We believe that "Soltan - Once Spray SPF50+" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 1.40% - 1.70%, avobenzone 3.50% - 4.20%, uvasorb heb 0.55% - 0.80%, octisalate 2.50% - 3.10%, tinosorb m 0.65% - 0.95% and octocrylene 4.40% - 5.40%.

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.

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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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 1.4% - 1.7%

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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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.5% - 4.2%

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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.

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

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

Source: Boots

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 0.15% - 0.3%

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?

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

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: dimethicone, dimethiconol.

dimethiconol 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time

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

Anti-oxidation

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

vitis vinifera seed oil 0.2% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

tocopheryl acetate 0.2% - 0.35%

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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Key Actives

dimethicone 1.6% - 1.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

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

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parfum 0.25% - 0.45%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

decyl glucoside 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 6% - 7.4%

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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

octocrylene 4.4% - 5.4%

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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

Ingredient list view

Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Octocrylene, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Adipic acid/diglycol crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Acrylates copolymer, Tribehenin, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Bis-peg/ppg-16/16 peg/ppg-16/16 dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Dimethiconol, Parfum, Caprylyl glycol, Methylparaben, Pentylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylparaben, Decyl glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Glycerin, Tetrasodium edta, Potassium hydroxide, Dipropylene glycol, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Panax ginseng root extract, Propylene glycol, Xanthan gum

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WIMJ similarity score		39%	39%	39%	39%	38%	38%	38%	38%	38%	37%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +8 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other:	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: helianthus annuus seed oil polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane ectoin +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: cocos nucifera oil diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: panthenol ethylhexyl triazone +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +1 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone homosalate +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: carnosine ethylhexyl triazone +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid
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Potential Irritants	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium lauryl sulfate Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium lauryl sulfate 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	parfum Has skin benefit? paullinia cupana seed extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more	pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +21 more

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Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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Anti-oxidation

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