Coola Classic Sunscreen Unscented SPF 50
64/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Coola Classic Sunscreen Unscented SPF 50 is a chemical sunscreen using an older-generation blend of avobenzone, octinoxate, octisalate and octocrylene. It wears with a balanced finish, stays lightweight, and shows minimal white cast, and it rates as a good makeup base with low pore-clogging risk. Note that it scores high on sweat-sting, so it may not suit very sensitive or eye-area application. With moderate protection and a score of 63.8/100, it is a reasonable everyday choice for those who want an unscented formula.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
46
- +30 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +16)
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +8 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #3, UV filter
- +15.2 Octocrylene at #4, UV filter
- β5.4 UVB coverage saturated
- Γ0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- Γ0.75 Avobenzone + octinoxate degrade each other in sunlight
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
Medium
50
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10.5 Octocrylene at #4, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β3.5 Avobenzone at #1, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
97
- +100 Starting score
- β3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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Eye sting
High
26
- +100 Starting score
- β24 Avobenzone at #1, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β15 Octocrylene at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β9 Octisalate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β10 Volatile alcohol at #6
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Heavy feel
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Cera Alba at #23, wax film
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Comedogenic
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Persea Gratissima Oil at #15, moderate comedogenic signal
- β1 Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil at #14, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Persea Gratissima Oil)
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate)
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Fabric stains
High
25
- +100 Starting score
- β50 Avobenzone at #1, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β15 Octocrylene at #4, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 13 Volatile alcohol at #6
- β 4 Glycerin at #11, the anchor humectant
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Sorbitol)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Persea Gratissima Oil)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 3 Volatile alcohol at #6
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Persea Gratissima Oil)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 6 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #6), fast, even canvas
- β 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (23)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 30 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 24 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 50 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 18 UV protection
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 8 UV protection
- β 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene)
- β 15.2 UV protection
- β 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 15 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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Botanical extract
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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Botanical extract
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pH adjuster
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Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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11 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Botanical extract
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
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Plant oil, an emollient
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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18 Sorbitol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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19 Sebacic Acid
Supporting ingredient
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20 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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22 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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23 Cera Alba
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
Is Coola Classic Unscented SPF 50 good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It has a balanced finish and a low breakout-trigger rating, so it is generally friendly for oily and acne-prone skin. It also rates as a good base under makeup.
Does the Coola Classic Sunscreen Unscented SPF 50 sting?
It rates high on sweat-sting, so it may not suit very sensitive skin or application near the eyes. Keep it away from the eye area.
Is it mineral or chemical?
It is chemical, using avobenzone, octinoxate, octisalate and octocrylene. These are older-generation filters.