Sun Bum Sunscreen Lotion SPF 15

Name: Sun Bum - Sunscreen Lotion SPF 15
Brand: Sun Bum

SPF 15

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Sun protection

KEY INGREDIENTS

Oxybenzone
Avobenzone
dimethicone
homosalate
octocrylene
silica
sodium polyacrylate
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IRRITANCY

HIGH

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$15.99

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Sunscreen Lotion SPF 15

£22.89

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Size: 0.6 Pounds

SUN BUM MOISTURIZING Sunscreen Lotion Cream SPF 15 (US Import)

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Can the product deliver on its promises?

WIMJ summary for sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

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.

Organic filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
octocrylene
benzophenone-3
homosalate
ethylhexyl salicylate

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What does the product description say?

"SPF 15 This easy to use, ultra sheer/dry touch continuous spray formula will protect your skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays while enriching your skin with Vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps to neutralize free radicals, which are the main cause of premature skin aging."

Walmart

WIMJ summary for anti-aging

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

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What does the product description say?

"Our ultra sheer/dry touch continuous spray formula delivers Broad Spectrum protection, while enriching your skin with Vitamin E. Belongs in every beach bag, ever."

Walmart

WIMJ summary for moisturizing

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, behenyl alcohol.

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).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
dimethicone	HIGH
behenyl alcohol	LOW
caprylyl methicone	LOW

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Sun protection
Moisturizing
Anti-aging

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 58/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
homosalate
octocrylene

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 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.	2% Declared
homosalate A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against 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. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation	5% Declared
ethylhexyl salicylate 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	2% Declared
octocrylene 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	1.85% Declared
benzophenone-3 Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption	3% Declared
behenyl alcohol Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient	23% - 35%
bht A preservative	5.8% - 8.7%
butyloctyl salicylate A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own	3.9% - 5.9%
caprylyl methicone A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin	2.8% - 4.2%
dimethicone 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	2.2% - 3.3%
dimethyl capramide Helps to dissolve other ingredients, especially sunscreens	1.7% - 2.6%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.5% - 1%
ethylhexyl stearate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	1.3% - 2%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	1% - 1.6%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.8% - 1.25%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	0.55% - 1.25%
methylisothiazolinone A preservative. Is a frequent allergen	0.00075% - 0.0015%
peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture	0.45% - 1.05%
polyaminopropyl biguanide A preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to it	0.15% - 0.3%
polyester-8 Used to stabilize product formulations and individual ingredients (for example, sunscreens). Can be an allergen	0.35% - 0.8%
silica Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin	0.45% - 1.05%
sodium polyacrylate Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions	0.35% - 0.8%
styrene/acrylates copolymer Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters	0.2% - 0.75%
tocopheryl acetate 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.	0.2% - 0.7%
trideceth-6 Helps oil and water mix together	0.15% - 0.7%
trimethylsiloxysilicate A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients	0.15% - 0.7%
vp/hexadecene copolymer Creates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens	0.15% - 0.6%
water Plain old water	0.15% - 0.55%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.15% - 0.55%
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