Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Sun protection
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
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Product Summary
We are worried that "sunao - UV Protect Cream SPF 32 PA++" might not be able to provide reliable sun protection because it uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively weak concentration.
It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream.
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
We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be high. 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 50.10$ in the United States.
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
UV Protect Cream SPF 32 PA++
Source: From product name
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:
arginine, glucose.
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: arginine, squalane.
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
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.
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Mineral 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
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
Sun protection
This product uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide a reliable sun protection.
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.
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 60/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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| Product | Similarity | Price | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 sunao UV Protect Cream SPF 32 PA++ | Current | $50.10 | |
MISSHA M Perfect Cover BB Cream #21[2PK] SPF 42 PA+++ | 52% | $13.00 | |
 Kose X-Barrier Protect Repair Face Oil No Color SPF 50+ PA++++ | 50% | $57.97 | |
 Jigott Aloe Sun Protect BB Cream SPF 41 PA++ | 50% | $11.00 | |
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Key Actives
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
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.
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
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
Mineral 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
Potential irritants
Essential oil that can be irritating
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
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.
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
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
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
Essential oil that can be irritating
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Mineral 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
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Ingredient list view
Water, Squalane, Butylene glycol, Tin oxide, Zinc oxide, Potassium hydroxide, Behenyl alcohol, Isostearic acid, Arachidyl alcohol, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Roe extract, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Unknown, Rosa canina fruit extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Jojoba esters, Polyglyceryl-10 pentastearate, Taurine, Unknown, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Glucose, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Arginine, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Phytic acid, Silver oxide, Silicon, Parfum, Paraffinum liquidum, Phenoxyethanol
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