PRODUCT REVIEW

OMI Sun Bears Strong Cool Plus Sunblock SPF 50+ PA++++

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Glycyrrhetinic acid 0.35% - 0.8%Cyclopentasiloxane 23% - 34%

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Product summary

We assess that "OMI - Sun Bears Strong Cool Plus Sunblock SPF 50+ PA++++" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. 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 also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: uvinul a plus and octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.

Irritation risk

This sunscreen contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product 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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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.

titanium dioxide 1.6% - 2.4%

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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

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% - 1.3%

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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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

This sunscreen formula is fortified with an SPF of 50 and PA++++, ensuring adequate protection from the sun's harmful rays which may cause skin darkening and premature aging.

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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).

glycyrrhetinic acid 0.35% - 0.8%

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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

Moisturizing

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

dimethicone 1.6% - 2.4%

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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

cyclopentasiloxane 23% - 34%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

butylene glycol 0.1% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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 0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

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 0.4% - 1%

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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 0.35% - 0.8%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation, 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: 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 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 0.55% - 1.25%

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Comodogenic ingredients

polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate 0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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cyclopentasiloxane 23% - 34%

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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

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, Dimethicone, Titanium dioxide, Unknown, Dimethicone copolyol, Menthol, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Hydrogen dimethicone, Tocopheryl acetate, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Rosa damascena extract, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Potassium hydroxide, Unknown, Butylene glycol, Bht, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Parfum

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WIMJ similarity score		42%	41%	41%	41%	40%	40%	40%	40%	38%	38%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 42	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	cyclopentasiloxane diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +3 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more Other: glycerin hydrated silica +1 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +5 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine methicone +2 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate dimethicone +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +4 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +3 more Other: panthenol isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate +6 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +3 more Other: niacinamide kappaphycus alvarezii extract +5 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone Other: aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate dimethicone +3 more Other: paraffinum liquidum ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate +8 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 15850 Has skin benefit? +6 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	pelargonium graveolens flower oil Has skin benefit? isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +3 more	buddleja officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? +13 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +24 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +27 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +40 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? zinc oxide 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	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +43 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more	triethylhexanoin Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +43 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

OMI Sun Bears Strong Cool Plus Sunblock SPF 50+ PA++++

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

Anti-oxidation

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