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Thank You Farmer Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++ | Lightwight Moisturizing Sunscreen

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Cyclopentasiloxane 1.3% - 1.5%Echium plantagineum seed oil 0.4% - 0.6%

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Product summary

We believe that "Thank You Farmer - Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++ | Lightwight Moisturizing Sunscreen" 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).

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: uvinul a plus 3.20% - 3.90%, octinoxate 5.40% - 6.60%, octisalate 3.70% - 4.50%, homosalate 4.80% - 5.90% and octocrylene 2.20% - 2.70%.

Irritation risk

This sunscreen contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be medium. 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.

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The product retails for 16.99£ in the United Kingdom and for 23.17$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

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.

octocrylene 2.2% - 2.7%

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

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

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 3.2% - 3.9%

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

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5.4% - 6.6%

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

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

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.

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).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++ | Lightwight Moisturizing Sunscreen

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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: glycerin, butylene glycol.

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: helianthus annuus seed oil, plukenetia volubilis seed oil.

glycerin 0.3% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

plukenetia volubilis seed oil 0.3% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid

helianthus annuus seed oil 0.3% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

cyclopentasiloxane 1.3% - 1.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

echium plantagineum seed oil 0.4% - 0.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5.4% - 6.6%

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Works for: Sun protection

citrus aurantifolia fruit extract 0.45% - 0.7%

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Used as a fragrance

Comodogenic ingredients

sorbitan oleate 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5.4% - 6.6%

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Works for: Sun protection

homosalate 4.8% - 5.9%

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Works for: Sun protection

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Butylene glycol, Octocrylene, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Cyclopentasiloxane, C20-22 alkyl phosphate, C20-22 alcohols, Silica, 1,2-hexanediol, Portulaca oleracea extract, Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower water, Glycine soja lipids, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Althaea rosea flower extract, Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Glycerin, Tromethamine, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Octyldodecanol, Glyceryl caprylate, Caprylyl glycol, Microcrystalline cellulose, Xanthan gum, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polyisobutene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Cellulose gum, Sorbitan oleate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Parfum

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WIMJ similarity score		37%	37%	37%	36%	36%	36%	35%	35%	35%	35%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 45
Key ingredients	cyclopentasiloxane diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +7 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate echium plantagineum seed oil +3 more Other: centella asiatica extract dimethicone +7 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine methyl methacrylate crosspolymer +2 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more Other: niacinamide centella asiatica extract +8 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate glycerin +3 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cetyl dimethicone +2 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +11 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate echium plantagineum seed oil +3 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +7 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: niacinamide anhydroxylitol +11 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate glycerin +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +8 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +2 more Other: aleurites moluccanus seed oil allantoin +5 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract Has skin benefit? aristotelia chilensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +12 more	cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +15 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	hamamelis virginiana leaf water Has skin benefit? cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +18 more	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +9 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? neopentyl glycol diheptanoate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +24 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +34 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +36 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Thank You Farmer Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++ | Lightwight Moisturizing Sunscreen

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Moisturizing

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