Total Block Face Sunscreen, SPF 60, Tinted
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 60 · 5 UV filtersBroad spectrum
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.
Anti-agingAscorbyl palmitate, TocopherolWorks well
“2 Oz Helps Prevent Dark Spots & Skin Aging Tinted to Cover Uneven Skin Tones Won't Clog Pores Does Not Contain Oils, Fragrances, Dyes UVA/UVB Protection”
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 tonePinus pinaster bark extractWorks well
“Total BlockTM Tinted SPF 60 is a foundation makeup designed for skin that has experienced or is susceptible to skin pigment changes and dark spots.”
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).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Pinus pinaster bark extract, Ascorbyl palmitate + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (pinus pinaster bark extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetearyl alcohol + 3 moreWorks
“Dermatone Sport SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion, UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum Sun Protection, Moisturizing and Non-Greasy, Water and Sweat Resistant Sunscreen, TSA-friendly Mid-Size Sunscreen Squeeze Tube, 3.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: octyldodecyl neopentanoate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Benzophenone-3Medium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateOctocrylene7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about OctocryleneBenzophenone-34%
- Irritation risk
- High
Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
More about Benzophenone-3Titanium dioxide10%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideZinc oxide3.4%
- 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 oxideAcrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate~6.6–9.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateAscorbyl palmitate~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateCaramel~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Beta-carotene~3.3–5%
Butylparaben~0.2–0.4%
C12-15 alkyl benzoate~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateCetearyl alcohol~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCetearyl glucoside~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Iron oxides~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIsobutylparaben~0.8–1.25%
Isopropylparaben~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linoleamidopropyl dimethylamine~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Octyldodecyl neopentanoate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen
More about Octyldodecyl neopentanoatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPinus pinaster bark extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but evidence of effectiveness of topical application is lacking. It can be an INCI name for the trademarked ingredient Pycnogenol (but could also be a different type of this plant's bark extract)
More about Pinus pinaster bark extractPolysorbate 20~0.3–0.75%
Propylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolSimethicone~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to create nice product texture and is used as an anti-foaming agent
More about SimethiconeTalc~0.35–0.8%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateTriethoxycaprylylsilane~0.1–0.5%
- 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 TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater~0.1–0.5%
Ingredient list view
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Caramel, Beta-carotene, Butylparaben, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Disodium edta, Iron oxides, Isobutylparaben, Isopropylparaben, Linoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, Methylparaben, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Phenoxyethanol, Pinus pinaster bark extract, Polysorbate 20, Propylene glycol, Simethicone, Talc, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Water
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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.
| Total BlockFace Sunscreen, SPF 60, TintedYOUR PRODUCT | Sun BumSignature SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Stick | Dr SebaghSun and City Protection SPF 50+ | Conscious ChemistHybrid Lightweight Gel Sunscreen SPF50 PA++++ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | $23.99 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Copernicia Cerifera Wax | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Ceramide Eop |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 60 | SPF 30 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Total Block - Face Sunscreen, SPF 60, Tinted" can offer reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).
Sunscreen filters
This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: oxybenzone, octinoxate and octocrylene. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.
Irritation risk
This sunscreen contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 71.71$ 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.
- 1
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- 3On Photostability of Oxybenzonecore.ac.uk
- 4A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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