Cancer Council Face Day Wear Moisturiser Matte Zinc Lotion Invisible SPF 50 Ingredients Explained

Name: Face Day Wear Moisturiser Matte Zinc Lotion Invisible SPF 50
Brand: Cancer Council

Published on May 19, 2023 Submitted by fmlcrps

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Overview

What it is

Sunscreen with 2 ingredients that contains SPF

Cool Features

It is fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Suited For

It has ingredients that are good for fighting acne

Free From

It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

Fun facts

Cancer Council is from Australia. This product is used in 12 routines created by our community.

We independently verify ingredients and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Does this product need an update? Let us know.

Ingredient List (2)

Zinc Oxide 27%, Phenoxyethanol

You should know

Here's our breakdown of the notable ingredients, benefits, and concerns we determined from the ingredients in this product. Click any item to learn more.

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter

Benefits

Acne Fighting

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

spf rating

Ingredients Overview

Here's our quick-to-read summary of the ingredients in this product. Keep scrolling if you'd like to learn more about what each ingredient does!

Ingredient

Com. / Irr. Rating

Features

Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter

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Preservative

Ingredients Explained

This product contains 2 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it

Zinc Oxide 27%

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter

Community Rating: Liked

Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.

Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.

More about harmful reef ingredients here.

Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.

Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.

Learn more about Zinc Oxide

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

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When to use

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Directions

1. Apply at least 1 teaspoon (5mL) of sunscreen to each arm, leg, front of the body, back of the body and face (including the neck and ears).
2. Reapply regularly: every 2 hours and immediately after swimming, sweating or towel drying.