Colourwell Sun Screen Cream SPF 50

Colourwell Sun Screen Cream SPF 50
8.3
/ 10
Moisturizing
6.6 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
50
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SPF

Review

Results you may expect from using Colourwell Sun Screen Cream SPF 50:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Colourwell Sun Screen Cream SPF 50:

  • Intense moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 8.3 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.
  • Very high sun protection for prolonged sun exposure, such as spending the day at the beach, hiking, or outdoor sports.

How moisturizing is it?

Intensely moisturizing: Colourwell Sun Screen Cream SPF 50 has a moisturizing rating of 8.3 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather occlusive. It has a high humectancy of 6.6 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Betaine (est. ≈6.0%), and a maximum occlusivity of 10 out of 10, mainly due to the significant content of Pentaclethra Macrophylla Seed Oil (est. ≈45.0%).

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

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Colourwell Sun Screen Cream SPF 50 is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract (est. ≈2.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Sun protection

Colourwell Sun Screen Cream 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
45
Pentaclethra Macrophylla Seed Oil
22
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
11
Zinc Oxide
6
Betaine
4
Cucumis Sativus Oil
3
Water
2
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
1.5
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
1
Superoxide Dismutase
0.3
Cetearyl Olivate
0.3
Sorbitan Olivate
0.3
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
0.3
Fragrance
0.3
Acacia Catechu Catechins
0.3
Kaempferol
0.3
Quercetin
0.3
Glucose
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Bifida Polysaccharide
0.3
Gallic Acid
0.3
Betulinic Acid
Est. %
Pentaclethra Macrophylla Seed Oil
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
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Zinc Oxide
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Betaine
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Cucumis Sativus Oil
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Water
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Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
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Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
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Superoxide Dismutase
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Cetearyl Olivate
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Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
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Fragrance
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Acacia Catechu Catechins
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Glucose
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Tocopherol
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Bifida Polysaccharide
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Ratings

All humectants
6.6
6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
45.3
45.0
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
8.3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 6.6 10
6.6
6
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 45.3 20
10.0
45.0
0.3
Moisturizing rating
8.3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
0.3
0.3
All humectants 6.6 10
6.6
All humectants
6.6
6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
45
0.3
All occlusives 45.3 20
10.0
All occlusives
45.3
45.0
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
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 6 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
6
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
2
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
1.5
Superoxide Dismutase
1
Acacia Catechu Catechins
0.3
Kaempferol
0.3
Quercetin
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Gallic Acid
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
1.5
0.3
All soothing 1.8 5 No
All soothing
1.8
1.5
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Pentaclethra Macrophylla Seed Oil
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Pentaclethra Macrophylla Seed OilDescription is coming soon
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis LeafDescription is coming soon
Zinc Oxide
Est. %11
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.
Betaine
Est. %6
Function
Origin
BetaineAn ingredient derived from the sucrose in sugar beets. It has a negative chemical charge and a positive chemical charge on the same molecule. This allows betaine to be hygroscopic or humectant and thus provide moisturization by drawing water to the skin.
Cucumis Sativus Oil
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Cucumis Sativus OilDescription is coming soon
Water
Est. %3
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.
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractAn extract with antioxidant flavonoids that is obtained from the flowers of the water lily.
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Bambusa Vulgaris ExtractA soothing extract derived from bamboo stems and leaves with various antioxidant flavonoids. It also contains some silica that our hair and skin need in order to maintain their proper structure and strength.
Superoxide Dismutase
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Superoxide DismutaseDescription is coming soon
Cetearyl Olivate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cetearyl Olivate

A multifunctional ingredient derived from plants that primarily serves as an emulsifier. Supplied as a waxy ivory-colored flake, it can also be used as an emollient and slip modifier that gives a product an overall light, silky finish.

Sorbitan Olivate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sorbitan OlivateAn ester of sorbitol (a type of sugar alcohol) and olive oil fatty acids. It is used as an emulsifying agent to stabilize oil droplets in water (or vice versa).
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)One of two the most commonly used mineral sunscreens. It can absorb UV light, including UVB – which causes burning, tanning, and even skin cancer. Also used as a colorant, titanium dioxide gives a product a bright white color.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Acacia Catechu Catechins
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acacia Catechu CatechinsDescription is coming soon
Kaempferol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
KaempferolDescription is coming soon
Quercetin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
QuercetinDescription is coming soon
Glucose
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
GlucoseA simple sugar that is also one of two components of sucrose, or table sugar. It is used as a humectant in skincare products. Glucose is also used to flavor lip care cosmetics because of its mildly sweet taste.
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.

Bifida Polysaccharide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Bifida PolysaccharideDescription is coming soon
Gallic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Gallic AcidDescription is coming soon
Betulinic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Betulinic AcidDescription is coming soon