THOYA Laboratoire Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 Face & Body
Works for
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-agingTocopherolWorks well
“Protects and smooths all skin types while preventing premature signs of aging resulting from everyday sun exposure.”
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 · Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks
“Exceptional moisturizer and emollient.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Rubus idaeus seed oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (rubus idaeus 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Calendula officinalis flower extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Zinc oxide24.7%
- 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%
Calendula officinalis flower extract~8.9–10.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractCetearyl glucoside~4.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideCitric acid~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCoco-caprylate/caprate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateDicaprylyl carbonate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateGlycerin~1.6–2%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl caprylate~1.4–1.7%
- 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 caprylateGlyceryl undecylenate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenateHydrogenated vegetable oil~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilHydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides~0.75–1.15%
Isostearic acid~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidMyrica cerifera fruit wax~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateRubus idaeus seed oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus idaeus seed oilSambucus nigra fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra fruit extractSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.2–0.4%
- 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 oilSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateTocopherol~0.1–0.15%
- 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 TocopherolXanthan gum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Zinc oxide, Water, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Cetearyl glucoside, Citric acid, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Glyceryl caprylate, Glyceryl undecylenate, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Hydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides, Isostearic acid, Myrica cerifera fruit wax, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum
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| THOYA LaboratoireNatural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 Face & BodyYOUR PRODUCT | BabyganicsKids Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50+ | WeledaUV Glow Fluid | Love Sun BodySheer Perfection Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 30 Fragrance-Free | |
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| Match | — | 44% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | — | $9.78 | $16.21 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Butyloctyl Salicylate | Bisabolol | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 30 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
We believe that "THOYA Laboratoire - Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 Face & Body" 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 sunscreen 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 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
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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