Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Zinc Mineral Face Lotion

Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Zinc Mineral Face Lotion
3.6
/ 10
Moisturizing
2.5 Humectancy icon Humectancy
4.6 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
50
SPF icon
SPF

Review

Results you may expect from using Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Zinc Mineral Face Lotion:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Zinc Mineral Face Lotion:

  • Light moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 3.6 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: Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Zinc Mineral Face Lotion has a moisturizing rating of 3.6 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather occlusive. It has a low humectancy of 2.5 out of 10 and a moderate occlusivity of 4.6 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (est. ≈4.0%) and Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate (est. ≈3.0%).

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

Sun protection

Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Zinc Mineral Face Lotion 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
70
Water
9
Zinc Oxide
6
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
4
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
2.5
Pentylene Glycol
2
Cetearyl Alcohol
1.5
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
1.3
Glyceryl Oleate
1
Sodium Chloride
0.3
Benzyl Alcohol
0.3
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
0.3
Jojoba Esters
0.3
Isostearic Acid
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Hydroxyacetophenone
Est. %
Water
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Zinc Oxide
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Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
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Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
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Pentylene Glycol
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Glyceryl Oleate
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Sodium Chloride
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Benzyl Alcohol
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Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
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Jojoba Esters
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Isostearic Acid
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Tocopherol
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Hydroxyacetophenone
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Ratings

All humectants
2.5
2.5
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
9.1
4.0
3.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
3.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 2.5 10
2.5
2.5
Occlusivity All occlusives 9.1 20
4.6
4.0
3.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
3.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
2.5
All humectants 2.5 10
2.5
All humectants
2.5
2.5
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
4
3
1.5
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 9.1 20
4.6
All occlusives
9.1
4.0
3.0
1.5
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
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 0.6 3 No
All antioxidants
0.6
Tocopherol
0.3
Hydroxyacetophenone
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
All soothing 0.3 5 No
All soothing
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
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. %9
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.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Coco-Caprylate/CaprateA naturally-derived emollient ester. It is a blend of caprylates and caprates and, relative to other emollients, is lightweight and dry on the skin. As a result, coco-caprylate/caprate serves as a natural alternative to volatile silicones.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-2 DipolyhydroxystearateDescription is coming soon
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Pentylene Glycol

A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.

Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Cetearyl AlcoholA blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Glyceryl Oleate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl OleateA nonionic surfactant that can be used as an emulsifier, emulsion stabilizer, and thickener in both skin cleansers and leave-on skincare products.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Benzyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzyl AlcoholA multifunctional ingredient that is supplied as a clear, colorless liquid. Its main function is as a flavoring agent and fragrance. It also acts as a broad-spectrum preservative, solvent, and viscosity-controlling agent that thins the product.
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleateDescription is coming soon
Jojoba Esters
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Jojoba EstersA mixture of various wax esters from jojoba oil. It is used in skincare products as a fantastic emollient, soothing, and occlusive moisturizing agent that won't leave a sticky, oily feeling on the skin.
Isostearic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Isostearic AcidA saturated fatty acid used to mix oil and water and to remove dirt from the skin's surface. Isostearic acid is listed among common comedogenic ingredients by acne.org.
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.

Hydroxyacetophenone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
HydroxyacetophenoneAn antioxidant compound that can be found in many plants, although it is manufactured synthetically for skincare purposes. It can boost the preservative action of other conservants.