Taos AER SPF 30 Broad Spectrum Mineral Sunscreen

Name: Taos AER - SPF 30 Broad Spectrum Mineral Sunscreen
Brand: Taos AER

SPF 30

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WORKS FOR

Sun protection
Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone

KEY INGREDIENTS

panthenol
diglycerin
glycerin
Sunflower seed oil
lauroyl lysine
punica granatum seed oil
squalane
caprylic/capric triglyceride
zinc oxide
+5 more

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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$38.00

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SPF 30 Broad Spectrum Mineral Sunscreen

$38.00

In stock

Taos AER - Natural SPF 30 Broad Spectrum Mineral Sunscreen | Organic, Cruelty-Free, Plant-Based Clean Beauty (4 fl oz | 120 mL)

Price as of 7/2/2022 2:26 GMT. More info

Product summary

We believe that this product can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because 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).

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

This 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

This product contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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 38.00$ in the United States.

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Can the product deliver on its promises?

WIMJ summary for sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.

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.

Non-organic (mineral) filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
zinc oxide

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WIMJ summary for anti-aging

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.

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WIMJ summary for 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).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
pinus pinaster bark extract	LOW

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

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: diglycerin, glycerin.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.

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

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
squalane	HIGH
caprylic/capric triglyceride	HIGH
diglycerin	HIGH

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Sun protection

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 90/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
caprylic/capric triglyceride
sorbitan sesquioleate
polyhydroxystearic acid

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
zinc oxide 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	20% Declared
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
helianthus annuus seed oil A 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	6.8% - 8.3%
caprylic/capric triglyceride A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin	5% - 6.1%
squalane 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.	3.2% - 3.9%
dicaprylyl carbonate Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin	2.3% - 2.9%
cetearyl olivate Helps oil and water mix together	1.9% - 2.3%
sorbitan olivate Helps oil and water mix together	1.6% - 2%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	1.6% - 2%
shea butter cetyl esters	1.3% - 1.6%
sorbitan sesquioleate Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating	1.1% - 1.3%
polyhydroxystearic acid Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation	0.8% - 1.15%
diglycerin Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.65% - 1%
pinus pinaster bark extract A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking	0.6% - 0.9%
punica granatum seed oil Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.6% - 0.9%
phenethyl alcohol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.55% - 0.8%
pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture	0.55% - 0.85%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	0.5% - 0.75%
aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Traditionally 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 skin	0.35% - 0.65%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	0.3% - 0.55%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.3% - 0.5%
lauroyl lysine Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture	0.25% - 0.45%
vetiveria zizanoides root oil	0.15% - 0.3%
juniperus virginiana wood oil	0.15% - 0.25%
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity	0.1% - 0.2%
salvia officinalis oil	0.1% - 0.2%
limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat	0.1% - 0.15%
linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.1%
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WIMJ similarity score		69%	63%	58%	55%	55%	55%	54%	53%	53%	53%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 40	SPF 37
Key ingredients	panthenol diglycerin +7 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter dimethicone +3 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +13 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +9 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: alteromonas ferment extract carthamus tinctorius seed oil +6 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: capryloyl salicylic acid sodium hyaluronate +4 more	Common: panthenol diglycerin +3 more Other: oligopeptide-24 polygonum aviculare extract +19 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter coco-caprylate/caprate +6 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: bisabolol camellia sinensis leaf extract +7 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: linoleic acid cetyl alcohol +8 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? salvia officinalis oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil Has skin benefit? phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? pinus pinaster bark extract Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +9 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? pinus pinaster bark extract Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +5 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? coconut alkanes Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? ceteareth-20 Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? polygonum aviculare extract Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? laureth-12 Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? ceteareth-20 Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +15 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? sorbitan oleate Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? behenic acid Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? 7-dehydrocholesterol Has skin benefit? ethyl macadamiate Has skin benefit? +10 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? cassia alata leaf extract Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? aluminum stearate Has skin benefit? diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? triethylhexanoin Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-4 isostearate Has skin benefit? peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sd alcohol 40-b Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? butylphenyl methylpropional Has skin benefit? hexyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate Has skin benefit? sorbitan oleate Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? polygonum aviculare extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? methyl glucose sesquistearate Has skin benefit? thermus thermophillus ferment Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? calcium chloride Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl lactylate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters Has skin benefit? di-c12-15 alkyl fumarate Has skin benefit? jojoba esters Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +34 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? coconut alkanes Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +12 more	withania somnifera root extract Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-6 polyhydroxystearate Has skin benefit? jojoba esters Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? cetearyl glucoside Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? argania spinosa kernel oil Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +13 more	sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? pyrus malus fruit extract Has skin benefit? phytosterols Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +26 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +39 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +38 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +53 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +90 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +39 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? camellia sinensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +27 more	octocrylene Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +29 more