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 2.5% - 3.1%

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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

octocrylene 5.9% - 7.3%

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

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The formula is enriched with Aloe Vera Extract and Hydromanil TM, that help to maintain the proper level of skin moisturization and have a soothing effect.

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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, propylene 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.

dimethicone 0.55% - 0.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A 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

glycerin 0.15% - 0.25%

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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

cetearyl alcohol 1.7% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

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.

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).

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

dimethicone 0.55% - 0.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A 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

cyclopentasiloxane 0.45% - 0.7%

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Works for: Mattifying, Moisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 4.3% - 5.3%

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Works for: Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

benzophenone-3 1.7% - 2.1%

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Works for: Sun protection

Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.7% - 2%

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

glyceryl stearate se 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

octocrylene 5.9% - 7.3%

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Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 4.3% - 5.3%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Dibutyl adipate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Cetearyl alcohol, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Benzophenone-3, Glyceryl stearate se, Coco-caprylate, Propylene glycol, Ceteareth-20, Dimethicone, Xanthan gum, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Decyl glucoside, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Hydrolyzed caesalpinia spinosa gum, Ceteth-10 phosphate, Caesalpinia spinosa gum, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Dicetyl phosphate, Benzyl alcohol

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WIMJ similarity score		40%	39%	38%	38%	37%	37%	37%	37%	37%	37%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 60	SPF 50
Key ingredients	benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: urea chondrus crispus extract +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cyclopentasiloxane +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine trehalose	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine methyl methacrylate crosspolymer	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +2 more Other: panthenol carnosine +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cyclopentasiloxane +4 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate carnitine +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cyclopentasiloxane +3 more Other: acetyl glucosamine butyloctyl salicylate +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +2 more Other: panthenol butyloctyl salicylate +2 more
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Potential Irritants	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +9 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +10 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +13 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +26 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl ether Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +27 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +35 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Novaclear Urban Sunblock SPF50+ Sensitive Skin

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Works for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

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