Sheer Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion
Backed by 20 studiesOverall grade based on research across 8 ingredients.
36out of 100Grade D
Research evidence score
Weighed against 20 published studies · led by Niacinamide
Ingredient breakdown
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NiacinamideReduces hyperpigmentation and improves skin barrier
Research direction: No studies foundEvidence: 0 studiesEvidence strength: Not enough research yet - no studies found for this specific claim
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SqualaneMoisturizes without clogging pores
Research direction: No studies foundEvidence: 0 studiesEvidence strength: Not enough research yet - no studies found for this specific claim
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Water (aqua)General health support
Research direction: No studies foundEvidence: 0 studiesEvidence strength: Not enough research yet - no studies found for this specific claim
C
Caprylic/capric TriglycerideGeneral health support
Research direction: InconclusiveEvidence: 5 studiesEvidence strength: Moderate - supportive but mixed
C
Ethylhexyl OlivateGeneral 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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Butyloctyl SalicylateGeneral health support
Research direction: No studies foundEvidence: 0 studiesEvidence strength: Not enough research yet - no studies found for this specific claim
C
Isoamyl LaurateGeneral 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
Glyceryl Stearate SEGeneral 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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