Solara Suncare Time Traveler Ageless Face Sport Sunscreen
Works for
4 of 4 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 30 · 1 UV filterBroad spectrum
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.
It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.
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 toneNo ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“Clinically proven Copper and Probiotic Inspired peptides help address past photodamage, hyperpigmentation and balance the skin defense barrier.”
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-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Formulated to marry the ultimate moisturizers and anti-inflammatories with water resistant mineral face sunscreen, Solara's double peptide blend helps address fine lines and hyperpigmentation while potent antioxidants and adaptogens help prevent future damage caused by hours in the elements from beach to slopes.”
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: copper tripeptide-1.
Moisturizing17 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Key BenefitsIntensely moisturizes and revives dry, stressed skin.”
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:
fructose, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: avena sativa kernel extract, ceramide ng, copper tripeptide-1
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Withania somnifera root extract, Perilla frutescens leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Avena sativa kernel extract~26–31%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractZinc oxide20%
- 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 oxideWater~13–16%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.2–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlycerin~3.8–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinC13-14 alkane~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about C13-14 alkanePolyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacateButyrospermum parkii butter~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCoco-caprylate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylatePropanediol~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCocos nucifera oil~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilHydrogenated castor oil laurate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Copper tripeptide-1~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A naturally occurring peptide. One of the most studied peptides in dermatology. It is sometimes abbreviated GHK-Cu. Belongs to the class of carrier peptides. It stimulates both synthesis and breakdown of collagen in skin. It is released in skin wounds and inflammation to support healing. It accelerates wound-healing of the skin and can stimulate hair growth. There are preliminary studies that confirm that copper tripeptide can help support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles and decrease inflammation in skin.
More about Copper tripeptide-1Acetyl heptapeptide-4~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceramide ng~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide ngHelianthus annuus seed wax~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxSqualane~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneHelianthus annuus seed oil~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilTocopherol~0.8–1.2%
- 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 TocopherolWithania somnifera root extract~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Perilla frutescens leaf extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
More about Perilla frutescens leaf extractPunica granatum flower extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractRubus idaeus leaf extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus leaf extractTerminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractCaprylyl glycol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenylpropanol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolSorbitan olivate~0.5–0.7%
Isostearic acid~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidLecithin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCetyl palmitate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateSorbitan palmitate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation
More about Sorbitan palmitatePolyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleatePolyhydroxystearic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidPotassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Fructose~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseIngredient list view
Avena sativa kernel extract, Unknown, Zinc oxide, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, C13-14 alkane, Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Coco-caprylate, Propanediol, Cocos nucifera oil, Hydrogenated castor oil laurate, Copper tripeptide-1, Acetyl heptapeptide-4, Ceramide ng, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Squalane, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Withania somnifera root extract, Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Punica granatum flower extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Unknown, Rubus idaeus leaf extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Caprylyl glycol, Phenylpropanol, Sorbitan olivate, Isostearic acid, Lecithin, Cetyl palmitate, Sorbitan palmitate, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Potassium sorbate, Fructose
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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.
| Solara SuncareTime Traveler Ageless Face Sport SunscreenYOUR PRODUCT | SolaraTime Traveler ageless daily face sunscreen | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% |
| Price | $42.00 | $85.00+$43.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 13 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | — |
| Irritancy | Medium | High |
| SPF | SPF 30 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
The ingredient list suggests that "Solara Suncare - Time Traveler Ageless Face Sport Sunscreen" can provide reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 42.00$ 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 19 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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