UV-Blocker SPF55 Facial Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 55 · 2 UV filtersBroad spectrum
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.
Anti-agingSide benefit · No ingredient credited for this claimWorks well
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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · No ingredient credited for this claimWorks well
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).
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Cyclomethicone, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 6 moreWorks
“SPF55 Facial Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion”
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:
cyclomethicone, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, cetyl dimethicone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: MethylisothiazolinoneMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Hydrogenated polybutene~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 isostearateAloe barbadensis leaf extract~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractIsopropyl palmitate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateCyclomethicone~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 oilHydrogenated microcrystalline wax~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone copolyol~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl dimethicone~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture
More about Cetyl dimethiconeHydrogenated castor oil~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilSodium chloride~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePolyglyceryl-3 oleate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 oleateSilica~0.7–1.05%
Hexyl laurate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Hexyl laurateTriethoxycaprylylsilane~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneCaprylyl glycol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Zinc oxide4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Zinc oxideEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate7.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateWater~0.3–0.55%
Hydrogenated polybutene~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 isostearateAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractIsopropyl palmitate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateCyclomethicone~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 oilHydrogenated microcrystalline wax~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone copolyol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl dimethicone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture
More about Cetyl dimethiconeHydrogenated castor oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilSodium chloride~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePolyglyceryl-3 oleate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 oleateSilica~0.25–0.45%
Hexyl laurate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Hexyl laurateTriethoxycaprylylsilane~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Ingredient list view
Water, Hydrogenated polybutene, Unknown, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Isopropyl palmitate, Cyclomethicone, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrogenated microcrystalline wax, Unknown, Dimethicone copolyol, Cetyl dimethicone, Hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium chloride, Polyglyceryl-3 oleate, Silica, Hexyl laurate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylyl glycol, Methylisothiazolinone, Zinc oxide, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Water, Hydrogenated polybutene, Unknown, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Isopropyl palmitate, Cyclomethicone, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrogenated microcrystalline wax, Unknown, Dimethicone copolyol, Cetyl dimethicone, Hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium chloride, Polyglyceryl-3 oleate, Silica, Hexyl laurate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylyl glycol, Methylisothiazolinone
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| UV-BlockerSPF55 Facial Moisturizing Sunscreen LotionYOUR PRODUCT | AvèneTinted Mineral Sunscreen Fluid | CVS HealthClear Zinc Broad Spectrum Sun Lotion SPF 50 | ThalgoF + J's SPF 55 Water Resistant Sunscreen Lotion is Broad Spectrum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | — | $32.15 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Beeswax | — |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 55 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 55 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
We believe that "UV-Blocker - SPF55 Facial Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion" 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).
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 is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.
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 moisturizer 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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