Continuous Protection Sensitive Skin Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 50
Backed by 41 studiesOverall grade based on research across 8 ingredients.
46out of 100Grade D
Research evidence score
Weighed against 41 published studies · led by C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- 'Glycerin' claim is contradicted by evidence.
Ingredient breakdown
C
C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateGeneral health support
Research direction: InconclusiveEvidence: 5 studiesEvidence strength: Moderate - supportive but mixed
C
Styrene/acrylates CopolymerGeneral health support
Research direction: InconclusiveEvidence: 5 studiesEvidence strength: Moderate - supportive but mixed
The PRISMA statement for reporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses of studies that evaluate health care interventions: explanation and elaboration. (2009)World Health Organization 2020 guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour (2020)Risks and Benefits of Estrogen Plus Progestin in Healthy Postmenopausal Women: Principal Results From the Women's Health Initiative Randomized Controlled Trial (2002)
C
Octyldodecyl Citrate CrosspolymerGeneral health support
Research direction: InconclusiveEvidence: 5 studiesEvidence strength: Moderate - supportive but mixed
The PRISMA statement for reporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses of studies that evaluate health care interventions: explanation and elaboration. (2009)World Health Organization 2020 guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour (2020)Risks and Benefits of Estrogen Plus Progestin in Healthy Postmenopausal Women: Principal Results From the Women's Health Initiative Randomized Controlled Trial (2002)
C
Phenyl TrimethiconeGeneral health support
Research direction: InconclusiveEvidence: 5 studiesEvidence strength: Moderate - supportive but mixed
The PRISMA statement for reporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses of studies that evaluate health care interventions: explanation and elaboration. (2009)World Health Organization 2020 guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour (2020)Risks and Benefits of Estrogen Plus Progestin in Healthy Postmenopausal Women: Principal Results From the Women's Health Initiative Randomized Controlled Trial (2002)
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Cetyl Peg/ppg-10/1 DimethiconeGeneral health support
Research direction: No studies foundEvidence: 0 studiesEvidence strength: Not enough research yet - no studies found for this specific claim
C
DimethiconeGeneral health support
Research direction: InconclusiveEvidence: 5 studiesEvidence strength: Moderate - supportive but mixed
C
Polyhydroxystearic AcidGeneral health support
Research direction: InconclusiveEvidence: 5 studiesEvidence strength: Moderate - supportive but mixed
The PRISMA statement for reporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses of studies that evaluate health care interventions: explanation and elaboration. (2009)Risks and Benefits of Estrogen Plus Progestin in Healthy Postmenopausal Women: Principal Results From the Women's Health Initiative Randomized Controlled Trial (2002)Single-step method of RNA isolation by acid guanidinium thiocyanate-phenol-chloroform extraction. (1987)
D
GlycerinGeneral health support
Research direction: Leans unsupportiveEvidence: 11 studiesEvidence strength: Weak - research is split or limited
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