Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Sun protection
- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Key actives
Product Summary
"Skinbetter Science - sunbetter SHEER SPF 56 Sunscreen Stick" 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.
Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.
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: butyloctyl salicylate 1.50% - 2.20%.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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.
Moisturizing
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
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).
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
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
An emollient that helps soften the skin
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Helps prevent sunburn if used as directed with other sun protection measures to decrease the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun.
Source: N/A
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).
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
Sun protection
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.
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 60/100.
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
Affiliate link · supports WIMJ at no cost to you
Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
User reviews (0)
Averages from community submissions.
No reviews yet for this product.
Be the first to share your experience!
Tried this product?
Help capture what the ingredient list can't—texture, finish, pilling, scent, and more. Answer what you can, skip the rest.
Takes ~30 seconds.
Reviews are shown in aggregate. No personal details.
| Product | Similarity | Price | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Skinbetter Science sunbetter SHEER SPF 56 Sunscreen Stick | Current | $-1.00 | |
 Blue Lizard Active Mineral-Based Sunscreen * SPF 50+ | Bottle | 23% | $6.99 | |
 Glytone Usa Age Defense UV Mineral Sunscreen Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ | 21% | $44.00 | |
 Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 | 20% | $-1.00 | |
 Iris&Romeo Weekend Skin SPF 50 + Vitamin C + Glow | 20% | $47.00 | |
 Jan Marini Marini Physical Protectant SPF 45 | 18% | $57.00 |
Key Actives
Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
All ingredients
Ingredient list view
1,2-hexanediol, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Alumina, Bis-vinyl dimethicone/dimethicone copolymer, Bisabolol, Brassica campestris sterols, Butyloctyl salicylate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl glycol, Cerium oxide, Cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Disteardimonium hectorite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexyldecanol, Himanthalia elongata extract, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Laureth-25, Laureth-3, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Ozokerite, Phenethyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Phenyl trimethicone, Plankton extract, Polyethylene, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Polymethyl methacrylate, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Silica, Simethicone, Sodium chloride, Stearic acid, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Tribehenin, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Water, Zingiber officinale root extract
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
- α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
- Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicylate, Isocetyl Salicylate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Magnesium Salicylate, MEA-Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Potassium Salicylate, Methyl Salicylate, Myristyl Salicylate, Sodium Salicylate, TEA-Salicylate, and Tridecyl Salicylate
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Amended Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcohol
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Some phytochemical, pharmacological and toxicological properties of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe): A review of recent research