thinksport SPF 30 Clear Zinc Sunscreen
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Sun protectionSPF 30 · 1 UV filterBroad spectrum
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.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, TocopherolWorks 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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · 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).
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 11 moreWorks
“Enriched with conditioning Vitamin E, cooling Aloe and nourishing Jojoba Oil to infuse skin with soothing moisture, our dermatologist recommended sunscreen is highly effective for an active lifestyle and long hours in the sun.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Rubus idaeus seed oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (rubus idaeus seed oil, vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit extract, Citrus paradisi peel oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Zinc oxide20%
- 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 oxideWater~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~7.5–9.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePolyglyceryl-4 isostearate~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 isostearateGlycerin~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHydrogenated glyceryl abietate~2.2–2.7%
Hexyl laurate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Hexyl laurateCetyl dimethicone~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture
More about Cetyl dimethiconeAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceHydrogenated castor oil~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilMagnesium sulfate~1.1–1.3%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilTocopherol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolOlea europaea fruit oil~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilRubus idaeus seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus idaeus seed oilVaccinium macrocarpon seed oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCarica papaya fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ribes nigrum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ribes nigrum seed extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.15–0.25%
Sorbitan sesquioleate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.1–0.2%
Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.1–0.15%
- 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneGlyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateIngredient list view
Zinc oxide, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated glyceryl abietate, Hexyl laurate, Cetyl dimethicone, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Hydrogenated castor oil, Magnesium sulfate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopherol, Olea europaea fruit oil, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Carica papaya fruit extract, Ribes nigrum, Ribes nigrum seed extract, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Glyceryl caprylate
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| thinksportSPF 30 Clear Zinc SunscreenYOUR PRODUCT | thinkbaby thinksportThinkbaby Clear Zinc Sunscreen SPF 30 | BabyganicsKids Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50+ | iS ClinicalExtreme Protect SPF 40 | |
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| Match | — | 50% | 42% | 42% |
| Price | $14.49 | $17.77+$3.28 | $9.78−$4.71 | $92.00+$77.51 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 10 | 7 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | — | Butyloctyl Salicylate | Madecassic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 50 | SPF 40 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
We believe that "thinksport - SPF 30 Clear Zinc Sunscreen" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
This product should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "thinksport" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 15.49$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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