Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.

Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.

Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.

The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:

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Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

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Silica

Abrasive, Absorbent

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Ethylhexyl Salicylate

UV Absorber, UV Filter

Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.

Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.

The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.

According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.

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Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables

Emollient

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.

Ingredient Ratings

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Bio Watery Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++

Airy Sunstick Smoothing Bar

When to use

Tocobo Bio Watery Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 48 ingredients

Abib Airy Sunstick Smoothing Bar 32 ingredients

85 Routines

95% use in am

4% use in pm

92% use every day

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57 Routines

91% use in am

9% use in pm

89% use every day

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Reviews

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Tocobo Bio Watery Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 48 ingredients

3.0 /5

from 12 ratings

Light (10) Strong Scent (6) Absorbs Well (6)

JolyneKujo_268

1 year ago

Review

despite lightweight texture this one was very irritating

#drying

#light

#absorbs well

#strong scent

Tocobo

Bio Watery Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++

Lala Land

8 days ago

Review

It’s was ok, wasn’t hydrating at all, actually a bit drying. My skin is sensitive and a bit dry and I’ve had fungal spots before. I would repurchase if I had to, but you could find better.

#drying

#light

#light scent

Tocobo

Bio Watery Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++

Abib Airy Sunstick Smoothing Bar 32 ingredients

4.2 /5

from 6 ratings

Light (5) Works Well (3) Great Value (3)

AshN.

3 months ago

Review

I actually bought this back in July but I have to say that it was an awful experience applying this. Even though the applicator shape is similar to the Abib Quick Sunstick the texture is very different. Although this had more of a matte finish it felt rather greasy/grainy on my face. This may be better for those with a drier skin type, but I can't say I'd sign off on this one.

#great value

#irritating

#light

#oily