If there’s one thing you should never skip before heading out for the day, it’s putting on sunscreen-no matter what the forecast is outside (and no matter what skin type you have!). I’m American so I’ve gotten in the habit of cross-checking international sites for big sunscreen brands since they often sell the same products in the UK/EU with a required UVA label.We updated this article in June 2023 to add more information about each featured product, based on extensive research done by our team. The formula was identical to the US version sold at that time (Hawaiian Tropic has reformulated everything internationally to remove oxybenzone) and IIRC, the UV filter percentages were actually quite low compared to most other broad spectrum SPF50 American chemical sunscreens (filter percentages must be printed in the US since sunscreen is regulated as a drug). It had only old school chemical filters but was rated 4-Star UVA protection. Certain sunscreens have shockingly high protection even with seemingly lackluster formula.įor example, here’s an older formulation of Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration that was sold in the UK a few years ago ( ). Something I’ve realized over the years is that you can never guess UVAPF by filters or percentages alone. The brand plans to phase out microplastics in 2023, doesn’t test on animals and has a whole sustainability program, pledging to reduce virgin plastic, paper, and supporting circularity. More: How to read the label – UVA protection.(48 seems really high for this filter combination, but this is just a complete guess on my side.) Eucerin says: “The levels of UVA protection are higher than the EU recommendation.” The company isn’t really forthcoming in disclosing the real numbers, so we can just say they’re above 20. This one has a four-star Boots rating, making the PPD a number between 48 and 56. (The formula also uses a sunscreen booster very high on the ingredient list: Dibutyl Adipate is an emollient that can help to solubilize UV filters.) Approved worldwide and can be used up to 4% in the US and up to 8% in the EU. Fairly photostable and can be used to protect other less stable UV filters (eg. Not oil but water soluble, ideal to create light, oily skin compatible formula. Strong UVB protection (280-320nm) range with its peak protection at 306 nm High photostability, can be used up to 10%, available elsewhere but the US & CanadaĮnsulizole / Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid High UVA protection (320-400 nm) with peak protection at 354nm Very photostable, available everywhere but the USĭiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate / Uvinul A Plus Oil soluble, odorless & colorless powder, available elsewhere except the US & Canadaīis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine / Tinosorb Sīroad spectrum (UVA & UVB, 280-400 nm, peak at 310-345 nm) Photostable UVB filter, (280-320nm) with a peak protection of 314nm Filters Sunscreen Filterīutyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane / Avobenzone Silica and tapioca starch will both absorb oils. There’s not a lot of soothing ingredients to offset this (apart from the liquorice extracts), so I’m astonished that this is advertised for sensitive skin. No fragrance, but quite a lot of alcohol. (This is where the anti-acne claim comes from.) Licochalcone A is also derived from the liquorice plant and is used here for its anti-inflammatory properties. Glycyrrhetinic Acid is also cited (see above) for DNA-repairing properties, but the studies on this are on the thinner side (Beautypedia). Here, they’re used for their antioxidant properties. Usually, parts of the plant are used for their brightening and soothing properties in skincare. The sunscreen also includes some special antioxidants, mostly derived from the liquorice plant. Hover the mouse / tap over an ingredient for short explanation. Aqua, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Alcohol Denat, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Silica, Tapioca Starch, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Carnitine, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium EDTA, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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