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Kids' Sunscreen Lotion

Name: up & up Kids' Sunscreen Lotion
Brand: up & up

spf

Overall score6.0

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✶ Hero ingredients

#2Aminomethyl Propanol

pH adjuster

#3Benzyl Alcohol

Preservative and fragrance component

#4Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Plant butter

Score breakdown

Overall

6.0

Hydration Efficacy4.7

Irritation Risk7.7

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Active Ingredient Strength2.0

Ingredient Transparency8.5

Formulation Safety7.7

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

What makes up & up Kids' Sunscreen Lotion stand out

up & up Kids' Sunscreen Lotion is a decent spf with an overall score of 6.0/9.8. it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dimethicone, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on low irritation risk (7.7). On the flip side, hydration could be stronger and active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

May not suit

⚠Very dry skin types looking for heavy-duty moisture
⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Softens and smooths — #4 in the INCI list
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Dimethicone
Softens and smooths — #7 in the INCI list
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Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Softens and smooths — #11 in the INCI list
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Softens and smooths — #15 in the INCI list
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Sorbitol
Draws in moisture — #17 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

21 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate #2Aminomethyl Propanol #3Benzyl Alcohol #4Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter #5Caprylyl Glycol #6Carbomer #7Dimethicone #8Disodium Edta #9Ethylhexylglycerin #10Fragrance #11Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil #12Phenoxyethanol #13Polyethyloxazoline #14Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate #15Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil #16Sorbitan Isostearate #17Sorbitol #18Stearic Acid #19Tocopherol #20Tridecyl Salicylate #21Water

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient7
Keeps the product fresh4
Softens and smooths4
Holds the formula together2
Formula balancers1
Added scent1
Draws in moisture1
Works on your skin1

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