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Tula Mineral Magic Oil-Free Mineral Sunscreen Fluid Broad Spectrum SPF 30 UVA + UVB Protection
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
zinc oxide
2.34%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
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
titanium dioxide
3.6%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
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
butyloctyl salicylate
1.6% -
2%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
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Anti-aging
lactococcus ferment lysate
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
lactic acid
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
prunus persica leaf extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Might be helpful in supporting collagen and ellastin production but solid research is lacking. Could be irritating
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Evens skin tone
lactic acid
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Moisturizing
triolein
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
alpha-glucan oligosaccharide
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
caprylic/capric triglyceride
2% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
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Anti-oxidation
epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
coccinia indica fruit extract
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
corallina officinalis extract
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
curcuma longa root extract
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
prunus persica fruit extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera fruit extract
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
lactobacillus ferment
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
lactococcus ferment lysate
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
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Potential irritants
curcuma longa root extract
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
prunus persica fruit extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera fruit extract
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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All ingredients
zinc oxide
2.34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
isododecane
6.6% -
8.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
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Ingredient list view
Zinc oxide, Water, Isododecane, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyloctyl salicylate, Caprylyl methicone, Silica, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Pentylene glycol, Triolein, Magnesium sulfate, Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus ferment, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Beta vulgaris root extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Prunus persica fruit extract, Prunus persica leaf extract, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Hedychium coronarium root extract, Inulin, Lactic acid, Polymnia sonchifolia root juice, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Lithothamnion calcareum powder, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Zinc sulfate, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Aminopropyl triethoxysilane, Butylene glycol, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Tocopherol, Corallina officinalis extract, Diatomaceous earth, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Disteardimonium hectorite, Isopropyl titanium triisostearate, Isostearic acid, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Maltodextrin, Mannitol, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Mica, Nylon-12, Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Phenyl trimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Propanediol, Propylene carbonate, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Sodium benzoate, Prunus armeniaca kernel extract, Sodium citrate, Sodium metabisulfite, Stearic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium chloride, Ammonium hydroxide, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Iron oxides
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- Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
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- Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmetics
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- Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmetics
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- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
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