Name: Walgreens Sheer Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50
Brand: Walgreens
SKU: 453292
Availability: InStock
Rating: 63 (1 reviews)

Walgreens Sheer Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50

Walgreens Boots Alliance

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

6

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-7)

What's inside

Phenyl Trimethicone

Not intended for consumption, potential toxicity if ingested, may accumulate in tissues, unknown long-term oral effects

Styrene/acrylates Copolymer

Potential residual styrene monomer exposure (IARC Group 2A carcinogen), potential migration from food-contact coatings, microplastic ingestion with uncertain long-term effects, possible gastrointestinal irritation/inflammation (animal data), environmental persistence

Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer

Potential skin irritation or sensitization in topical use, limited safety data for ingestion, synthetic polymer with unclear metabolic fate if consumed

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Potential for skin irritation, possible gut irritation if ingested, ultra-processed, limited long-term oral safety data

Phenethyl Alcohol

Skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, potential toxicity if ingested in large amounts

Bis-Vinyldimethicone/PEG-10 Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Potential for skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, environmental persistence

Water

Hydration, solvent for ingredients

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Not approved for food use, possible skin irritation, potential for systemic absorption, lacks nutritional value

Sodium Chloride

Inexpensive, biodegradable, helps adjust product consistency

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Emollient, skin-conditioning, enhances product texture and absorption

Glycerin

Moisturizing agent, solvent, enhances texture and stability in formulations

Silica

Improves powder flow and prevents caking in food and pharmaceutical formulations

Glyceryl Behenate

Emollient properties, improves texture and stability of topical products

Caprylyl Glycol

Skin conditioning, antimicrobial preservative booster

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Provides skin and hair conditioning, improves texture and spreadability of formulations

Phenylpropyl Ethyl Methicone

Improves spreadability, provides water-resistant and conditioning properties, enhances cleaning formulation aesthetics

Colloidal Oatmeal

Soothes skin, supports skin barrier function, anti-itch properties

Phenoxyethanol

Effective preservative, broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, low volatility, generally well-tolerated at typical use levels

Chlorphenesin

Effective antimicrobial preservative, extends shelf life of personal care products

Dimethicone

Skin conditioning, forms protective barrier, reduces irritation from other ingredients, non-toxic, non-comedogenic

Chrysanthemum Parthenium (Feverfew) Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice

Anti-inflammatory, may reduce frequency and severity of migraines, potential relief of arthritis symptoms, antioxidant properties

Product Details

Form Type

cream

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