Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Evens skin tone
- Sun protection
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Product Summary
We are worried that "Whamisa - Organic Flowers Sun Pact SPF50 Natural Tone Up" might not be able to provide reliable sun protection because it uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively weak concentration.
This product should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.
Sunscreen filters
It 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
It contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this product 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.
Moisturizing
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, 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).
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
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
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
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
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
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
What it is Whamisa Organic Flowers Sun Pact SPF50 Natural Tone Up helps to boost natural skin tone and is made with only naturally derived zinc oxide.
Source: Naturisimo
This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
Sun protection
This product uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide a reliable sun protection.
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.
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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 Whamisa Organic Flowers Sun Pact SPF50 Natural Tone Up | Current | - | |
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Ingredient list view
Aloe maculata leaf extract, Zinc oxide, Oryza sativa extract, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Persea gratissima oil, Sorbitan olivate, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Spinacia oleracea leaf extract, Persea gratissima butter, Mangifera indica seed butter, Lactobacillus, Chrysanthemum sinense flower extract, Unknown, Lactobacillus, Rosa damascena flower, Unknown, Lactobacillus, Taraxacum officinale root, Unknown, Isostearic acid, Beeswax, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Aniba rosodora wood oil, Mentha piperita oil, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Parfum, Limonene
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