Ultra Violette

Ultra Violette Future Fluid SPF 50+ Superlight Mineral SKINSCREEN™

Name: Ultra Violette - Future Fluid SPF 50+ Superlight Mineral SKINSCREEN™
Brand: Ultra Violette

SPF 50Efficacy90/100IrritancyLow·1 UV filter

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Sun protection

SPF 50 · 1 UV filter

Broad spectrum

SPF 50Broad spectrumMineral filters

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.

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.

UV spectrum

UVB290–320 nmUVA II320–340 nmUVA I340–400 nm

Zinc Oxide

FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount

Zinc Oxide Mineral UVBUVA Photo-stable 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~12–15%

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels

Reef-safe

No oxybenzone or octinoxate — the two filters banned in Hawaii, Florida Keys and Aruba.

Anti-aging

Not advertised by the brand · Magnesium aluminum silicate, Lactic acid

Strong evidence

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.

Magnesium aluminum silicateEffect: LowMight be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation~0.6–0.9%

Lactic acidUnder-dosedEffect: MediumAn 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)~0.1–0.2%

Evens skin tone

Not advertised by the brand · Lactic acid

Strong evidence

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).

Lactic acidUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn 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)~0.1–0.2%

Moisturizing

Not advertised by the brand · Saccharide isomerate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 5 more

Good evidence

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: saccharide isomerate.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.

Saccharide isomerateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.6–0.9%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.7–1.1%

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~1–1.3%

Diisopropyl adipateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~5.8–7.1%

Coco-caprylate/caprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~3.8–4.7%

C12-15 alkyl benzoateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumEnhances 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~2.6–3.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

13 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 13 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~1.5–1.8%est.

Ethylhexyl methoxycryleneHelps improve stability of sunscreen filters and boost their effectivenessMedium~3–3.6%est.

Glyceryl oleate citrateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.3–2.8%est.

Polyglyceryl-4 isostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.2–1.4%est.

Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateUsed to thicken the product's consistencyMedium~0.7–1.05%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.7–1.1%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.55–0.8%est.

Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.5–0.8%est.

HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.45–0.7%est.

Potassium cetyl phosphateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.45–0.7%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.35–0.65%est.

Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~0.25–0.5%est.

Lactic acidAn 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)Medium~0.1–0.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Zinc oxide~12–15%

UV filterKey active

Irritation risk: Low

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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Diisopropyl adipate~5.8–7.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~3.8–4.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene~3–3.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps improve stability of sunscreen filters and boost their effectiveness

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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~2.6–3.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Glyceryl oleate citrate~2.3–2.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Propanediol~2–2.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Decyl glucoside~1.5–1.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate~1.2–1.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Squalane~1–1.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate~0.7–1.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.7–1.1%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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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Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.65–0.95%

Formula

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

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Magnesium aluminum silicate~0.6–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-aging

Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation

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Saccharide isomerate~0.6–0.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Citric acid~0.55–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium citrate~0.5–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.45–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Potassium cetyl phosphate~0.45–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

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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Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ci 77492~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A colorant. Usually well-tolerated

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Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.2–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ci 77491~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Ci 77499~0.15–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated

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Lactic acid~0.1–0.2%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Evens skin toneMoisturizingExfoliationAnti-aging

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)

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Ingredient list view

Water, Zinc oxide, Diisopropyl adipate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glyceryl oleate citrate, Propanediol, Decyl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Squalane, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Saccharide isomerate, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 77492, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Ci 77491, Ci 77499, Lactic acid, Sodium hydroxide