PRODUCT REVIEW

Ultrasun Sports Formula Transparent Sun Protection SPF20

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Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Sun protection
Evens skin tone

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Vitis vinifera seed extract 0.55% - 1.3%Ubiquinone 0.1% - 0.4%

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Product summary

"Ultrasun - Sports Formula Transparent Sun Protection SPF20" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this sunscreen is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

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

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 1.60% - 2.50%, uvinul a plus 2.60% - 3.90%, octisalate 3.50% - 5.30% and uvinul t 1.90% - 2.80%.

Irritation risk

This sunscreen contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be medium. 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.

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What can the product work for?

Does not work for

Sun protection
Evens skin tone

Anti-aging

This product contains vitis vinifera seed extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works. 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).

vitis vinifera seed extract 0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation

ubiquinone 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate 0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

Moisturizing

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

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).

ubiquinone 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

glycerin 0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

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

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 4.5% - 6.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone, vitis vinifera seed 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).

vitis vinifera seed extract 0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

ubiquinone 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate 0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

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.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 2.6% - 3.9%

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

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 1.6% - 2.5%

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

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

ethylhexyl triazone 1.9% - 2.8%

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

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Does not contain Perfume 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).

ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate 0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

vitis vinifera seed extract 0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Antibacterial

ubiquinone 0.1% - 0.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

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Potential irritants

alcohol 24% - 35%

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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

alcohol denat. 0.85% - 1.3%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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alcohol 24% - 35%

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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

phenoxyethyl caprylate 4.3% - 6.4%

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c12-15 alkyl benzoate 4.5% - 6.7%

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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

Ingredient list view

Alcohol, Phenoxyethyl caprylate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Diisopropyl adipate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Dibutyl adipate, Alcohol denat., Va/butyl maleate/isobornyl acrylate copolymer, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Water, Tocopheryl acetate, 2,6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-ol, Lecithin, Sodium chloride, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Ubiquinone

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WIMJ similarity score		35%	35%	35%	34%	34%	33%	33%	33%	33%	33%
SPF	SPF 20	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: phenylene bis-diphenyltriazine	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: phenylene bis-diphenyltriazine	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: diglycerin methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: panthenol helianthus annuus seed oil +7 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +1 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: anhydroxylitol butyloctyl salicylate +3 more	Common: ethylhexyl triazone glycerin +2 more Other: salicylic acid niacinamide +7 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate dimethicone +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter diethylhexyl butamido triazone +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +1 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane drometrizole trisiloxane +5 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +7 more	ci 17200 Has skin benefit? ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether Has skin benefit? +10 more	ci 17200 Has skin benefit? ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +16 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +14 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +15 more	ci 75470 Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +20 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	alcohol Has skin benefit? phenoxyethyl caprylate Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +23 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Ultrasun Sports Formula Transparent Sun Protection SPF20

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Product summary

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Anti-aging

Moisturizing

Anti-oxidation

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