We believe that "ULTA - Sun Care Sun Protection Mist SPF 30" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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).

It should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

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: oxybenzone 2.00% (declared), avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 7.50% (declared) and octocrylene 2.75% (declared).

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 sunscreen 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 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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

octocrylene 2.75%

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

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

benzophenone-3 2%

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

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Ulta's Sun Care Sun Protection Mist SPF 30 has an ultra-fine mist that goes on evenly, works at any angle, and gives you broad spectrum UVA/UVB coverage plus environmental protection.

Source: Ulta

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.

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 7.4% - 11%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Aloe Vera, Green Tea, and Vitamin E help soothe and hydrate skin Broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection Water-Resistant (80 minutes) Free of oil, parabens, and sulfates

Source: Ulta

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.

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).

glycerin 1.3% - 2%

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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

cyclopentasiloxane 3.8% - 5.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 7.4% - 11%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (camellia oleifera leaf extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

camellia oleifera leaf extract 4.7% - 7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics

tocopheryl acetate 0.35% - 0.85%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

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.

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Key Actives

camellia oleifera leaf extract 4.7% - 7%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics

cyclopentasiloxane 3.8% - 5.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Potential irritants

benzophenone-3 2%

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Works for: Sun protection

parfum 1.6% - 2.4%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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Works for: Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

ethylhexyl salicylate 5%

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Works for: Sun protection

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

octocrylene 2.75%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Benzophenone-3, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate, Parfum, Glycerin, Polyester-8, Sd alcohol 40-b, Tocopheryl acetate, Va/butyl maleate/isobornyl acrylate copolymer, Water

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SPF	SPF 30	SPF 90	SPF 50	SPF 85	SPF 50	SPF 70	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 70	SPF 50
Key ingredients	benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other:	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: cocos nucifera oil	Common: homosalate benzophenone-3 +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum paraffinum liquidum +4 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: dimethicone	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other:	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other:	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: avena sativa kernel flour beeswax +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate camellia sinensis leaf extract +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	sd alcohol 40-b Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +7 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? isobutane Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +7 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? sd alcohol 40-b Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +11 more	ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +15 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +12 more	water Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +11 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +14 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? isododecane Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +16 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? tin Has skin benefit? +9 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +15 more

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ULTA Sun Care Sun Protection Mist SPF 30

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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Anti-oxidation

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