PRODUCT REVIEW

TOCOBO Bio Watery Sun Cream

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Sun protection
Moisturizing
Anti-blemish
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Niacinamide 1.8% - 2.2%Adenosine 0.2% - 0.4%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "TOCOBO - Bio Watery Sun Cream" can offer 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).

This moisturizer should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 0.50% - 0.80%, uvinul a plus 1.10% - 1.40%, uvinul t 4.00% - 4.90%, polysilicone-15 0.80% - 1.20% and terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid 3.50% - 4.20%.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the 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.

What our users say

Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product

As for the white cast, it did not leave a noticeable white residue for the reviewer.
When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.
As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, the reviewer reported that it does not sting eyes.

Our users describe the finish of this product as dewy, They find the product's texture to be light and In terms of the smell, our users report that light fragrance.

Price

The product retails from 19.80A$ up to 28.00A$ in Australia, from 14.24$ up to 20.00$ in the United States and for 17.45£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

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.

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.

terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid 3.5% - 4.2%

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

Ecamsule, Mexoryl SX. A UV filter. Is effective mostly against the UVA rays. It is legally marketed in the US with the FDA approval since 2006, even though the ingredient is not on the official FDA list of the approved sunscreen active ingredients. It is photostable

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 1.1% - 1.4%

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

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 0.5% - 0.8%

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

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

It contains 1,000ppm mung bean extract that soothes irritation and tackles blemishes, along with 1,000ppm bio-hyaluronic acid to boost skin moisture.

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This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

niacinamide 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Bio Watery Sun Cream

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide

niacinamide 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

sodium hyaluronate 0.35% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 0.35% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.

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.

adenosine 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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)

niacinamide 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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).

niacinamide 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

vigna radiata seed extract 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Bean extract that in theory might help to reduce hyperpigmentation, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are missing

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 1.8% - 2.2%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory

adenosine 0.2% - 0.4%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

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Potential irritants

rheum palmatum root/stalk extract 0.5% - 0.7%

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In theory, could reduce swelling in the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence of its efficacy

scutellaria baicalensis root extract 0.45% - 0.7%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial

A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.4% - 1.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

gossypium herbaceum extract 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

All ingredients

water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

dibutyl adipate 7% - 8.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

propanediol 4.7% - 5.8%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Dibutyl adipate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl triazone, Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, Polyglyceryl-3 distearate, Niacinamide, Tromethamine, Cetearyl alcohol, 1,2-hexanediol, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Pentylene glycol, Polysilicone-15, Vigna radiata seed extract, Gossypium herbaceum extract, Sophora flavescens root extract, Rheum palmatum root/stalk extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Pinus palustris leaf extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Glyceryl stearate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Butylene glycol, Tocopherol, Parfum

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SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +8 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +6 more Other: cysteine biosaccharide gum-1	Common: niacinamide adenosine +7 more Other: melia azadirachta leaf extract sodium polyacrylate +1 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +6 more Other: cysteine biosaccharide gum-1	Common: niacinamide adenosine +8 more Other: anhydroxylitol madecassic acid +9 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +8 more Other: biosaccharide gum-1 centella asiatica extract +9 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +7 more Other: panthenol hyaluronic acid +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +8 more Other: glutathione biosaccharide gum-1 +2 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +8 more Other: hyaluronic acid hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid +5 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +8 more Other: madecassoside madecassic acid +8 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +8 more Other: biosaccharide gum-1 caprylic/capric triglyceride +8 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +7 more Other: biosaccharide gum-1 sodium polyacrylate +1 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? backhousia citriodora leaf extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +11 more	vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? +14 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +23 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +15 more	hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower/leaf extract Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +49 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +60 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +42 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

TOCOBO Bio Watery Sun Cream

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Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

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Product summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

What our users say

Price

What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

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