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Uriage Bariésun Very High Sun Protection Silky Lotion SPF50+

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4.5% - 5.5%Ethylhexyl triazone 3.6% - 4.4%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Uriage - Bariésun Very High Sun Protection Silky Lotion SPF50+" can offer reliable sun protection. 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).

As a plus, this sunscreen uses some of the new generation UV filters (Tinosorb M). These filters are more stable and more gentle on the skin.

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 1.10% - 1.30%, avobenzone 3.10% - 3.80%, uvinul t 3.60% - 4.40% and tinosorb m 4.50% - 5.50%.

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 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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The product retails for 10.44£ in the United Kingdom.

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Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

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.

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4.5% - 5.5%

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

Tinosorb M. A UV filter. Is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It also provides some protection against visible light. It is photostable and can also be used to improve photostability of other sunscreen ingredients. Its physical properties help to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. It can leave a slight white cast. Unfortunately, it is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.1% - 3.8%

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

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 1.1% - 1.3%

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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.

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.

ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate 0.2% - 0.35%

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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)

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.25%

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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).

ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Moisturizing

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

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).

glycerin 0.5% - 0.75%

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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

trehalose 0.2% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

spirulina platensis extract 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4.5% - 5.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl triazone 3.6% - 4.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

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

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Potential irritants

decyl glucoside 0.45% - 0.7%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

parfum 0.2% - 0.4%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

spirulina platensis extract 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

dicaprylyl carbonate 5.5% - 6.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4.5% - 5.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Ethylhexyl triazone, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diisopropyl sebacate, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Silica, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Diisopropyl adipate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Triacontanyl pvp, Glycerin, C20-22 alkyl phosphate, C20-22 alcohols, Decyl glucoside, Butylene glycol, Glucose, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Coco-glucoside, Benzoic acid, Tetrasodium edta, Coconut alcohol, Hydrogenated polydecene, Tocopheryl acetate, O-cymen-5-ol, Trehalose, Propylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Spirulina platensis extract, Polyquaternium-51

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WIMJ similarity score		34%	34%	33%	33%	32%	31%	31%	31%	30%	30%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: diethylhexyl butamido triazone polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylhexyl butamido triazone +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: panthenol cocos nucifera fruit extract +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: diethylhexyl butamido triazone glycine soja oil +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride ectoin +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: homosalate octocrylene +1 more	Common: ethylhexyl triazone glycerin +1 more Other: allantoin caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-1 dextran +3 more	Common: ethylhexyl triazone glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +6 more
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Potential Irritants	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? cocoglycerides Has skin benefit? +12 more	glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? o-cymen-5-ol Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +16 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +31 more

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Uriage Bariésun Very High Sun Protection Silky Lotion SPF50+

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