Everything you need to know about Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Matte SPF 45

Overview

What it is

This is a lightweight, gel-based sunscreen with broad-spectrum SPF 45 designed to protect against UV damage. It is formulated to avoid leaving any white residue and aims to provide a matte finish. Suitable for women of color, it includes ingredients commonly used for moisturizing and soothing the skin.

Key ingredients and their functions

  • Avobenzone - UV filter
  • Homosalate - UV filter
  • Octisalate - UV filter
  • Octocrylene - UV filter
  • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract - soothing agent
  • Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter - moisturizing agent
  • Squalane - moisturizing agent
  • Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3 - film-forming agent

How it works

The product functions primarily by using a combination of UV filters such as Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, and Octocrylene to help protect the skin from sun damage by absorbing UV rays. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is included to help soothe the skin, while Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter and Squalane are intended to provide moisturizing effects. The inclusion of Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3 supports a smoother application and contributes to the matte finish by forming a lightweight film on the skin.

Classification

We've classified it under categories
Sunscreens

Price

Brand category

Spa/Therapeutic

Product Analysis

Benefits

Special Features

It was formulated with SPF

This product has 12 ingredients which is below average for this category.

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Full Ingredient List

Avobenzone 3.0%, Homosalate 10.0%, Octisalate 5.0%, Octocrylene 5.0% INACTIVE INGREDIENTS Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3, Isododecane, Silica, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate

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About the brand

They say: "Black Girl Sunscreen was designed to start the conversation around sun safety and education. BGS took the #1 reason Black women weren't wearing sunscreen and solved it in a way that connected with them specifically."

Disclaimer

The information provided here is based on public brand-provided information and based on commonly known practices and formulation guidelines in the cosmetic industry. It is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. We cannot guarantee the efficacy or safety of the product as individual results may vary.

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