E.l.f. Cosmetics Suntouchable SPF 30 Sunscreen

e.l.f. CosmeticsSuntouchable SPF 30 SunscreenIngredients

E.l.f. Cosmetics Suntouchable SPF 30 Sunscreen is a product from Sunscreens category with 39 ingredients. Notable: Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Glycerin, Bismuth Oxychloride, Niacinamide, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Citric Acid. The product is made by E.l.f. Cosmetics, from United States.

Suntouchable SPF 30 Sunscreen provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking and 17 more.

Organic score: 18% natural vs 74% chemical.

INCI

1
Avobenzone
2
Homosalate
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
3
Octisalate
Fragrance ingredient
4
Octocrylene
5
Water
Solvent
6
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
7
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
8
Bismuth Oxychloride
Colorant

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Citric Acid
Vitamins [2]: Niacinamide, Panthenol
Antioxidants [2]: Niacinamide, Citric Acid
Softening 10: Glycerin, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Moisturizing 8: Glycerin, Trehalose, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
UV Protection 7: Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (9%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (7%), Bismuth Oxychloride, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice
Antiseptic 5: Bismuth Oxychloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Squalane, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Heptanoate, Sorbitan Isostearate
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Polysorbate-20
Silicones
Silicones
1 component
Dimethicone#23

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
Yes
Cruelty free
Yes
Reef friendly
No
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#6Panthenol#13Sodium Hyaluronate#14Palmitic Acid#22
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Stearic Acid#21Stearyl Heptanoate#25
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#39

Detailed view

E.l.f. Cosmetics Suntouchable SPF 30 Sunscreen

#1Avobenzone

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Avobenzone is the only chemical UV-protection component with a broad spectrum coverage. It can help to block both UVA I and UVA II rays. It's safe and it is allowed to use at a 3% concentration in the USA and a 5% concentration in the EU countries.

There is one problem: avobenzone loses efficiency when exposed to the sun. If you are outside, it loses 36% of its ability to block UV rays an hour after application. That's why it's recommended to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours.

#2Homosalate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

#3Octisalate

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

#4Octocrylene

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Octocrylene is an organic chemical sunscreen. It protects against UVA and UVB rays that can damage your skin or even lead to melanoma. It also stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients in a formulation and increases the water resistance of a product. It is approved by the FDA in concentrations of up to 10%. It’s not a very effective component on its own, that’s why manufacturers combine it with other chemical sunscreens.

Despite its effectiveness, there are some “cons” against the component. As with any other chemical sunscreen, it is absorbed and can be detected in blood. This doesn’t mean the component is harmful, but still… Octocrylene should also be used carefully by anyone who is breastfeeding because it can be found in breast milk.

Anyway, the component isn’t researched quite well despite its popularity. More studies are required to determine how safe the component is.

Despite its effectiveness, there are some “cons” against the component. As with any other chemical sunscreen, it is absorbed and can be detected in blood. This doesn’t mean the component is harmful, but still… Octocrylene should also be used carefully by anyone who is breastfeeding because it can be found in breast milk.

Anyway, the component isn’t researched quite well despite its popularity. More studies are required to determine how safe the component is.

#5Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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