Moroccanoil Sun Lotion 50 SPF

Moroccanoil Sun Lotion 50 SPF
1.8
/ 10
Moisturizing
1.5 Humectancy icon Humectancy
2.1 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
50
SPF icon
SPF

Review

Results you may expect from using Moroccanoil Sun Lotion 50 SPF:

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

  • A bit of moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 1.8 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?

Slightly moisturizing: Moroccanoil Sun Lotion 50 SPF has a moisturizing rating of 1.8 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of Humectancy and Occlusivity: a low Humectancy of 1.5 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 2.1 out of 10.

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

Sun protection

Moroccanoil Sun Lotion 50 SPF 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
60
Water
12
Homosalate
6
Oxybenzone
5
Octisalate
3
Avobenzone
2.5
Octocrylene
2
Cyclopentasiloxane
1.5
Glycerin
1.3
Polyester-7
1
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
0.3
Lauryl Glucoside
0.3
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
0.3
Fragrance
0.3
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
0.3
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Trilinolein
0.3
Triolein
0.3
Tripalmitin
0.3
Trilinolenin
0.3
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
0.3
Tristearin
0.3
Triarachidin
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
0.3
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
0.3
Polybutene
0.3
Xanthan Gum
0.3
BHT
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Potassium Sorbate
0.3
Methylisothiazolinone
Est. %
Water
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Homosalate
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Oxybenzone
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Avobenzone
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Cyclopentasiloxane
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Glycerin
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Polyester-7
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Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
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Lauryl Glucoside
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Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
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Fragrance
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Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
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Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Trilinolein
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Triolein
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Tripalmitin
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Trilinolenin
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Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
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Tristearin
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Triarachidin
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Tocopherol
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C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
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Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
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Polybutene
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Xanthan Gum
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Citric Acid
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Ratings

All humectants
1.5
1.5
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
4.3
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
1.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 1.5 10
1.5
1.5
Occlusivity All occlusives 4.3 20
2.1
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
1.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
1.5
All humectants 1.5 10
1.5
All humectants
1.5
1.5
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 4.3 20
2.1
All occlusives
4.3
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 1.2 3 No
All antioxidants
1.2
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
BHT
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %60
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.
Homosalate
Est. %12
Function
Origin
HomosalateA synthetic chemical UV filter that protects against harmful UVB radiation.
Oxybenzone
Est. %6
Function
Origin
OxybenzoneA chemical sunscreen that protects against burning caused by UVB radiation.
Octisalate
Est. %5
Function
Origin
OctisalateA UVB sunscreen also known as ethylhexyl salicylate. It is normally paired with UVA sunscreens to provide broad-spectrum protection. Octisalate also protects other ingredients, like colorants and antioxidants, from deterioration due to exposure to UV light.
Avobenzone
Est. %3
Function
Origin
AvobenzoneA popular sunscreen that protects against UVA rays, which cause premature aging and skin cancer. Avobenzone degrades after about 30 minutes of sun exposure and becomes ineffective. It is therefore often paired with UV-filter stabilizers such as octocrylene.
Octocrylene
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
OctocryleneA synthetic compound that protects skin against harmful ultraviolet light.
Cyclopentasiloxane
Est. %2
Function
Origin
CyclopentasiloxaneA lightweight, fast-spreading emollient that leaves a very soft and silky after-feel on the skin. Supplied as a clear and colorless liquid, cyclopentasiloxane is often used as a solvent to dissolve other silicones in.
Glycerin
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Polyester-7
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Polyester-7
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Neopentyl Glycol DiheptanoateAn emollient ester with an exceptionally lightweight feel. It absorbs quickly and produces a silky feel with excellent spreadability. It also serves as an excellent solvent and is commonly used to suspend sunscreen actives.
Lauryl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lauryl GlucosideA natural nonionic surfactant, which means it acts as an effective cleansing ingredient. It can act alone as a cleanser or be paired with anionic surfactants to make them milder on the skin.
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
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.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Argania Spinosa Kernel OilA fatty oil from Moroccan argan tree kernels commonly used as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. Its uniqueness comes from its compounds: vitamin E, phospholipids, phenolic compounds, and rare phytosterols with antioxidant and emollient effects.
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilA famous occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil. It is derived from coconuts and may give a product a lovely coconut scent. Coconut oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Trilinolein
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Trilinolein
Triolein
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Triolein
Tripalmitin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tripalmitin
Trilinolenin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Trilinolenin
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Gardenia Taitensis Flower ExtractA fragrant extract from the flowers of the Tahitian gardenia that contains essential oil which has a floral, tropical scent with fresh notes.
Tristearin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tristearin
Triarachidin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Triarachidin
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.

C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerA polymeric ingredient that creates lightweight and refreshing gel textures. It also works as a viscosity controlling agent.
Polybutene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PolybuteneA petro-based ingredient that thickens and hold products together.
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.
BHT
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BHTAn antioxidant ingredient that naturally occurs in green algae and some bacteria or fungi but, for commercial use, is created synthetically. BHT is also used occasionally as a fragrance, where it presents a sweet, camphor-like odor.
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.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Methylisothiazolinone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MethylisothiazolinoneA synthetic preservative often paired with methylchloroisothiazolinone. It has been reported to cause some irritation, which is why it is mostly used in wash-off products.