Youth To The People Youthscreen™ Daily Hydration + Pollution Defense Invisible Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 60
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 60 · 4 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.
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.
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“What it is: A lightweight, no white-cast, SPF 60 UVA/UVB sunscreen that hydrates skin for up to 24 hours while defending against the visible premature signs of skin 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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
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).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 16 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
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, polyglycerin-3.
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: glycine soja oil, helianthus annuus seed cera.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, LimoneneMedium 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%
Homosalate~5.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against 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. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
More about HomosalateGlycerin~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinEthylhexyl salicylate~3.5–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateC15-19 alkane~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about C15-19 alkanePropanediol~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolEthylhexyl methoxycrylene~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps improve stability of sunscreen filters and boost their effectiveness
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycryleneButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneButyloctyl salicylate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
More about Butyloctyl salicylateC12-22 alkyl acrylate/hydroxyethylacrylate copolymer~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateTocopherol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolCetearyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
- 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 alcoholSclerotium gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumPhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyacetophenone~0.4–0.6%
Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium starch octenylsuccinate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl stearate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateJojoba esters~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersParfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHelianthus annuus seed cera~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus seed ceraHydroxypropyl starch phosphate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateGlycine soja oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateBisabolol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Pentylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPropylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolTaraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extractAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.2–0.35%
- 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 juice powderPolyglycerin-3~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractMedicago sativa extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Medicago sativa extractDextrin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractLimonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract~0.1–0.15%
- 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 extractCitric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Homosalate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl salicylate, C15-19 alkane, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butyloctyl salicylate, C12-22 alkyl acrylate/hydroxyethylacrylate copolymer, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Tocopherol, Cetearyl alcohol, Sclerotium gum, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium starch octenylsuccinate, Glyceryl stearate, Jojoba esters, Parfum, Helianthus annuus seed cera, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Glycine soja oil, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Bisabolol, Sodium hydroxide, Pentylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Polyglycerin-3, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Medicago sativa extract, Dextrin, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Limonene, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Citric acid
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Product summary
We assess that "Youth To The People - Youthscreen™ Daily Hydration + Pollution Defense Invisible Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 60" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (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).
It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.
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: avobenzone 2.00% - 2.40%, butyloctyl salicylate 1.20% - 1.40%, octisalate 3.50% - 4.30% and homosalate 5.30% - 6.50%.
Irritation risk
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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Youth To The People" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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