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California Aloe Daily Sun BlockA sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen, for barrier repair and hydration.
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USD 30.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
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At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen3
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Titanium Dioxide
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sea Water
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Niacinamide
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propanediol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Tocopherol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-2 Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Triceteareth-4 Phosphate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Homosalate
Fragrance, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Homosalate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Homosalate →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate →Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Caprylyl Methicone →Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Humectant, Oral Care, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →
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