Sun Barrier
Prequel
Sunscreen
mineral
Fact vs. Fiction
60
High
Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients:
3 of 5
Ingredients Matched:
7 of 44
Moisturizing
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Match: 0.67,
Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Functions:
moisturization
View Other Matched Ingredients (6)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Glycerin
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Bisabolol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Centella Asiatica Extract
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Radiant finish
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (7)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Bisabolol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Centella Asiatica Extract
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Semi transparent
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (7)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Bisabolol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Centella Asiatica Extract
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sun Barrier is a lightweight, semi transparent mineral sunscreen + chemical boosters that provides optimal physical protection while boosting the skin’s moisture barrier
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Bisabolol
(Match: 0.62,
Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Cetyl Alcohol
(Match: 0.58,
Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Centella Asiatica Extract
(Match: 0.55,
Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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Bisabolol
Functions:
Soothing, Anti-Inflammatory, Penetration Enhancing, Antimicrobial
Concerns Addressed:
Redness, Irritation, Sensitivity, Inflammation, Sunburn, Minor Wounds
Cetyl Alcohol
Functions:
barrier protection
Centella Asiatica Extract
Functions:
soothing, redness reduction, wound healing
Concerns Addressed:
irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation, compromised barrier, weakened skin
View Other Matched Ingredients (4)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.44
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.47
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.40
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Formulated with zinc oxide, bioactive antioxidant compounds and bisabolol, this SPF 50 mineral sunscreen absorbs easily while soothing and protecting the skin from environmental stressors
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Centella Asiatica Extract
(Match: 0.53,
Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Bisabolol
(Match: 0.50,
Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
View Detailed Evidence
Centella Asiatica Extract
Functions:
soothing, redness reduction, wound healing
Concerns Addressed:
irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation, compromised barrier, weakened skin
Bisabolol
Functions:
Soothing, Anti-Inflammatory, Penetration Enhancing, Antimicrobial
Concerns Addressed:
Redness, Irritation, Sensitivity, Inflammation, Sunburn, Minor Wounds
View Other Matched Ingredients (5)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.12
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Match score: 0.15
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ingredients
- Zinc Oxide 18.0%
- Water (Aqua)
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Diisooctyl Succinate
- Butyloctyl Salicylate
- Propanediol
- Glycerin
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Bisabolol
- Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract
- Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
- Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
- Tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane
- Tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Phenoxyethanol
- Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate
- Lauroyl Lysine
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
- Arachidyl Alcohol
- Silica
- Xanthan Gum
- Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- VP/Eicosene Copolymer
- Arachidyl Glucoside
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Tin Oxide
- Isononyl Isononanoate
- Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
- Sorbitan Oleate
- Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
- Mica (CI 77019)
- Iron Oxides (CI 77499
- CI 77491).\n
