We assess that "Sand & Sky - Tinted Glow Primer SPF30" 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).

This product should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 1.80% - 2.20%, octisalate 2.40% - 2.90%, homosalate 4.70% - 5.70% and octocrylene 1.30% - 1.60%.

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 this product 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.

About the brand

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

Price

The product retails for 32.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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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.

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.

octocrylene 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

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

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

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.

homosalate 4.7% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:

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

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Sand & Sky Sand & Sky Tinted Glow Primer SPF30 60ml 47.00Info 6 Weekly interest free payments of $7.83 Info 140 day returns Learn more Free shipping over $49Learn more Works well with Dermalogica Dermalogica Skin Perfect Primer SPF30 22ml 83.5794.00Mcobeauty MCo Beauty Mineral Mattifying Sunscreen 75g 25.9035.00Mcobeauty MCo Beauty Invisible Sunscreen 75g 25.9035.00Medik 8Medik 8 Calmwise Colour Correct Cream 50ml 75.60Mcobeauty MCo Beauty Glow Lip Balm , Watermelon/Berry Assorted 14.00asapasap CC Correcting Cream SPF15 75ml 45.0060.00Aspect Aspect Hydra Shield Moisturising Cream 112g 79.00Mcobeauty MCo Beauty Lip Oil Hydrating Treatment Clear 9ml 10.3614.00Raww RAWW Superfood Crystal Glow Elixir 30ml 39.99Sand & Sky Sand & Sky Oil Control , Clearing Face Mask 100g 49.00Medik 8Medik 8 Physical Sunscreen SPF50 60ml 74.00Natio Natio Pure Mineral Dark Circle Corrector 15g 16.1118.95Dermalogica Dermalogica Prisma Protect SPF15 50ml 96.90109.00Coco & Eve Coco & Eve Deluxe Vegan Kabuki Brush 34.00Silk Oil of Morocco Silk Oil of Morocco Argan Vegan Antioxidant Primer 30ml 31.9239.90Murad Murad Correct & Protect Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 15 PA++ 30ml 69.00115.00

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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.

These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: serine.

serine 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

panthenyl triacetate 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A stable oil-soluble derivative of vitamin B5. It can help support skin barrier and reduce inflammation in skin

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 6.3% - 7.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Sand & Sky Sand & Sky Tinted Glow Primer SPF30 60ml 47.00Info 6 Weekly interest free payments of $7.83 Info 140 day returns Learn more Free shipping over $49Learn more Works well with Dermalogica Dermalogica Skin Perfect Primer SPF30 22ml 83.5794.00Mcobeauty MCo Beauty Mineral Mattifying Sunscreen 75g 25.9035.00Mcobeauty MCo Beauty Invisible Sunscreen 75g 25.9035.00Medik 8Medik 8 Calmwise Colour Correct Cream 50ml 75.60Mcobeauty MCo Beauty Glow Lip Balm , Watermelon/Berry Assorted 14.00asapasap CC Correcting Cream SPF15 75ml 45.0060.00Aspect Aspect Hydra Shield Moisturising Cream 112g 79.00Mcobeauty MCo Beauty Lip Oil Hydrating Treatment Clear 9ml 10.3614.00Raww RAWW Superfood Crystal Glow Elixir 30ml 39.99Sand & Sky Sand & Sky Oil Control , Clearing Face Mask 100g 49.00Medik 8Medik 8 Physical Sunscreen SPF50 60ml 74.00Natio Natio Pure Mineral Dark Circle Corrector 15g 16.1118.95Dermalogica Dermalogica Prisma Protect SPF15 50ml 96.90109.00Coco & Eve Coco & Eve Deluxe Vegan Kabuki Brush 34.00Silk Oil of Morocco Silk Oil of Morocco Argan Vegan Antioxidant Primer 30ml 31.9239.90Murad Murad Correct & Protect Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 15 PA++ 30ml 69.00115.00

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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).

ethyl linoleate 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking

lactic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Formulated with Red Seaweed that increases your skin barrier protection, and a Hyaluronic Complex with 3 different forms.

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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, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.

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: chondrus crispus extract, cetyl dimethicone.

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

panthenyl triacetate 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A stable oil-soluble derivative of vitamin B5. It can help support skin barrier and reduce inflammation in skin

serine 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

cetyl dimethicone 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture

Anti-blemish

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains ethyl linoleate.

ethyl linoleate 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 6.3% - 7.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

allantoin 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Key Actives

allantoin 0.15% - 0.3%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

ethyl linoleate 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Evens skin tone

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Potential irritants

oleyl alcohol 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Used as a fragrance

parfum 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

isostearyl neopentanoate 2.3% - 2.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic

ceteareth-20 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 6.3% - 7.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

homosalate 4.7% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Homosalate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isostearyl neopentanoate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Glycerin, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Octocrylene, Ceteareth-20, Chondrus crispus extract, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Xanthan gum, Peg-40 stearate, Triacontanyl pvp, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Silica, Panthenyl triacetate, Cetyl dimethicone, Ethyl linoleate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Pentylene glycol, Oleyl alcohol, Disodium edta, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Lactic acid, Parfum, Glycine soja oil, Sodium lactate, Serine, Sorbitol, Ci 77491, Urea, Ci 77492, Sodium chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer

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WIMJ similarity score		38%	37%	37%	36%	36%	36%	36%	35%	34%	34%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 70	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	lactic acid urea +18 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide ethylhexyl hydroxystearate +4 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +4 more Other: niacinamide dimethicone +2 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: fructooligosaccharides glycoproteins +2 more	Common: urea chondrus crispus extract +6 more Other: dimethicone dimethiconol +4 more	Common: panthenol homosalate +2 more Other: niacinamide galactoarabinan +2 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 butyloctyl salicylate +3 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +10 more	Common: urea butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: biosaccharide gum-1 copper gluconate +9 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +5 more Other: galactomyces ferment filtrate ceramide np +8 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone inulin +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? oleyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +17 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	phytic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +8 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +9 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +9 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +20 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +41 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +38 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +35 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +19 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +49 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +20 more

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Sand & Sky Tinted Glow Primer SPF30

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

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Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

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