THE FACE SHOP Power Long-Lasting Sun Cream
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 4 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.
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Power Long-Lasting Sun Cream”
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:
alanyl glutamine, sodium pca.
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: dimethicone, peg-10 dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“The slightly beige-tinted product also serves as a makeup base for brightening skin tone and blurring skin imperfections.”
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 · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: alanyl glutamine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
This product can also 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cyclopentasiloxane~6.2–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneZinc oxide~5.2–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Zinc oxideButylene glycol~3.3–4.1%
- 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 glycolEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~3.5–4.3%
- 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 methoxycinnamatePeg-10 dimethicone~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconePhenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Ensulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations
More about Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acidTitanium dioxide~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideTromethamine~1.3–1.6%
Dipropylene glycol~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolHexyldecyl ethylhexanoate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCetyl ethylhexanoate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateDisteardimonium hectorite~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectorite1,2-hexanediol~0.6–0.9%
Hexyl laurate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Hexyl laurateDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerZinc stearate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alanyl glutamine~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Alanyl glutamineSorbitan sesquiisostearate~0.5–0.75%
Hydrogen dimethicone~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps the function of sunscreen and pigment ingredients in the formulation
More about Hydrogen dimethiconeHelianthus annuus sprout extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can help support the skin barrier
More about Helianthus annuus sprout extractTriethoxycaprylylsilane~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneAlumina~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaMica~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaNylon-12~0.45–0.7%
Vp/eicosene copolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product adherence to the skin, for example, to pro-long the protective effect of sunscreens. Can be irritating to very sensitive skin
More about Vp/eicosene copolymerAcrylates/dimethicone copolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistency
More about Acrylates/dimethicone copolymerVanilla tahitensis fruit extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Distearyldimonium chloride~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
More about Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymerAdenosine~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineTrisodium edta~0.4–0.6%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.6%
- 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 acetateSodium pca~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateDimethicone~0.35–0.6%
- 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 DimethiconeCi 77492~0.25–0.5%
Ci 77491~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Lac~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps form a film on the surface of the skin and disperse other ingredients (like colorants) in cosmetics. Lac is a resinous substance secreted by parasite insects living on trees
More about LacPotassium oxide~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Parfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.15%
Limonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.1–0.2%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalGeraniol~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc oxide, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Peg-10 dimethicone, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Titanium dioxide, Tromethamine, Dipropylene glycol, Hexyldecyl ethylhexanoate, Panthenol, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Disteardimonium hectorite, 1,2-hexanediol, Hexyl laurate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Zinc stearate, Alanyl glutamine, Sorbitan sesquiisostearate, Hydrogen dimethicone, Helianthus annuus sprout extract, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina, Mica, Nylon-12, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Vanilla tahitensis fruit extract, Distearyldimonium chloride, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Adenosine, Trisodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium pca, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Dimethicone, Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Lac, Potassium oxide, Unknown, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol
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| THE FACE SHOPPower Long-Lasting Sun CreamYOUR PRODUCT | OttieDerma Control Sun Cream | NellaHoney 1 Snail White Moist Sun Cream | The History of WhooCheongidan Radiant Regenerating UV Protection Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 60% | 58% |
| Price | $19.80 | $16.30−$3.50 | $14.40−$5.40 | $92.50+$72.70 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 13 | 7 of 13 | 7 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Niacinamide | Ferulic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
The ingredient list suggests that "THE FACE SHOP - Power Long-Lasting Sun Cream" can provide reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: octinoxate and ensulizole. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 19.99£ in the United Kingdom and at around 19.86$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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