Pipette Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50

Pipette Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
4.6
/ 10
Moisturizing
3.6 Humectancy icon Humectancy
5.6 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
50
SPF icon
SPF

Review

Results you may expect from using Pipette Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Pipette Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 4.6 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?

Quite moisturizing: Pipette Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 has a moisturizing rating of 4.6 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of humectancy and occlusivity: a moderate humectancy of 3.6 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Glycerin (est. ≈3.0%), and a moderate occlusivity of 5.6 out of 10, mainly due to the high content of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (est. ≈6.0%) and Squalane (est. ≈4.0%).

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

Sun protection

Pipette Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum 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
55
Water
20
Zinc Oxide
6
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4
Squalane
3
Glycerin
2.5
Cetearyl Alcohol
2
Methyl Dihydroabietate
1.5
Sorbitan Olivate
1.3
Cetyl Palmitate
1
Coco-Glucoside
0.3
Ethyl Ferulate
0.3
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
0.3
Lecithin
0.3
Bisabolol
0.3
Physalis Angulata Extract
0.3
Xanthan Gum
0.3
Acacia Senegal Gum
0.3
Sodium Gluconate
0.3
Isostearic Acid
0.3
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
0.3
1,2-Hexanediol
0.3
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
0.3
Hydroxyacetophenone
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
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Water
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Sodium Gluconate
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Ratings

All humectants
3.6
3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
11.3
6.0
4.0
1.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
4.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 3.6 10
3.6
3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 11.3 20
5.6
6.0
4.0
1.3
Moisturizing rating
4.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 3.6 10
3.6
All humectants
3.6
3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
6
4
1.3
All occlusives 11.3 20
5.6
All occlusives
11.3
6.0
4.0
1.3
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
Ethyl Ferulate
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. %55
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
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.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %6
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.
Squalane
Est. %4
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Glycerin
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %2.5
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.
Methyl Dihydroabietate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Methyl DihydroabietateDescription is coming soon
Sorbitan Olivate
Est. %1.5
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).
Cetyl Palmitate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Cetyl PalmitateA moisturizing occlusive and emollient wax ester that consists of cetyl alcohol and palmitic acid. In nature, cetyl palmitate is found, and was first identified, in spermaceti, a waxy substance from inside the skull of the sperm whale.
Coco-Glucoside
Est. %1
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.
Ethyl Ferulate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ethyl FerulateDescription is coming soon
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl/Capryl GlucosideA naturally-derived surfactant used for gentle cleansing and foam-boosting when combined with other surfactants.
Lecithin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LecithinA humectant, emollient, and emulsifier best suited for water-in-oil emulsions. Lecithin can come from sunflowers, soy, and eggs. The downside to lecithin is that it causes an extra burden on the formula’s preservative because it is nutritious.
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.
Physalis Angulata Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Physalis Angulata ExtractDescription is coming soon
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.
Acacia Senegal Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acacia Senegal GumA formula helper, also known as gum arabic, derived from the African Acacia tree. It is used in skincare formulas due to its good adhesive and film-forming properties.
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.
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.
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.
1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
1,2-HexanediolA multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleateDescription is coming soon
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.
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.