Sport Continuous Spray SPF 30 – Tropical Coconut

2 Reviews

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   relievedToucan0

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   If I could give this sunscreen zero stars I would. While it claims to have “70% + certified organic ingredients,” the other 30% are terrible for you, carcinogenic and bad for the environment: Avobenzone, Octinoxate, Octisalate, and Octocrylene. It’s also ranked very low by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a great site for determining how toxic or healthy the cosmetics you put on your skin are. Wish I had known all of this before I ordered it. Plus on top of everything, it’s incredibly expensive.

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   finickyFerret0

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   I love aerosol sunscreens for the body because they are quick to apply. I live near an ocean, so I usually keep a can of sunscreen in the trunk of my car along with a pair of flip flops and a clean towel. People who visit me from out-of-state sometimes request spontaneous beach walks after lunch.

   The active ingredients are Avobenzone 2.0%, Octinoxate 7.5%, Octisalate 4.0%, Octocrylene 7.0%. I can use this on the body with no problems. (I don’t wear chemical sunscreens on my face because they are too harsh; instead I use mineral sunscreens such as Bare Minerals Prep Step.) The alcohol in this makes it dry quickly but if you’re avoiding alcohol in your skin care products, you might not like the formula for that reason. I happen to enjoy the tropical coconut scent, but if you’re not a coconut fan, there are other fragrances available such as cucumber and citrus mimosa, or you can buy the unscented version.

   SPF 30 is plenty for a few hours of sun exposure but if I were going to spend an entire day at the beach, I’d probably want more protection. Coola does offer another spray with SPF 50 protection in a fragrance free formula.

   PROS:

   1. Convenient.
   2. Dries quickly.
   3. Less messy to apply than lotion, and faster.
   4. Doesn’t leave obvious residue on the skin. (Some aerosol sunscreens leave behind an oily or greasy-feeling film.)
   5. Pleasant coconut scent.

   CONS:

   1. This is expensive compared to drugstore sunscreens. A three-ounce can is $20 and the eight-ounce can is $36. A small three-ounce can only lasts me two or three weeks so I recommend the larger eight-ounce can unless you are traveling.

   3. Although Coola’s sprays are suitable for the body, I would not want to use it on the face. (I use Bare Minerals Prep Step for the face because it’s better for sensitive skin. It’s mineral-based, unscented, and alcohol-free.)

   The Verdict:

   In spite of the price, I’d buy this again.

   By the way, when you pick up a new can at Ulta or Sephora, look for the thin plastic seal that Coola puts over the nozzle – if it’s still there you know that no one has tampered with it in the store.

   INGREDIENTS:

   -Avobenzone 2%
   -Octinoxate 7.5%
   -Octisalate 4%
   -Octocrylene 7%

   Alcohol, Algae Extract, Aloe Barbedensis Leaf Juice, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Glycerin*, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil*, *Certified Organic Red Raspberry Seed Oil.