Whamisa Organic Flowers Sun Cream INTENSE
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Sun protectionSPF 50 · 1 UV filterBroad spectrum
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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractWorks 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).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Coco-caprylate/caprate, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 11 moreWorks
“Contains Aloe Vera, Rice and Kale Extracts to hydrate and soothe irritated skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: copernicia cerifera wax, persea gratissima oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Mentha piperita oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~23–34%
- 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 extractZinc oxide~11–16%
- 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 oxideOryza sativa extract~5.4–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractCoco-caprylate/caprate~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateVitis vinifera seed oil~3.4–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilOlea europaea fruit oil~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilSorbitan olivate~1.9–2.9%
Persea gratissima oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilPolyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateBrassica oleracea acephala leaf extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extractSpinacia oleracea leaf extract~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Spinacia oleracea leaf extractPersea gratissima butter~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mangifera indica seed butter~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterLactobacillus/nelumbo nucifera seed ferment filtrate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isostearic acid~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidEuphorbia cerifera wax~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Copernicia cerifera wax~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxPolyhydroxystearic acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidCetearyl alcohol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCetyl alcohol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholAniba rosaeodora wood oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mentha piperita oil~0.15–0.5%
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractPaeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.15–0.5%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractParfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLinalool~0.1–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Zinc oxide, Oryza sativa extract, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Sorbitan olivate, Persea gratissima oil, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Spinacia oleracea leaf extract, Persea gratissima butter, Mangifera indica seed butter, Unknown, Lactobacillus/nelumbo nucifera seed ferment filtrate, Unknown, Isostearic acid, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Copernicia cerifera wax, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Mentha piperita oil, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Parfum, Linalool
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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.
| WhamisaOrganic Flowers Sun Cream INTENSEYOUR PRODUCT | KarmamejuFace Cream, SPF50, Perfume-free | CoolaBaby Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Unscented | LoveliSun cream SPF 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 37% | 35% |
| Price | — | — | $34.10 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Bisabolol | Agran Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Whamisa - Organic Flowers Sun Cream INTENSE" uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide reliable sun protection.
This moisturizer should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.
Sunscreen filters
This moisturizer is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
Irritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Whamisa" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 34.10$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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