Quick Summary:
Date Tested: 9/25/2024
In this Coppertone water babies SPF 50 sunscreen lotion review, I find a very poor performing sunscreen which is due to its very low viscosity (Thanks for the sample Jacob)! Also, yes, I realize how I have been MIA these past few months, and need to get back up to speed on these sunscreen posts (I currently have 15 sunscreen waiting to be posted!). I do have a valid excuse though, I have been working through my surgical technology program (halfway through), and have decided to continue my studies to go to nursing school since I scored a 94.7% on the ATI TEAS. Well, might as well try I suppose. Anyways, on to the review!
The Coppertone water babies SPF 50 sunscreen lotion is a chemical sunscreen formulation using the active ingredients of Avobenzone at 3%, Homosalate at 9%, Octisalate at 4.5%, and Octocrylene at 9%.
The Coppertone water babies SPF 50 sunscreen lotion only blocked 36.76% of irradiated UVA, filtered 29.70% UVB, and reduced 36.34% of total UVI.
Coppertone water babies SPF 50 sunscreen lotion ingredients
Active ingredients: Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (9%), Octisalate (4.5%), Octocrylene (9%)
Inactive Ingredients: Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Fragrance, Tocopherol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Manufacturers Website: www.coppertone.com
Coppertone water babies SPF 50 sunscreen lotion characteristics at a glance:
- Broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection
- Hypoallergenic
- Pediatrician tested
- Photostable
- Water resistant (80 min)
- Viscosity is low.
Prepared slide BEFORE testing
The Coppertone water babies SPF 50 sunscreen lotion exhibited major thinning in the center of the sample which very likely contributed to its poor testing results. This is due to the very low viscosity of the lotion.
Coppertone water babies SPF 50 sunscreen lotion UV blocking test results
Ultraviolet light quick reference:
UVA: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 315nm – 400nm. The “Aging UV light” – Causes wrinkles.
UVB: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 280nm – 315nm. The “Bad UV light” – Causes skin cancer.
UVI: The global sun UV index. The more a sunscreen can reduce the level of UVI, the better.
UV test results:
Ultraviolet sensor readings:
| Before Sunscreen | After Sunscreen | % UV Blocked | |
| TEMP | 83.23 | 84.12 | |
| UVA | 39743.5 | 25134.75 | 36.76% |
| UVB | 2152 | 1512.75 | 29.70% |
| UVI | 23.42 | 14.91 | 36.34% |
Want to know more about how I test sunscreen? Head here to read about the details.
Testing notes:
I would not recommend this product for any babies, nor would I recommend this product for any human. It is just too runny.
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