Skinfood Berry Soothing Sun Cream
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 2 UV filtersBroad spectrum
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.
Evens skin tonePhyllanthus emblica fruit extractWorks well
“It is formulated with UV protection, whitening, and anti-wrinkle functions.”
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).
Anti-agingPhyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract + 1 moreWorks well
“It is formulated with UV protection, whitening, and anti-wrinkle functions.”
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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (lycium barbarum fruit extract, phyllanthus emblica fruit extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Propylheptyl caprylate, Isododecane + 12 moreWorks
“Berry Soothing Sun Cream”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Salvia sclarea oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Zinc oxide~12–14%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideCyclohexasiloxane~5.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneButyloctyl salicylate~3.8–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Butyloctyl salicylatePropanediol~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPropylheptyl caprylate~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylheptyl caprylateDicaprylyl carbonate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateIsododecane~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecanePolyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl methicone~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeMethyl methacrylate crosspolymer~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerPhyllanthus emblica fruit extract~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and have a skin lightening effect if used in high enough concentrations
More about Phyllanthus emblica fruit extractMorus nigra fruit extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lycium barbarum fruit extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Lycium barbarum fruit extractBerberis vulgaris root extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilSodium hyaluronate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilSalvia sclarea oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Chamomilla recutita flower oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower oilJuniperus mexicana oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Matricaria recutita flower oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disteardimonium hectorite~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteMagnesium sulfate~0.4–0.6%
Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.35–0.65%
- 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
More about Triethoxycaprylylsilane1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.55%
Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearatePolymethylsilsesquioxane~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneLauryl polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl caprylate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.2%
Butylene glycol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolTocopherol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Zinc oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyloctyl salicylate, Propanediol, Propylheptyl caprylate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Caprylyl methicone, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Morus nigra fruit extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Berberis vulgaris root extract, Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Unknown, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Juniperus mexicana oil, Matricaria recutita flower oil, Disteardimonium hectorite, Magnesium sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Lauryl polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Glyceryl caprylate, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene glycol, Tocopherol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| SkinfoodBerry Soothing Sun CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Dr.GGreen Mild Up Sun Plus SPF50+ PA++++ | DERMATORYSuper-Zinc Mild Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ | ManyoFoundation-Free Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 49% | 48% | 47% |
| Price | $17.88 | $20.30+$2.42 | $15.29−$2.59 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | 7-Dehydrocholesterol | Zinc Pca | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
We believe that "Skinfood - Berry Soothing Sun Cream" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: butyloctyl salicylate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 17.88$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 25 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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