Walgreens Beauty Oil-Free Moisturizing Facial Lotion SPF 15

Name: Walgreens Beauty - Oil-Free Moisturizing Facial Lotion SPF 15
Brand: Walgreens Beauty

SPF 15

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Sun protection

KEY INGREDIENTS

Oxybenzone
dimethicone
Octinoxate
glycerin
octyldodecyl neopentanoate
+1 more

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MEDIUM

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$6.79

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Size: 154.0 fl oz

Oil-Free Moisturizing Facial Lotion SPF 15

Product summary

We do not recommend "Walgreens Beauty - Oil-Free Moisturizing Facial Lotion SPF 15" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.

It should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.

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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: oxybenzone 3.00% (declared), octinoxate 22.00% - 33.00% and octisalate 7.50% (declared).

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide 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.

Price

The product retails for 6.79$ in the United States.

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Can the product deliver on its promises?

WIMJ summary for sun protection

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

Organic filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
benzophenone-3
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
ethylhexyl salicylate

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What does the product description say?

"Oil-Free Moisturizing Facial Lotion SPF 15"

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

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.

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: dimethicone, octyldodecyl neopentanoate.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
dimethicone	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH
octyldodecyl neopentanoate	HIGH

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Sun protection
Moisturizing

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 62/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
benzophenone-3
polysorbate 60

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 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	22% - 33%
ethylhexyl salicylate Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen	7.5% Declared
benzophenone-3 Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption	3% Declared
water Plain old water	9.5% - 14.3%
octyldodecyl neopentanoate An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen	4.4% - 6.6%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	3.2% - 4.9%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	2.6% - 3.9%
polysorbate 60 Helps oil and water mix together	1.7% - 2.6%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	1.7% - 2.5%
peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture	1.1% - 1.7%
dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish	1.1% - 1.6%
triethanolamine Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell	0.4% - 0.95%
diazolidinyl urea A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating	0.25% - 0.5%
methylparaben A preservative	0.15% - 0.3%
ethylparaben A preservative	0.1% - 0.35%
propylparaben A preservative	0.05% - 0.25%
carbomer Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations	0.05% - 0.2%
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WIMJ similarity score		46%	43%	42%	42%	42%	41%	39%	39%	39%	39%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 15	SPF 50	SPF 35	SPF 40	SPF 15	SPF 15	SPF 60	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	benzophenone-3 dimethicone +3 more	Common: benzophenone-3 dimethicone +3 more Other: ceramide np	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: cera alba zinc oxide	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: acetyl glucosamine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: acetyl glucosamine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +7 more	Common: benzophenone-3 glycerin +2 more Other: ceramide np butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more	Common: benzophenone-3 glycerin +1 more Other: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: benzophenone-3 dimethicone +2 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: retinyl palmitate panthenol +8 more	Common: glycerin dimethicone +1 more Other: niacinamide ceramide 3 +9 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: arginine cyclopentasiloxane +7 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +3 more	diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +2 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? cera alba Has skin benefit? trilaureth-4 phosphate Has skin benefit? +4 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? ammonium hydroxide Has skin benefit? steareth-20 Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? peg-75 stearate Has skin benefit? ceteth-20 Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +12 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? ammonium hydroxide Has skin benefit? ceteth-20 Has skin benefit? steareth-20 Has skin benefit? peg-75 stearate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +13 more	ethylene brassylate Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +6 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? edta Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +4 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate Has skin benefit? cassia alata leaf extract Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? peg-8 laurate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate Has skin benefit? acrylates/dimethicone copolymer Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +19 more	ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? lauric acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? aluminum starch octenylsuccinate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +16 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? aluminum starch octenylsuccinate Has skin benefit? behentrimonium methosulfate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +5 more	ci 45410 Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? iron oxides Has skin benefit? edta Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +4 more
All ingredients	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +15 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +14 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +16 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +18 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +23 more	parfum Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +36 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	ceramide 1 Has skin benefit? hyaluronic acid Has skin benefit? +26 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +31 more