PRODUCT REVIEW

NUXE Sun SPF50 High Protection Melting Lotion

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract 0.15% - 0.25%

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Product summary

The ingredient list suggests that "NUXE - Sun SPF50 High Protection Melting Lotion" 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).

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 3.50% - 4.30%, uvinul a plus 4.40% - 5.40% and uvinul t 2.60% - 3.10%.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be high. 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.

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The product retails from 11.18£ up to 21.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 36.80CA$ in Canada and for 41.58A$ in Australia.

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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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 3.5% - 4.3%

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

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.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 4.4% - 5.4%

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

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

ethylhexyl triazone 2.6% - 3.1%

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

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

The sumptuous, melting texture of the formula infuses the skin with a blend of rice extract, rosemary and vitamin E, delivering antioxidants to help minimise the visible effects of premature photo-ageing.

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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.

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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

What does the product description say?

Sun SPF50 High Protection Melting Lotion

Source: From product name

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: arginine, glycerin.

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: arginine, dimethicone.

helianthus annuus seed oil 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

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

arginine 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

dimethicone 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

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

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

rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract 0.15% - 0.25%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Antibacterial, Anti-oxidation

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.65% - 1%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

coco-glucoside 0.6% - 0.9%

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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

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.7% - 1%

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

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

dibutyl adipate 6.1% - 7.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 4.4% - 5.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Dibutyl adipate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer, Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, Glycerin, Diisopropyl sebacate, Parfum, Cetearyl alcohol, Coco-glucoside, Glycol palmitate, Dimethicone, C20-22 alkyl phosphate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Benzyl alcohol, C20-22 alcohols, Capryloyl glycine, Arginine, Tocopherol, Oryza sativa hull powder, Talc, Citric acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium gluconate, Dimethiconol, Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Lauroyl lysine, Eichhornia crassipes extract, Inositol, Ethyl ferulate, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Fagraea berteroana flower extract, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol

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WIMJ similarity score		40%	39%	38%	38%	38%	37%	37%	37%	36%	36%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	arginine bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +10 more	Common: arginine bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +3 more Other: saccharide isomerate	Common: arginine bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +3 more Other: copernicia cerifera wax drometrizole trisiloxane +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate trehalose	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: diglycerin methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol +3 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more Other: niacinamide niacinamide +10 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +6 more Other: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +3 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane drometrizole trisiloxane +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride phenylene bis-diphenyltriazine	Common: arginine bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +4 more Other: phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate dimethicone +4 more Other: polygonum aviculare extract cyclopentasiloxane +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	geraniol Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +15 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +11 more	ci 75470 Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +19 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 17200 Has skin benefit? +12 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? picea abies wood extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	aroma Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl ether Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +89 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +29 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

NUXE Sun SPF50 High Protection Melting Lotion

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Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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