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- Sun Bum Sun Bum Mineral Face Lotion SPF 30
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Slightly moisturizing. Sun Bum Sun Bum Mineral Face Lotion SPF 30 has a moisturizing rating of 0.2 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of Humectancy and Occlusivity: a low Humectancy of 0.3 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 0.1 out of 10.
What else is good about it? This product has an SPF 30, which is the right SPF to use when spending quite some time outdoors and in the sun. Look out for a “broad spectrum” indication to be also protected from photoaging (i.e., wrinkles and sunspots).
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
50 | Cyclopentasiloxane | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
22 | Isopropyl Myristate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
11 | Dimethicone Crosspolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
5.3 | Titanium Dioxide | Naturally occurring | Sunscreen,Colorant,Formula Helper |
4 | Polyamide-5 | Synthetic | |
3 | Stearalkonium Hectorite | Synthetic, Animal | Formula Helper |
2.4 | Zinc Oxide | Naturally occurring, Synthetic | Sunscreen,Antimicrobial,Colorant,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Polysilicone-11 | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1 | Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract | Botanical | Soothing,Emollient |
0.3 | Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract | Botanical | Antioxidant,Soothing,Antimicrobial,Astringent,Fragrance |
0.3 | Tocopherol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract | Botanical | Emollient,Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
A 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.
A fast-spreading, cost-effective, non-greasy emollient that is typically used for lubrication, spreadability, or to remove “tackiness” from a product. Isopropyl Myristate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Score
11
Function
Dispersing, Emulsion stabilizing, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Synthetic
A group of ingredients that are typically added to skincare products to adjust the formula. Dimethicone Crosspolymers stabilize a formula, regulate its thickness and consistency and give the product a velvety feel.
Score
5.3
Function
Sunscreen, Colorant, Light stabilizing, Opacifying
Origin
Naturally occurring
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.