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Sun protectionSPF 20 · 2 UV filters · Broad spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.
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.
MoisturizingCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone + 8 moreWorks
“Formulated with hydrating hyaluronic acid, it helps keep your skin hydrated all day long.”
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:
sodium hyaluronate, butylene 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: dimethicone, methicone.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Zinc oxide2.19%
- 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 oxideCyclopentasiloxane~24–36%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneWater~7.9–11.8%
Dimethicone~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeTrimethylsiloxysilicate~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients
More about TrimethylsiloxysilicatePeg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconePhenyl trimethicone~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeButylene glycol~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Butylene glycolMethyl methacrylate crosspolymer~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerSilica~1.4–2.1%
Nylon-12~1.1–1.6%
Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~0.85–1.25%
Tribehenin~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninBisabolol~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An 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 BisabololCymbidium grandiflorum flower extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone/silsesquioxane copolymer~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateHydrolyzed vegetable protein~0.4–0.95%
Lactobacillus/eriodictyon californicum ferment extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lilium candidum bulb extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malva sylvestris extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Salicylic acid~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidSerica~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica dimethyl silylate~0.35–0.8%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAlumina~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The 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 AluminaDipropylene glycol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolDisteardimonium hectorite~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteEthylene brassylate~0.2–0.75%
Hydrogen dimethicone~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps the function of sunscreen and pigment ingredients in the formulation
More about Hydrogen dimethiconeLaureth-7~0.3–0.75%
Magnesium sulfate~0.2–0.8%
Methicone~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
More about MethiconeMica~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaPolyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateSodium citrate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateTetrasodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.6%
- 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 acetateTriethoxycaprylylsilane~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneTriethyl citrate~0.1–0.45%
Ethylparaben~0.1–0.35%
Methylparaben~0.05–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIron oxides~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An 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 oxidesTitanium dioxide4.36%
- 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 dioxideIngredient list view
Zinc oxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Phenyl trimethicone, Butylene glycol, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Silica, Nylon-12, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Tribehenin, Bisabolol, Cymbidium grandiflorum flower extract, Dimethicone/silsesquioxane copolymer, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Lactobacillus/eriodictyon californicum ferment extract, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Malva sylvestris extract, Salicylic acid, Serica, Silica dimethyl silylate, Sodium hyaluronate, Alumina, Dipropylene glycol, Disteardimonium hectorite, Ethylene brassylate, Hydrogen dimethicone, Laureth-7, Magnesium sulfate, Methicone, Mica, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Sodium citrate, Tetrasodium edta, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Triethyl citrate, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide
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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.
| Revloncolorstay dry skinYOUR PRODUCT | SkinCeuticalsSheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50 | CliniqueNEW UV Solutions Mattifying Sunscreen SPF 50 | RiversolSPF 30 Lightweight Broad Spectrum Sunscreen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 92% | 85% | 82% |
| Price | $9.98 | $36.00+$26.02 | $40.10+$30.12 | $30.00+$20.02 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Artemia Extract | Algae Extract | Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 20 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Derma E Natural Mineral Facial Sunscreen, SPF 30Consonant The Perfect Sunscreen
Product summary
"revlon - colorstay dry skin" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of it is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but can leave a white cast.
Irritation risk
It contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 17.97CA$ in Canada, at around 10.24$ in the United States and for 6.75£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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