We believe that "Unsun Cosmetics - Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because 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).

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

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

We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be high. 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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The product retails for 29.00$ in the United States.

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Anti-blemish

Sun protection

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.

zinc oxide 6.5%

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

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

titanium dioxide 5.5%

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

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

iron oxides 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

Anti-aging

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.

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

lactic acid 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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)

tocopherol 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

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 acid 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Allow Unsun to minimize your pores and moisturize your skin.

Source: Unsun

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: glycerin, hydrolyzed corn starch.

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: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.

glycerin 4.7% - 5.7%

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

cocos nucifera oil 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

beeswax 1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Vitamin E, and Fruit Extracts help to moisturize and minimize pores while you wear.

Source: Follain

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Key Actives

lactic acid 0.35% - 0.65%

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Works for: Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

tocopherol 0.3% - 0.6%

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

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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sorbitan sesquioleate 1.5% - 1.9%

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Works for: Cleansing

Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

citrus reticulata fruit extract 0.6% - 0.85%

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Comodogenic ingredients

coconut alkanes 3% - 3.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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zinc oxide 6.5%

Irritation risk:

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

titanium dioxide 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

Ingredient list view

Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, Water, Isoamyl laurate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-5 ricinoleate, Coconut alkanes, Polyglyceryl-3 ricinoleate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Heptyl undecylenate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cocos nucifera oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Beeswax, Olea europaea fruit oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydrolyzed corn starch, Beta vulgaris root extract, Citrus reticulata fruit extract, Unknown, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Citric acid, Lactic acid, Tocopherol, Magnesium sulfate, Sodium chloride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium glycerophosphate, Benzyl alcohol, Iron oxides

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WIMJ similarity score		49%	39%	38%	38%	37%	36%	36%	36%	36%	36%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 46	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 40	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 45	SPF 50
Key ingredients	lactic acid butyrospermum parkii butter +7 more	Common: lactic acid zinc oxide Other: niacinamide ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more	Common: beeswax butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract camellia sinensis extract +9 more	Common: lactic acid glycerin +4 more Other: glycolic acid tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +11 more	Common: glycerin titanium dioxide +2 more Other: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: glycerin titanium dioxide +2 more Other: madecassic acid asiaticoside +4 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter glycerin +2 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter glycerin +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +3 more	Common: carthamus tinctorius seed oil cocos nucifera oil +2 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more	Common: glycerin titanium dioxide +3 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +15 more	Common: cocos nucifera oil glycerin +4 more Other: bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +4 more	hippophae rhamnoides oil Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +6 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract Has skin benefit? +22 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	oleyl alcohol Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +15 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	betula alba bark extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +14 more	nasturtium officinale flower/leaf extract Has skin benefit? spiraea ulmaria flower extract Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +33 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +15 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +33 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +55 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +26 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +35 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +23 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +28 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +48 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +31 more

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Anti-blemish

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