"Sanctuary Spa - Protect and Illuminate Moisture Lotion" 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 this moisturizer 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 is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: avobenzone, octinoxate, octisalate and octocrylene. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

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 this moisturizer 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.

What our users say

Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
As for the white cast, it did not leave a noticeable white residue for the reviewer.
When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.

Our users describe the finish of this sunscreen as dewy - shiny, They find the product's texture to be light - heavy and In terms of the smell, our users report that light fragrance - strong fragrance.

Price

The product retails from 15.00$ up to 20.70$ in the United States, from 13.62£ up to 15.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 26.30CA$ in Canada.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Protect and Illuminate Moisture Lotion

Source: From product name

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, saccharide isomerate.

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, dimethiconol.

caprylic/capric triglyceride 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

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

glycerin 5% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

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

polymethylsilsesquioxane 0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5% - 3.1%

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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.

octocrylene 1.7% - 2.1%

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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

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 2.1% - 2.6%

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

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

A daily SPF15 moisturiser that instantly illuminates skin for a more youthful looking complexion.

Source: Feelunique

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

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).

oleanolic acid 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Might be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin

retinyl palmitate 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Melting effortlessly into the complexion, the moisturiser utilises a blend of Pink Pomelo and Vitamins A and E to brighten and balance the skin tone, whilst SPF15 helps to protect against the pigmentation, damage and premature ageing caused by UV rays.

Source: Mankind

This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

retinyl palmitate 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

oleanolic acid 0.15% - 0.3%

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

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

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

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

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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 2.1% - 2.6%

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Works for: Sun protection

limonene 0.3% - 0.6%

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A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 5% - 6.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

cyclopentasiloxane 4.2% - 5.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Butylene glycol, Octocrylene, Cyclohexasiloxane, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Steareth-2, Mica, Polysorbate 60, Polyacrylamide, Steareth-20, Limonene, Saccharide isomerate, Polymethyl methacrylate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, C13-14 isoparaffin, Dimethiconol, Sodium benzoate, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Sodium gluconate, Potassium sorbate, Enantia chlorantha bark extract, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Laureth-7, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Linalool, Tocopherol, Retinyl palmitate, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Sodium citrate, Citral, Bht, Farnesol, Geraniol, Oleanolic acid, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 15985

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WIMJ similarity score		39%	39%	38%	37%	37%	37%	37%	37%	36%	36%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 15	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 60	SPF 30	SPF 40	SPF 50
Key ingredients	retinyl palmitate butyrospermum parkii butter +11 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: camellia oleifera leaf extract camellia sinensis leaf extract +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: bakuchiol panthenol +8 more	Common: dimethiconol octocrylene +2 more Other: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine panthenol +3 more	Common: dimethiconol glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide ascorbic acid +8 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cyclopentasiloxane +4 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine bisabolol +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cyclopentasiloxane +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diglycerin +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethiconol +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cyclopentasiloxane +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide ferulic acid +7 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethiconol +4 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +9 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +25 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? sambucus nigra fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +19 more	zinc gluconate Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +18 more	limonium gerberi extract Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? +12 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +27 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +38 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +44 more

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