babo botanicals Daily Sheer Tinted Mineral Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50

babo botanicals Daily Sheer Tinted Mineral Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50
2.4
/ 10
Moisturizing
3.2 Humectancy icon Humectancy
1.5 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
50
SPF icon
SPF

Review

Results you may expect from using babo botanicals Daily Sheer Tinted Mineral Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using babo botanicals Daily Sheer Tinted Mineral Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50:

  • Light moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 2.4 out of 10.
  • Very high sun protection for prolonged sun exposure, such as spending the day at the beach, hiking, or outdoor sports.

How moisturizing is it?

Lightly moisturizing: babo botanicals Daily Sheer Tinted Mineral Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50 has a moisturizing rating of 2.4 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 1.5 out of 10 and a moderate humectancy of 3.2 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Erythritol (est. ≈2.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Sun protection

babo botanicals Daily Sheer Tinted Mineral Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50 has an SPF of 50 and provides very high sun protection. This level of protection is ideal for activities involving intense or prolonged sun exposure, such as spending the day at the beach, hiking, or outdoor sports. It is particularly recommended for individuals with fair skin, those at high risk of skin cancer, or in environments with intense sun exposure. Remember to apply sunscreen generously and reapply every two hours or after swimming or sweating to maintain effectiveness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
50
Water
20.6
Zinc Oxide
6
Butyloctyl Salicylate
4
Dicapryl Succinate
3
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
2.5
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
2
Erythritol
1.5
Lauryl Laurate
1.3
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
1
Propane
0.3
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes
0.3
Bentonite
0.3
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
0.3
Lupinus Albus Seed Oil
0.3
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil
0.3
Bisabolol
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Glycerin
0.3
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
0.3
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
0.3
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract
0.3
Nasturtium Officinale Flower Oil
0.3
Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract
0.3
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
0.3
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer
0.3
Stearyl Alcohol
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
Ethyl Ferulate
0.3
Sucrose Polystearate
0.3
Capryloyl Glycerin
0.3
Sucrose
0.3
Coco-Glucoside
0.3
Octyldodecyl Oleate
0.3
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
0.3
Sodium Gluconate
0.3
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
0.3
Microcrystalline Cellulose
0.3
Xanthan Gum
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
Est. %
Water
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Zinc Oxide
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Butyloctyl Salicylate
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Dicapryl Succinate
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Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
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Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
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Erythritol
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Lauryl Laurate
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Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
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Propane
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Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes
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Bentonite
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Lupinus Albus Seed Oil
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Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil
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Bisabolol
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Tocopherol
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Glycerin
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract
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Nasturtium Officinale Flower Oil
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Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract
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Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
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Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer
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Stearyl Alcohol
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Ethyl Ferulate
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Sucrose Polystearate
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Capryloyl Glycerin
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Sucrose
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Coco-Glucoside
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Octyldodecyl Oleate
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Polyhydroxystearic Acid
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Sodium Gluconate
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Caprylhydroxamic Acid
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Microcrystalline Cellulose
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Xanthan Gum
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Citric Acid
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Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
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Ratings

