Rodial SPF20 Skin Tint

Rodial SPF20 Skin Tint

SPF 20Efficacy75/100IrritancyLow·1 UV filter

Works for

Sun protection
SPF 20 · 1 UV filter · Partial spectrum
Weak protectionSPF under 30
SPF 20Partial spectrumMineral filtersTintedNano filters

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

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.

UV spectrum
UVB290–320 nmUVA II320–340 nmUVA I340–400 nm
Titanium Dioxide
FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount
Titanium Dioxide Mineral UVBUVA2 Photo-stable 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~3.9–4.7%
~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels
Reef-safe
No oxybenzone or octinoxate — the two filters banned in Hawaii, Florida Keys and Aruba.
Moisturizing
Tripeptide-3, Hexapeptide-3 + 9 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Perfect and protect your complexion with the Rodial SPF20 Skin Tint , a tinted moisturiser fortified with SPF20 and a unique blend of amino-peptides to help combat multiple signs of ageing.”
Source: Mankind

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

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).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: hexapeptide-3, tripeptide-3

Tripeptide-3HeroEffect: High~0.25–0.45%
Hexapeptide-3HeroEffect: HighA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.2–0.35%
CyclopentasiloxaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~6.8–8.3%
Phenyl trimethiconeKey active· OcclusiveEffect: HighA type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture~1.5–1.9%
C12-15 alkyl benzoateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumEnhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth~1.2–1.5%
MethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface~0.35–0.6%
DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.3–0.55%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~4.4–5.4%
Isononyl isononanoate· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowForms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness~2.7–3.3%
Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeEffect: LowA type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin~1.8–2.2%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideUnder-dosedA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.35–0.6%
Anti-aging
Tripeptide-3, Hexapeptide-3
May help
What the product description says
“Perfect and protect your complexion with the Rodial SPF20 Skin Tint , a tinted moisturiser fortified with SPF20 and a unique blend of amino-peptides to help combat multiple signs of ageing.”
Source: Mankind

This product contains hexapeptide-3, tripeptide-3. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works. The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

Tripeptide-3Key activeEffect: Medium~0.25–0.45%
Hexapeptide-3Key activeEffect: MediumA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.2–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 5 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.5–0.75%est.
Lauryl peg-8 dimethiconeA type of silicone that helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Sodium dehydroacetateA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.6%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateUsed to improve stability of the formulationMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cyclopentasiloxane~6.8–8.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

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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Butylene glycol~4.4–5.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Titanium dioxide~3.9–4.7%
UV filterKey active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Isononyl isononanoate~2.7–3.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness

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Behenyl dimethicone~2.2–2.6%
Formula
Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~1.8–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin

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Phenyl trimethicone~1.5–1.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~1.2–1.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

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Disteardimonium hectorite~0.95–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency

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Glyceryl ethylhexanoate/stearate/adipate~0.75–1.1%
Formula
Phenoxyethanol~0.6–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sucrose acetate isobutyrate~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Tocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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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Sodium chloride~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Lauryl peg-8 dimethicone~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together

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Alumina~0.6–0.95%
Formula
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

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Sodium dehydroacetate~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Methicone~0.35–0.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface

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Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.3–0.55%
Formula
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

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.6%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to improve stability of the formulation

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Dimethicone~0.3–0.55%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

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 Dimethicone
Tropolone~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Tropolone
Tripeptide-3~0.25–0.45%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging
More about Tripeptide-3
Hexapeptide-3~0.2–0.35%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

More about Hexapeptide-3
Ci 77891~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77891
Ci 77492~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant. Usually well-tolerated

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Ci 77491~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Ci 77499~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene glycol, Titanium dioxide, Isononyl isononanoate, Behenyl dimethicone, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Phenyl trimethicone, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Glyceryl ethylhexanoate/stearate/adipate, Phenoxyethanol, Sucrose acetate isobutyrate, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium chloride, Lauryl peg-8 dimethicone, Alumina, Sodium dehydroacetate, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Dimethicone, Tropolone, Tripeptide-3, Hexapeptide-3, Ci 77891, Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499

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Product summary

"Rodial - SPF20 Skin Tint" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.

Sunscreen filters

This product is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide for sun protection. Titanium dioxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Rodial" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails from 36.75$ up to 49.00$ in the United States, from 41.65£ up to 62.80£ in the United Kingdom, for 47.30CA$ in Canada and for 57.40A$ in Australia.

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Sources cited in this review

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