Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Sun protection
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: low
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
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Product Summary
"Ultrasun - Mineral Face SPF30 Lotion" uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide reliable sun protection.
It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.
Sunscreen filters
It 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
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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 26.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 26.00$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
This multi-action products also helps to restore skin’s optimal moisture levels and reduces sun-induced ageing that can lead to lines, wrinkles and enlarged pores.
Source: Face the future
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cocos nucifera oil, isocetyl stearate.
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).
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can help support the skin barrier
An emollient that helps soften the skin
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
An emollient that helps soften the skin
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Blended with the enzyme Ectoin, the sun cream has anti-ageing properties to ward away damage and fine lines.
Source: Mankind
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
the combination of perfume ingredients and UV rays can lead to unwanted pigmentation disorders/stain formation.
Source: Allbeauty
This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
Sun protection
This product uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide a reliable sun protection.
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.
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
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 60/100.
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Key Actives
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
An emollient that helps soften the skin
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
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
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can help support the skin barrier
Potential irritants
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
An emollient that helps soften the skin
Helps water and oil mix together
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
A plant extract with antioxidant effect. Is often added to skincare to boost SPF
Comedogenic ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the skin
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
All ingredients
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
An emollient that helps soften the skin
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
Helps water and oil mix together
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
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
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
A plant extract with antioxidant effect. Is often added to skincare to boost SPF
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can help support the skin barrier
Ingredient list view
Water, Zinc oxide, Coconut alkanes, Isocetyl stearate, 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, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit pod extract, Helianthus annuus sprout extract
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- Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorods