Ultrasun Baby Mineral SPF 50

Ultrasun Baby Mineral SPF 50

SPF 50Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow·2 UV filters
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2 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Sun protection
SPF 50 · 2 UV filters
Broad spectrum
SPF 50Broad 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~1.8–2.2%
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
Tocopherol
Strong evidence
What the product description says
“Ultrasun Baby Mineral SPF 50 helps to protect against premature ageing while boosting your skin’s natural defence system.”
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
Not advertised by the brand · No ingredient credited for this claim
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).

Moisturizing
Not advertised by the brand · Helianthus annuus seed oil, Helianthus annuus sprout extract + 7 more
Good evidence

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).

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%
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~1.9–2.4%
Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateKey activeEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~0.75–1.1%
UndecaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps create a non-greasy finish on the skin~0.4–0.6%
Coconut alkanesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin~3.7–4.5%
Coco-caprylate/caprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~0.4–0.65%
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~5.6–6.9%
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
9 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 9 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~3.7–4.5%est.
Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2.6–3.1%est.
Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
UndecaneHelps create a non-greasy finish on the skinMedium~0.4–0.6%est.
TridecaneHelps create a dry, non-greasy finish of the skinMedium~0.3–0.5%est.
Cetyl phosphateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.5%est.
Caesalpinia spinosa fruit pod extractA plant extract with antioxidant effect. Is often added to skincare to boost SPFMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.1%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 comedogenic3/5~1.9–2.4%est.
Coconut alkanesAn emollient that helps soften the skin2/5~3.7–4.5%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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Dicaprylyl ether~5.6–6.9%
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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Coconut alkanes~3.7–4.5%
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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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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Hydrogenated canola oil~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Cocos nucifera oil~1.9–2.4%
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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Titanium dioxide~1.8–2.2%
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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Silica~1.3–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.75–1.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Titanium dioxide~0.75–1.15%
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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Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Magnesium sulfate~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.4–0.65%
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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Hectorite~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Undecane~0.4–0.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin

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Zinc stearate~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Tridecane~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Cetyl phosphate~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Maltodextrin~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Caesalpinia spinosa fruit pod extract~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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

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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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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

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Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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

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Product summary

We assess that "Ultrasun - Baby Mineral SPF 50" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. 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).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but can leave a white cast.

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 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 from 21.00£ up to 609.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 28.00$ in the United States.

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