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Skinny Tan Protect and Glow Spray SPF30

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.6% - 4.4%Octocrylene 3.3% - 4%

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Product summary

We believe that "Skinny Tan - Protect and Glow Spray SPF30" 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).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer 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. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 0.70% - 1.10%, avobenzone 3.60% - 4.40%, uvinul a plus 2.50% - 3.10%, uvasorb heb 0.60% - 0.90%, octisalate 4.80% - 5.80%, uvinul t 0.60% - 0.90% and octocrylene 3.30% - 4.00%.

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 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.

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.

diethylhexyl butamido triazone 0.6% - 0.9%

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

Uvasorb HEB. A UV filter. Is effective against UVB and UVA II rays (but not UVA I). It is photostable. Unfortunately, is not approved by FDA (US) yet

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.6% - 4.4%

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.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 2.5% - 3.1%

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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

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.

tocopherol 0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

✔️ Builds a natural & streak-free gradual tan ✔️ Protects your skin from UVA and UVB ✔️ Sinks into the skin with a lightweight feel ✔️ Water resistant & hydrating formula

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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.

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: cocos nucifera oil, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

cocos nucifera oil 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

glycerin 1.5% - 1.9%

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

diethylhexyl carbonate 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.6% - 4.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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 3.3% - 4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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

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Potential irritants

dihydroxyacetone 1.7% - 2.1%

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Works for: Tanning

A self-tanning agent

paullinia cupana seed extract 0.15% - 0.3%

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Comodogenic ingredients

cocos nucifera oil 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 6.2% - 7.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

ethylhexyl salicylate 4.8% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not 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

Ingredient list view

Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Dihydroxyacetone, Glycerin, Diethylhexyl carbonate, Triacontanyl pvp, Dicaprylyl ether, Glyceryl stearate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Polysorbate 20, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Ethylhexyl triazone, Peg-100 stearate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium benzoate, Cetyl alcohol, Cellulose gum, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cocos nucifera oil, Potassium sorbate, Paullinia cupana seed extract, Parfum, Citric acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol

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WIMJ similarity score		42%	42%	42%	41%	41%	41%	40%	40%	40%	39%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 70	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +7 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: helianthus annuus seed oil phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: drometrizole trisiloxane glycine soja oil +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: homosalate terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: ferulic acid caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter cholesterol +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cocos nucifera oil +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate camellia sinensis leaf extract +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more Other: panthenol phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: carnosine phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? paullinia cupana seed extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +10 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +19 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +33 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +21 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +21 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Skinny Tan Protect and Glow Spray SPF30

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Irritation risk

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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