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Coppertone

Oil Free SPF 50 Sunscreen

A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and sun protection.

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What's inside

Ingredients List

8 trigger at least one check · 17 trigger none

OctocryleneUV Filter

0-1 / —

Chemical sunscreen
Reef-unsafe UV filter
Sunscreen
Sun Protection

Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneUV Filter

—

Chemical sunscreen
Sunscreen
Sun Protection

Ethylhexyl SalicylateUV Filter

0 / 0

Chemical sunscreen
Sunscreen
Sun Protection

HomosalateUV Filter

0-1 / —

Chemical sunscreen
Sunscreen
Sun Protection

WaterSkin Conditioning

—

Potassium HydroxideBuffering

0-1 / —

Aluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateAnticaking

0-1 / —

TocopherolOcclusive

0-3 / 3

Vitamin E
Anti-Pollution
Antioxidant
May Trigger Acne
May Worsen Irritation
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris

Glyceryl Stearate SeEmulsifying

3 / 2

Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
Possibly animal-derived
May Trigger Acne
May Worsen Irritation
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

PEG-100 StearateCleansing

0 / 0

Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Key Ingredients

Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Vitamin C1
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Benefits

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Isododecane, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Synthetic Beeswax, Tocopherol
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Isododecane, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
Brightening1
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Dark Spots1
Fades dark spots for a more even tone.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Acne Fighting1
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Oil Control1
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Disodium Edta-Copper
Pore Refining1
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Disodium Edta-Copper
Antioxidant2
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol
Sun Protection4
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Anti-Pollution3
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Glycerin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol

Concerns

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Glyceryl Stearate Se, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, PEG-100 Stearate, Synthetic Beeswax
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Glyceryl Stearate Se, Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Glyceryl Stearate Se, Tocopherol

Ingredients Explained

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Octocrylene
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Octocrylene is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
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Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
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Homosalate
Fragrance, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Homosalate is a chemical UV filter.
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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Potassium Hydroxide
Buffering
Potassium Hydroxide is the inorganic base
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Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent, Anticaking, Viscosity Controlling
Starch, hydrogen octenylbutanedionate, aluminum salt
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Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
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Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Se may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
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Dupes

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