PRODUCT REVIEW

The Sunscreen Company Simply Zinc Ultra Lite Sunscreen- SPF 50 — The Sunscreen Company

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Zinc oxide 25Caprylic/capric triglyceride 23% - 35%

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Product summary

The ingredient list suggests that "The Sunscreen Company - Simply Zinc Ultra Lite Sunscreen- SPF 50 — The Sunscreen Company" can provide reliable sun protection. 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).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This product is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be low. 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.

What can the product work 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.

zinc oxide 25%

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

titanium dioxide 0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

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

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

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?

-Looking for an ultra protective sunscreen with 25% zinc oxide-Looking for fluid and light-weight hydration-Anyone with a history of skin cancer or hyperpigmentation including melasma

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, carthamus tinctorius oleosomes.

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).

caprylic/capric triglyceride 23% - 35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

carthamus tinctorius oleosomes 1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

coco-caprylate/caprate 4.9% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

zinc oxide 25%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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

caprylic/capric triglyceride 23% - 35%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

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Potential irritants

caprylic/capric triglyceride 23% - 35%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate 3.4% - 5.1%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

Comodogenic ingredients

coconut alkanes 1.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

All ingredients

zinc oxide 25%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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

caprylic/capric triglyceride 23% - 35%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

coco-caprylate/caprate 4.9% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

Ingredient list view

Zinc oxide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Isostearic acid, Polylactic acid, Coconut alkanes, Sodium magnesium silicate, Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes, Water, Picea abies extract, Propanediol, Titanium dioxide, Stearic acid, Alumina, Cerium oxide, Silica, Aluminum hydroxide, Polyhydroxystearic acid

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WIMJ similarity score		46%	40%	36%	36%	36%	35%	35%	35%	35%	35%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 34
Key ingredients	caprylic/capric triglyceride titanium dioxide +1 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride titanium dioxide +2 more Other:	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride zinc oxide Other: beeswax cera alba +5 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride titanium dioxide +1 more Other: allantoin butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride titanium dioxide +1 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil carthamus tinctorius seed oil +5 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride zinc oxide Other: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +7 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride titanium dioxide +1 more Other: niacinamide glycerin +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride titanium dioxide Other: dimethicone dipotassium glycyrrhizate +2 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride titanium dioxide +1 more Other: cocos nucifera oil helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride titanium dioxide +1 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate dimethicone +6 more	Common: zinc oxide Other: gluconolactone allantoin +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? coconut alkanes Has skin benefit? +3 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	sodium hydroxymethylglycinate Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +6 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? argania spinosa kernel oil Has skin benefit? +4 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +12 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? brassica oleracea italica extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate Has skin benefit? coconut alkanes Has skin benefit? +1 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +17 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? tin Has skin benefit? +28 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate/caprate Has skin benefit? +18 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +39 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +26 more	zinc Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +26 more	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? coconut alkanes Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +22 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

The Sunscreen Company Simply Zinc Ultra Lite Sunscreen- SPF 50 — The Sunscreen Company

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Moisturizing

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