Ocean Potion Sunscreen Lotion Protect & Nourish SPF 50 Scent of Sunshine, 6.8 Fluid Ounces

Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Ocean Potion - Sunscreen Lotion Protect & Nourish SPF 50 Scent of Sunshine, 6.8 Fluid Ounces" can provide reliable sun protection. 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).

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

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: oxybenzone 5.00% (declared), avobenzone 2.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 10.00% (declared) and octocrylene 2.00% (declared).

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 moisturizer 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.

What our users say

• When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer believes that it clogs pores.
• As for the white cast, it did not leave a noticeable white residue for the reviewer.
• When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.
• As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, the reviewer reported that it stings eyes.