All humectants
3.2
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
3.1
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
2.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 3.2 10
3.2
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 3.1 20
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
2.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 3.2 10
3.2
All humectants
3.2
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 3.1 20
1.5
All occlusives
3.1
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 2.8 3 No
All antioxidants
2.8
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
1.3
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes
0.3
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
0.3
Ethyl Ferulate
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 1.5 5 No
All soothing
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %50
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Zinc Oxide
Est. %20.6
Function
Origin
Zinc OxideA white mineral powder mainly used in skincare as a physical sunscreen. It protects against UVA light that leads to visible signs of aging, including wrinkles and fine lines. Zinc oxide can also be used as a colorant to enhance the whiteness of a product.
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Butyloctyl SalicylateA synthetic emollient and solvent. It is primarily used as a carrier oil to disperse minerals in, including pigments and sunscreen minerals. It can also absorb UV light, thus boosting the SPF of sunscreen products.
Dicapryl Succinate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Dicapryl Succinate
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Calcium Sodium BorosilicateA mineral that adds body to products without changing other sensorials. It also acts as a mattifying and blurring agent, especially in color cosmetics.
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Octyldodecyl NeopentanoateA synthetic emollient ester. This clear, colorless liquid has a unique sensorial profile that is light and silky, with good lubricity.
Erythritol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
ErythritolA naturally occurring sweetener that hydrates skin by drawing in water.
Lauryl Laurate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Lauryl LaurateLauryl laurate is an ester of lauryl alcohol and lauric acid. It is used in skincare products as an emollient and also helps to stabilize the emulsions in creams and lotions (which makes them a bit more opaque).
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Passiflora Edulis Seed OilA fatty oil derived from passion fruit seeds. It contains emollient and occlusive linoleic and oleic fatty acids, as well as antioxidants (among which are famous vitamin E and resveratrol).
Propane
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Propane
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) OleosomesMicroscopic droplets of safflower oil surrounded by a membrane. Oleosomes are able to create a very stable emulsion and are better absorbed by the skin. Safflower oil offers occlusive, emollient, and antioxidant properties.
Bentonite
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BentoniteA naturally occurring material that has a variety of functions. It is used as absorbent, since the bentonite can absorb oils produced by the skin and prevent a greasy appearance. It is also a great opacifier.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceA gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Lupinus Albus Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lupinus Albus Seed Oil
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed OilAn emollient and occlusive moisturizing fatty oil expressed from raspberry seeds. It is a rich source of linoleic, α-linolenic, and palmitic fatty acids.
Bisabolol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BisabololAn anti-inflammatory compound found naturally in German chamomile essential oil. It has a pleasant, sweet, and floral scent. Bisabolol also has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties but can cause an allergic reaction in more sensitive individuals.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Calendula Officinalis Flower ExtractAn extract derived from the flowers of the pot marigold. Its yellow to bright orange flowers contain carotenoids, triterpenoids, and flavonoids. They all have fantastic anti-inflammatory activity and can help to soothe inflamed skin.
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) ExtractAn extract obtained from the whole German chamomile plant that contains nice-smelling chamazulene and bisabolol, as well as large amounts of soothing mucilage.
Nasturtium Officinale Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Nasturtium Officinale Flower Oil
Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer
Stearyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Stearyl AlcoholA natural fatty alcohol that thickens, stabilizes, and keeps emulsions a bright white color. It has many uses, the main one being as an emulsifier. It also acts as an opacifying agent and emollient.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Ethyl Ferulate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ethyl Ferulate
Sucrose Polystearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sucrose Polystearate
Capryloyl Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Capryloyl Glycerin
Sucrose
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
SucroseThis ingredient is more commonly known as table sugar or saccharose and is derived from sugar beets or sugar cane. It is used as a humectant moisturizing ingredient in skincare products, as well as a sweetener.
Coco-Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Coco-GlucosideA mild cleansing and foaming agent. It can be used on its own as a gentle cleanser in a skin cleansing product or can be combined with more powerful cleansing agents, called anionic surfactants, to make them milder on the skin.
Octyldodecyl Oleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Octyldodecyl Oleate
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyhydroxystearic AcidA soft and malleable amber wax naturally derived from vegetable sources. It allows minerals to be very finely dispersed, which can improve SPF, decrease the white cast in sunscreens, and increase the color expression in pigmented products.
Sodium Gluconate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium GluconateA chelating ingredient that ensures that the harmful metal ions in a formula are unreactive. It also protects other ingredients from degrading.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylhydroxamic AcidA chelating agent used alongside preservatives in order to boost their antimicrobial activity.
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Microcrystalline CelluloseA plant-based ingredient derived from cellulose. The rough version of microcrystalline cellulose is used in scrubs instead of plastic microbeads and the finer version is used as a thickener and stabilizer and readily absorbs oil and sweat.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Iron Oxides (CI 77492)Also known as iron (III) oxide, this ingredient is a yellow-colored pigment that can either be derived from minerals or produced synthetically. It adds yellow tones to cosmetic products.