PRODUCT REVIEW

Saltee SPF50 Face Sea & Sun Formula GWP

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Moisturizing
Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone

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Key actives

Panthenol 0.7% - 1.05%Thermus thermophillus ferment 0.5% - 0.75%

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Product summary

We believe that "Saltee - SPF50 Face Sea & Sun Formula GWP" 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. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 3.60% - 4.40%, uvinul a plus 7.00% - 8.50%, octinoxate 3.30% - 4.00%, octisalate 2.60% - 3.20%, octocrylene 4.80% - 5.80% and ensulizole 2.20% - 2.70%.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit 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.

What can the product work for?

Sun protection

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.

octocrylene 4.8% - 5.8%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 7% - 8.5%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.6% - 4.4%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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.

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Formulated with Cucumber Extract and Birch Water, this daily suncream will quench your skin's thirst and is packed with amino acids to hydrate and protect the skin.

Source: Face the future

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, thermus thermophillus ferment.

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, caprylyl glycol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

panthenol 0.7% - 1.05%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

glycerin 1.3% - 1.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

caprylic/capric triglyceride 1.6% - 1.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-aging

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.

thermus thermophillus ferment 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties

Evens skin tone

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).

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.2% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

panthenol 0.7% - 1.05%

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Works for: Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

thermus thermophillus ferment 0.5% - 0.75%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 3.3% - 4%

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Works for: Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

citrus aurantium amara flower water 0.95% - 1.15%

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A citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 7% - 8.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

octocrylene 4.8% - 5.8%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Octocrylene, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Panthenol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Oryza sativa starch, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Butylene glycol, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Pinus sylvestris bark extract, Betula alba juice, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl glycol, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Sodium hydroxide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid

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Key ingredients	panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +8 more	Common: panthenol diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +7 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: carnosine cocos nucifera oil +1 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine carnosine +8 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: dimethicone allantoin +1 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +8 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone inulin +1 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: gluconolactone butyloctyl salicylate +10 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: dimethicone homosalate +2 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: fructooligosaccharides glycoproteins +3 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: diethylhexyl butamido triazone bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide ethylhexyl hydroxystearate +5 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium amara flower water Has skin benefit? +17 more	ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? fragaria chiloensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +11 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +15 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +12 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate Has skin benefit? +14 more	phytic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +8 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +42 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +38 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Saltee SPF50 Face Sea & Sun Formula GWP

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Works for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

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