
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.
It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.
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.
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
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.
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).
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, caprylyl 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol.
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
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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
More about Zinc oxideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Methyl dihydroabietateA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholAn emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideHelps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation
More about Sorbitan palmitateAn active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed jojoba estersHelps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidHelps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateUsed to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinA 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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractA plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractA plant extract with antioxidant effect. Is often added to skincare to boost SPF
More about Caesalpinia spinosa fruit pod extractHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can help support the skin barrier
More about Helianthus annuus sprout extractHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHelps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolA type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneThe same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaAn umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesZinc oxide, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Methyl dihydroabietate, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl palmitate, Coco-glucoside, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Sorbitan palmitate, Sorbitan olivate, Butyrospermum parkii nut extract, Ethyl ferulate, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Acacia senegal gum, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Isostearic acid, Lecithin, Tocopheryl acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Decapeptide-52, Oryza sativa starch, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit pod extract, Helianthus annuus sprout extract, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Sodium phytate, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina, Magnesium oxide, Iron oxides
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| OneSkinOS-01 FACE SPF 30+YOUR PRODUCT | Good MoleculesSheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 | one-skin-technologiesOS-01 SHIELD Protect + Repair SPF 30+ | MDSolarSciencesMineral Crme Broad Spectrum SPF 50 UVA-UVB Sunscreen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 45% | 42% |
| Price | $56.00 | $11.99−$44.01 | $56.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 9 of 9 | 1 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Glucosamine | — | Butyloctyl Salicylate |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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The ingredient list suggests that "One Skin - OS-01 FACE SPF 30+" 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).
This product should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).
This product is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
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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