PRODUCT REVIEW

sunao UV Protect Cream SPF 32 PA++

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Sun protection

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract 0.55% - 0.8%Argania spinosa kernel oil 0.8% - 1.15%

See all ingredients

Buy from Yesstyle $50.10 10% off for new customers!

More options from: $50.10

Add to Compare

Submit an edit

Cheaper alternatives

MISSHA - M Perfect Cover BB Cream #21[2PK] SPF 42 PA+++

Price: $10.9

Find out more

TOYFUNNY - Sunscreen Spray SPF50 Oil-free Spray Sunblock Waterproof Sun Protection

Price: $11.23

Find out more

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.

For a detailed price comparison: click here.

What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

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.

jojoba esters 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

squalane 6.3% - 7.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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.

arginine 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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.

zinc oxide 4% - 4.9%

Irritation risk:

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

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

Honesty check

Buy now

Can it cause trouble?

User reviews (0)

Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key Actives

rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation, Antibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

argania spinosa kernel oil 0.8% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

Search top rated products by actives

Potential irritants

lavandula angustifolia flower extract 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Essential oil that can be irritating

rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation, Antibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

squalane 6.3% - 7.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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.

butylene glycol 5.2% - 6.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

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

	sunao - UV Protect Cream SPF 32 PA++	Kose - X-Barrier Protect Repair Face Oil No Color SPF 50+ PA++++ Sponsored	MISSHA - M Perfect Cover BB Cream #21[2PK] SPF 42 PA+++	Kose - X-Barrier Protect Repair Face Oil No Color SPF 50+ PA++++	TOYFUNNY - Sunscreen Spray SPF50 Oil-free Spray Sunblock Waterproof Sun Protection	Jigott - Aloe Sun Protect BB Cream SPF 41 PA++	SunSense - Face Sensitive SPF50+	Nivea - Kids Protect & Care Sun Lotion SPF 50+	KUMANO COSME - Reihaku Hatomugi UV Milky Gel SPF 31 PA+++	Ultrasun - Family SPF 30	Revox - JUST Daily Sun Shield SPF50+	DCL - Skincare Antioxidant Mineral SPF30 Water Resistant UVA/UVB Protection Cream
Price
WIMJ similarity score		50%	52%	50%	50%	50%	49%	46%	45%	41%	40%	37%
SPF	SPF 32	SPF 50	SPF 42	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 41	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 31	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum arginine +5 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum squalane +1 more Other: ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate petrolatum +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract +2 more Other: adenosine ceramide 3 +16 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum squalane +1 more Other: ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate petrolatum +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum squalane Other: glycerin titanium dioxide +1 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum zinc oxide Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum zinc oxide Other: cetyl dimethicone titanium dioxide	Common: paraffinum liquidum Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +10 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum squalane Other: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum paraffinum liquidum Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cyclopentasiloxane +9 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +5 more	Common: argania spinosa kernel oil squalane +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? +13 more	ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate Has skin benefit? dextrin palmitate Has skin benefit?	citronellol Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +18 more	ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate Has skin benefit? dextrin palmitate Has skin benefit?	parfum Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +1 more	alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +16 more	polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? hexyl laurate Has skin benefit? +2 more	parfum Has skin benefit? cocoglycerides Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? menthol Has skin benefit? +13 more	limonene Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +10 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +34 more	polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate Has skin benefit? petrolatum Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? +44 more	polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate Has skin benefit? petrolatum Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +34 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +14 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +24 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +24 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

sunao UV Protect Cream SPF 32 PA++

Works for:

Doesn't work for:

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Cheaper alternatives

Product summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

Price

What can the product work for?

Works for

Does not work for

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Sun protection

Honesty check

How honest is this product?

Buy now

US Retailers

Can it cause trouble?

Potential irritants

Comodogenic ingredients

User reviews (0)

Similar products & dupes

Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key Actives

Potential irritants

Comodogenic ingredients

All ingredients

Ingredient list view

Sources