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Ultrasun Body Mineral SPF30 by Ultrasun
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Ultrasun Body Mineral SPF30 by Ultrasun

SPF 30Efficacy90/100IrritancyLow·2 UV filters
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Sun protection
SPF 30 · 2 UV filters
Broad spectrum
SPF 30Broad spectrumMineral filtersWater-resistantNano 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
Titanium Dioxide
Zinc Oxide
FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount
Titanium Dioxide Mineral UVBUVA2 Photo-stable 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~0.95–1.15%
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~12–14%
~ 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
Side benefit the brand mentions · Tocopherol
Works well
What the product description says
“Ultrasun’s hero ingredient, Ectoin, a revolutionary and rare natural enzyme that protects skin from the effects of UVA induced damage and therefore prevent UVA induced premature photo ageing.”
Source: Face the future

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.

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.15–0.3%
Evens skin tone
Side benefit · No ingredient credited for this claim
Works well

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
Side benefit the brand mentions · Coconut alkanes, Cocos nucifera oil + 8 more
Works
What the product description says
“Keep skin moisturised while protecting it from the harmful rays of the sun with Ultrasun Body Mineral SPF30, a lightweight sun cream that glides on smoothly.”
Source: SpaceNK

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cocos nucifera oil, helianthus annuus seed oil.

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).

Coconut alkanesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin~5.6–6.9%
Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~2.3–2.8%
Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateKey activeEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~1.9–2.4%
UndecaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps create a non-greasy finish on the skin~1.4–1.7%
Coco-caprylate/caprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~0.8–1.2%
EctoinKey activeEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~0.3–0.6%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~0.1–0.25%
Helianthus annuus sprout extractKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can help support the skin barrier~0.1–0.2%
Dicaprylyl ether· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients~3.7–4.5%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.15–0.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 7 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~3–3.6%est.
Coconut alkanesAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~5.6–6.9%est.
Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2.6–3.1%est.
UndecaneHelps create a non-greasy finish on the skinMedium~1.4–1.7%est.
TridecaneHelps create a dry, non-greasy finish of the skinMedium~0.35–0.65%est.
Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Caesalpinia spinosa fruit pod extractA plant extract with antioxidant effect. Is often added to skincare to boost SPFMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~2.3–2.8%est.
Coconut alkanesAn emollient that helps soften the skin2/5~5.6–6.9%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~12–14%
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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Coconut alkanes~5.6–6.9%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Dicaprylyl ether~3.7–4.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

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Alcohol~3–3.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate~2.6–3.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Cocos nucifera oil~2.3–2.8%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
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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Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~1.9–2.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Undecane~1.4–1.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin

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Silica~1.3–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.8–1.2%
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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Titanium dioxide~0.95–1.15%
UV filterKey active
Irritation risk
Low
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

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Magnesium sulfate~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Hectorite~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Hectorite
Tridecane~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps create a dry, non-greasy finish of the skin

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Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Ectoin~0.3–0.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Zinc stearate~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Maltodextrin~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Caesalpinia spinosa fruit pod extract~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract with antioxidant effect. Is often added to skincare to boost SPF

More about Caesalpinia spinosa fruit pod extract
Helianthus annuus sprout extract~0.1–0.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can help support the skin barrier

More about Helianthus annuus sprout extract
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.25%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

More about Helianthus annuus seed oil
Ingredient list view

Water, Zinc oxide, Coconut alkanes, Dicaprylyl ether, Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, Cocos nucifera oil, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Undecane, Silica, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Titanium dioxide, Magnesium sulfate, Hectorite, Tridecane, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Ectoin, Zinc stearate, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit pod extract, Helianthus annuus sprout extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil

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Product summary

We are worried that "Ultrasun - Body Mineral SPF30 by Ultrasun" might not be able to provide reliable sun protection because it uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively weak concentration.

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This product is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be low. 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 21.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  2. 2
    Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreensncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen productsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorodsiopscience.iop.org
  5. 5
    ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cellsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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