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Soltan Kids Once 3hr Waterplay Lotion SPF50+

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Anti-aging
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Anti-oxidation

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Key actives

Vitis vinifera seed oil 0.2% - 0.4%Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4.4% - 5.4%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Soltan - Kids Once 3hr Waterplay Lotion SPF50+" can provide reliable sun protection. 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).

As a plus, this sunscreen uses some of the new generation UV filters (Tinosorb M). These filters are more stable and more gentle on the skin.

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work 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 uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: tinosorb s, avobenzone, uvasorb heb, tinosorb m, octocrylene and polysilicone-15. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

This product contains some common irritants, including those without 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.

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The product retails for 10.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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Anti-oxidation

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 0.55% - 0.8%

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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 3.5% - 4.3%

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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 1.6% - 2%

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

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

UVA rays penetrate deep into the skin, causing long-term skin damage and premature ageing.

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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.

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

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?

Soltan Kids Once 3hr Waterplay Lotion SPF50+ 200ml Soltan Once Kids 3hr Protect & Swim lotion SPF50+ 200ml has the highest UVA star rating.

Source: Boots

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, butylene glycol.

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: vitis vinifera seed oil, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

vitis vinifera seed oil 0.2% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

glycerin 0.2% - 0.4%

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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

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 6% - 7.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

Anti-oxidation

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

vitis vinifera seed oil 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

tocopheryl acetate 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

vitis vinifera seed oil 0.2% - 0.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4.4% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Tinosorb M. A UV filter. Is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It also provides some protection against visible light. It is photostable and can also be used to improve photostability of other sunscreen ingredients. Its physical properties help to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. It can leave a slight white cast. Unfortunately, it is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

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Potential irritants

decyl glucoside 0.5% - 0.75%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

parfum 0.25% - 0.45%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 6% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:

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

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4.4% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butylene glycol, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Tridecyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, C18-36 acid glycol ester, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Titanium dioxide, Polysilicone-15, Decyl glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Methylparaben, Tocopheryl acetate, Ethylparaben, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Acrylates/vinyl isodecanoate crosspolymer, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Triethyl citrate, Potassium hydroxide, Xanthan gum, Manganese oxide, Tetrasodium edta, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Panax ginseng root extract

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WIMJ similarity score		33%	32%	32%	31%	29%	29%	29%	28%	28%	28%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +7 more	Common: glycerin octocrylene +4 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +4 more Other: panthenol urea +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: dimethicone methyl methacrylate crosspolymer	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane diethylhexyl butamido triazone +3 more Other: panthenol diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine glycerin +1 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate diglycerin +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl triazone +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +20 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Soltan Kids Once 3hr Waterplay Lotion SPF50+

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What can the product work for?

Works for

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-oxidation

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