Sun Bum

After Sun Cool Down Spray

Name: Sun Bum - After Sun Cool Down Spray
Brand: Sun Bum

Efficacy 100/100·High irritancy

Efficacy measures how well the formula delivers the claims the brand advertises · 1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

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Product claims breakdown

Moisturizing

2 ingredients contribute at the levels below

Strong evidence

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, ethylhexyl palmitate.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum

PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUMRole: HeroMineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function~1.6–2.3%

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OILRole: Key activeA 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~3–4.5%

Ethylhexyl palmitateRole: Key activeAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~22–34%

Irritancy

10 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~7.1–10.7%est.

Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~1.8–2.8%est.

Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.5–1.15%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.9%est.

Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.65%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

Cucumis sativus fruit extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effectLow~4.5–6.8%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally 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 skinLow~3.5–5.3%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Low~1.1–1.7%est.

Comedogenic

Ethylhexyl palmitate ~22–34% — rinse-off or low %

Some risk

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product textureHigh~22–34%est.

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels