PRODUCT REVIEW

OMI Sun Bears Active Protect Cool Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++

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Sun protection
Anti-oxidation
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Glycyrrhetinic acid 0.15% - 0.6%Cyclopentasiloxane 23% - 34%

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Product summary

We believe that "OMI - Sun Bears Active Protect Cool Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++" 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).

Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: uvinul a plus and octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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.

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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.

zinc oxide 4.9% - 7.4%

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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

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 0.55% - 1.25%

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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

titanium dioxide 1.9% - 2.8%

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

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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).

glycyrrhetinic acid 0.15% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation

Anti-oxidation

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

glycyrrhetinic acid 0.15% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation

tocopheryl acetate 0.35% - 0.85%

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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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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

glycyrrhetinic acid 0.15% - 0.6%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Evens skin tone

Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation

cyclopentasiloxane 23% - 34%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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 3.3% - 5%

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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

menthol 1% - 1.5%

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Comodogenic ingredients

polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate 0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

myristic acid 0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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cyclopentasiloxane 23% - 34%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

water 11% - 17%

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Plain old water

zinc oxide 4.9% - 7.4%

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

Ingredient list view

Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Zinc oxide, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Dipropylene glycol, Silica, Titanium dioxide, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Menthol, Carbon, Unknown, Zinc, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Hydrogen dimethicone, Myristic acid, Unknown, Potassium hydroxide, Tocopheryl acetate, Roe extract, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Potassium alum, Parfum, Butylene glycol, Bht, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben

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WIMJ similarity score		39%	38%	37%	36%	36%	35%	35%	35%	35%	34%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 35	SPF 45	SPF 50
Key ingredients	cyclopentasiloxane diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +5 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: niacinamide dimethicone +6 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate titanium dioxide +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +3 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +4 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane glycyrrhetinic acid +2 more Other: algae extract artemia extract +6 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: dimethicone hydrated silica +6 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine glycerin	Common: cyclopentasiloxane diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +5 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane zinc oxide +1 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +3 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +5 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? menthol Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	buddleja officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +6 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +4 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +4 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +10 more	acrylamide Has skin benefit? dextrin palmitate Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +3 more
All ingredients	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +43 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +27 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +32 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? neopentyl glycol dicaprate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? diisopropyl sebacate Has skin benefit? +40 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +20 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +21 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

OMI Sun Bears Active Protect Cool Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++

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Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Anti-oxidation

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