thinksport SPF 50 Clear Zinc Face Sunscreen
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Sun protectionSPF 50 · 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 the brand mentions · Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, TocopherolWorks well
“Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin 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 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 + 7 moreWorks
“Hyaluronic Acid attracts moisture for added hydration, while Vitamin E helps to condition the skin.”
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, cetyl dimethicone.
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~40–60%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~7.2–10.7%
- 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~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 isostearateGlycerin~2.5–3.8%
- 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~1.9–2.8%
Hexyl laurate~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Hexyl laurateCetyl dimethicone~1.4–2.1%
- 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~1.1–1.7%
- 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~1.1–1.6%
- 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~0.9–1.35%
Tocopherol~0.5–1.2%
- 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 TocopherolSodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.95%
- 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~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ribes nigrum fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Ribes nigrum fruit extractCitrus paradisi peel oil~0.1–0.45%
Sorbitan sesquioleate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.05–0.25%
Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.05–0.2%
- 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~0.1–0.3%
- 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, Tocopherol, Sodium hyaluronate, Carica papaya fruit extract, Ribes nigrum fruit extract, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Glyceryl caprylate
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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.
| thinksportSPF 50 Clear Zinc Face SunscreenYOUR PRODUCT | thinkbaby thinksportThinkbaby Clear Zinc Sunscreen SPF 30 | Thinkbaby and Thinksport Safer Products for Healthier Babies to AthletesThink Sunscreen SPF 30 Aloe & Tea Leaves | iS ClinicalExtreme Protect SPF 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 43% | 41% |
| Price | — | $17.72 | — | $92.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Sunflower Seed Oil | Dimethicone | Madecassic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 40 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
We believe that "thinksport - SPF 50 Clear Zinc Face Sunscreen" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.
Sunscreen filters
This product is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 12.99$ 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 16 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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