Temple Spa BODY DEFENCE SPF30
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Sun protectionSPF 30 · 5 UV filtersBroad spectrum
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.
This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · No ingredient credited for this claimWorks well
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).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · No ingredient credited for this claimWorks well
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Dimethicone + 4 moreWorks
“BODY DEFENCE SPF30 is an advanced formula that rapidly sinks into the skin, giving great hydration whilst providing a high level of broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butyloctyl salicylate~7.1–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Butyloctyl salicylateDibutyl adipate~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Dibutyl adipateC12-15 alkyl benzoate~3.2–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateEthylhexyl salicylate~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateOctocrylene~2.2–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about OctocryleneButylene glycol~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneDimethicone~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconePolyglyceryl-6 stearate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearateSilica~0.95–1.15%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.5–0.75%
Potassium cetyl phosphate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphatePolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateParfum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPolyglyceryl-6 behenate~0.35–0.65%
Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.5%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerSodium phytate~0.25–0.45%
Bht~0.25–0.45%
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBenzyl salicylate~0.2–0.35%
Citronellol~0.2–0.35%
Citrus aurantium peel oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexamethylindanopyran~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Linalyl acetate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Butyloctyl salicylate, Dibutyl adipate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Butylene glycol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Silica, Hydroxyacetophenone, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium phytate, Bht, Sodium hydroxide, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Citrus aurantium peel oil, Hexamethylindanopyran, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl acetate, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Temple SpaBODY DEFENCE SPF30YOUR PRODUCT | La Roche-PosayMelt-In Sunscreen Milk SPF 60 | Face Reality SkincareBrilliant Defense SPF 50 | COSRXVitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen 50++ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | — | $28.99 | $42.00 | $19.94 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate | Cyclopentasiloxane |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 30 | SPF 60 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Neutrogena NTG BCHDEF WTR+SUNPROT LTN BS SPF70 6.7ZSkinCeuticals Light Moisture UV Defense SPF 50 Oil free sunscreen for face and body
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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