PRODUCT REVIEW
Tula Mineral Sunscreen Fluid Broad Spectrum SPF 30
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
lactobacillus
0.6% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
lactobacillus ferment
0.6% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
0.55% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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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Anti-oxidation
epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
aloe barbadensis flower extract
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
solanum melongena fruit extract
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Sun protection
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
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
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
60/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
curcuma longa root extract
0.5% -
1.15%
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
0.55% -
1.35%
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
0.45% -
1.1%
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
0.6% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
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
0.55% -
1.35%
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
0.5% -
1.15%
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
0.55% -
1.35%
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
0.45% -
1.1%
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
titanium dioxide
3.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
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
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Ingredient list view
Titanium dioxide, 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, Sea salt, Ammonium hydroxide, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, 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
- Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen products
- Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorods
- ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cells
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicylate, Isocetyl Salicylate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Magnesium Salicylate, MEA-Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Potassium Salicylate, Methyl Salicylate, Myristyl Salicylate, Sodium Salicylate, TEA-Salicylate, and Tridecyl Salicylate
- Amended Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmetics
- The effect of probiotics on immune regulation, acne, and photoaging
- Comparison of clinical and histological effects between lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa and tea tree oil for the treatment of acne: an eight-week double-blind randomized controlled split-face study
- Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applications
- Vaughn, A. R., Branum, A., & Sivamani, R. K. (2016). Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence. Phytotherapy Research, 30(8), 1243–1264. doi:10.1002/ptr.5640
- Therapeutic Potential of Polyphenols from Epilobium Angustifolium (Fireweed): Polyphenols from Fireweed
- Probiotics and prebiotics potential for the care of skin, female urogenital tract, and respiratory tract
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- In Vitro antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities of the ethanol extract of eggplant (Solanum melongena) stalks in macrophage RAW 264.7 cells
- Melia azedarach
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- Final report on the safety assessment of sodium sulfite, potassium sulfite, ammonium sulfite, sodium bisulfite, ammonium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite and potassium metabisulfite