Rodan + Fields Reverse Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ Sunscreen
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 4 UV filtersBroad spectrum
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.
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.
MoisturizingPanthenol, Adenosine + 13 moreWorks well
“provides prolonged broad spectrum protection and visibly decelerates early signs of aging Green Tea Extract & Vitamin E. soothe dry, irritated skin Licorice & Mulberry Extracts.”
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:
panthenol, 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: peg-10 dimethicone, cetyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingAdenosine, TocopherolWorks well
“provides prolonged broad spectrum protection and visibly decelerates early signs of aging Green Tea Extract & Vitamin E. soothe dry, irritated skin Licorice & Mulberry Extracts.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
This product can also 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 toneSide benefit · Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizateWorks well
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).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis extract, Tocopherol + 7 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (camellia oleifera leaf extract, tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - camellia sinensis extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Parfum + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Camellia sinensis extract~25–31%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis extractTocopherol~7–8.6%
- 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 TocopherolGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~5–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractRosa damascena extract~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneHomosalate10%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
More about HomosalateEthylhexyl salicylate5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateOctocrylene2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about OctocryleneWater~3.2–3.9%
Caprylyl methicone~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeDipropylene glycol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolDicaprylyl carbonate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonatePeg/ppg-17/6 copolymer~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol denat.~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Methyl glucose sesquistearate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Methyl glucose sesquistearatePotassium cetyl phosphate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateAdenosine~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineTocopheryl acetate~0.55–0.85%
- 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 acetateEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractMorus alba root extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Portulaca oleracea extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractCamellia oleifera leaf extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics
More about Camellia oleifera leaf extractDunaliella salina extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dunaliella salina extractSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPolyacrylate-15~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateHydrogenated palm glycerides~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glyceridesParfum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIsohexadecane~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecanePanthenol~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 PanthenolButylene glycol~0.4–0.6%
- 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 glycolPeg-10 dimethicone~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPolyacrylate-17~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 80~0.45–0.65%
Polydecene~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C11-15 pareth-40~0.5–0.75%
C11-15 pareth-7~0.45–0.65%
Sorbitan oleate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateDisodium lauryl sulfosuccinate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinateSodium laureth-12 sulfate~0.7–1.05%
Potassium hydroxide~0.45–0.65%
Disodium edta~0.4–0.6%
Tetrasodium edta~0.35–0.65%
Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCitral~0.3–0.55%
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeLimonene~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Mica~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaBenzophenone~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Camellia sinensis extract, Tocopherol, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Rosa damascena extract, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Water, Caprylyl methicone, Dipropylene glycol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Peg/ppg-17/6 copolymer, Alcohol denat., Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Tocopheryl acetate, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Morus alba root extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Dunaliella salina extract, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polyacrylate-15, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Parfum, Isohexadecane, Panthenol, Butylene glycol, Peg-10 dimethicone, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Polyacrylate-17, Polysorbate 80, Polydecene, C11-15 pareth-40, C11-15 pareth-7, Sorbitan oleate, Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, Sodium laureth-12 sulfate, Potassium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Tetrasodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Citral, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Linalool, Mica, Benzophenone
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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.
| Rodan + FieldsReverse Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ SunscreenYOUR PRODUCT | RéViveSoleil Superiéur SPF 50 PA++++ by Révive | 3LABPerfect Sunscreen SPF 50+ Broad Spectrum | Paula's choiceUltra-Sheer Daily Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 47% | 43% |
| Price | $40.00 | $90.00+$50.00 | $90.00+$50.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 10 | 8 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Oligopeptide-24 | — | Colloidal Oatmeal |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
We assess that "Rodan + Fields - Reverse Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ Sunscreen" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. 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).
Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.
Sunscreen filters
This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 10.00% (declared) and octocrylene 2.60% (declared).
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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