Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
100% mineral sunscreen with SPF 30
FEATURES
Broad spectrum protection, Light-diffusing pearl and apricot pigments for subtle glow
BEST FOR
All skin types
CHECKS
Free of alcohol, sulfate, silicon, paraben, fragrance
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Sun Protection Skin GlowBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Hero Cosmetics Says
Product Description:
100% mineral, broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen starring light-diffusing pearl + apricot pigments to leave you with a subtle glow.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
water (aqua), caprylic/capric triglyceride, propanediol, C13-15 alkane, C15-19 alkane, butyloctyl salicylate, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, octyldodecanol, cetearyl alcohol, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, hippophae rhamnoides oil, betaine, mica, musa sapientum (banana) leaf/trunk extract, silica, coco-glucoside, arachidyl alcohol, xanthan gum, polyhydroxystearic acid, polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, isostearic acid, lecithin, polyglyceryl-3 lactate/laurate, polyglycerin-3, bisabolol, tocopherol, behenyl alcohol, caprylhydroxamic acid, sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine, citric acid, arachidyl glucoside, ectoin, niacinamide, maltodextrin, sodium citrate, sodium phytate, terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, lactobacillus ferment, tin oxide, glucose, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, yellow iron oxide, red iron oxide, titanium dioxide
Key Ingredients
mineral-sunscreen-filters, pearl-pigments, apricot-pigments
Ingredients Details
Water (aqua)
Common Name(s): Water (aqua) extract
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides antioxidant protection, soothing anti-inflammatory effects, and skin-conditioning benefits through plant-derived polyphenols and phytochemicals.
Why It's Used: Plant extracts concentrate bioactive phytochemicals evolved for environmental protection โ uv, microbial, and oxidative stressors โ that translate to skin benefits.
How It Works: Polyphenols (flavonoids, phenolic acids) inhibit nf-ฮบb-mediated inflammatory signaling, scavenge reactive oxygen species through electron donation, and chelate pro-oxidant metal ions to reduce oxidative skin damage.
Typically Found In: Serums,toners,moisturizers,masks,essences
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Botanical extracts
Secondary Functions: Antioxidant,anti-inflammatory
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract; no animal components.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1899-12-31 00:00:00 -0800
Sensitivity Concerns: Low sensitization potential at recommended use concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Well-characterized cosmetic ingredient with established safety profile. generally non-irritating at typical use concentrations. suitable for leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,hyaluronic acid,vitamin c,ceramides
Avoid Combining With: Strong oxidizing agents
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Plant secondary metabolites (flavonoids, terpenes, phenolic acids) are biosynthesized as defense compounds against uv, herbivores, and pathogens. their anti-inflammatory activity typically derives from competitive inhibition of cox-2 and 5-lox enzymes (ic50 1โ50 ยตm), while antioxidant activity involves single electron transfer (set) and hydrogen atom transfer (hat) mechanisms with structure-dependent rate constants.
Last Verified: Cosing eu database; pcpc cosmetic ingredient safety reviews; phytochemical and ethnobotanical literature
Primary Sources: 2025-01-15