Queen Natural New York QUEEN SUN PLUS | TONE UP Sunscreen SPF 60 Primer-Anti Aging, Face Moisturizer
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3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 60 · 2 UV filtersBroad spectrum
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.
Moisturizing6 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“QUEEN SUN PLUS | TONE UP Sunscreen SPF 60 Primer-Anti Aging, Face Moisturizer”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": panthenol, propylene glycol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“QUEEN SUN PLUS | TONE UP Sunscreen SPF 60 Primer-Anti Aging, Face Moisturizer”
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 toneNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cyclotetrasiloxane~7.2–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cyclopentasiloxane~4.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone crosspolymer~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerTitanium dioxide~3.4–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideZinc oxide~2.9–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 oxideTalc~2–2.5%
Propylene glycol~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolAluminum hydroxide~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideStearic acid~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidHydrogen dimethicone~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps the function of sunscreen and pigment ingredients in the formulation
More about Hydrogen dimethiconeMethylpropanediol~0.65–1%
Peg/ppg-20/15 dimethicone~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg/ppg-20/15 dimethiconeSodium chloride~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideNiacinamide~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamidePanthenol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTriethanolamine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.4%
Disodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Ci 77492~0.15–0.3%
Carbomer~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCi 77491~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Talc, Propylene glycol, Aluminum hydroxide, Stearic acid, Hydrogen dimethicone, Methylpropanediol, Peg/ppg-20/15 dimethicone, Sodium chloride, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Ci 77492, Carbomer, Ci 77491
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Queen Natural New YorkQUEEN SUN PLUS | TONE UP Sunscreen SPF 60 Primer-Anti Aging, Face MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | SkinMedicaTotal Defense and Repair SPF 50 | AltruistSunscreen Fluid SPF50 | ReplenixTinted Oil-Free Face Sunscreen SPF50+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 82% | 81% | 81% |
| Price | $14.98 | $61.20+$46.22 | $12.00−$2.98 | $35.00+$20.02 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Knotgrass Extract | Dimethicone | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 60 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
We believe that "Queen Natural New York - QUEEN SUN PLUS | TONE UP Sunscreen SPF 60 Primer-Anti Aging, Face Moisturizer" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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).
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but can leave a white cast.
Irritation risk
It contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be low. 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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