3CE Boosting Sun Primer SPF50+ PA+++

Name: 3CE - Boosting Sun Primer SPF50+ PA+++
Brand: 3CE

SPF 50

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WORKS FOR

Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Anti-oxidation
Moisturizing
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KEY INGREDIENTS

c12-15 alkyl benzoate
centella asiatica extract
cyclomethicone
Uvinul A Plus
echium plantagineum seed oil
Octinoxate
helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables
homosalate
octocrylene
sodium hyaluronate
titanium dioxide
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IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

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$24.32

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Size: 50 ml

Boosting Sun Primer SPF50+ PA+++

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3CE Boosting Sun Skin Primer With Spf50+ Pa+++ 50 Ml, 50 ml

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Can the product deliver on its promises?

WIMJ summary for sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

Organic filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate
octocrylene
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
homosalate
ethylhexyl salicylate

Non-organic (mineral) filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
titanium dioxide

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WIMJ summary for anti-aging

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica extract.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
centella asiatica extract	MEDIUM
aloe barbadensis leaf juice	LOW

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WIMJ summary for evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"A complex made from extracts of edelweiss, sea buckthorn, green tea leaf and juniper fruit provide skin with moisture while chemical UV blockers with SPF 50+ PA+++ protect skin against sun damage."

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cyclomethicone, sodium hyaluronate.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cyclomethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
sodium hyaluronate	HIGH
centella asiatica extract	HIGH
cyclomethicone	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
centella asiatica extract	MEDIUM
hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract	LOW
camellia sinensis leaf water	LOW

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
homosalate
diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating	6.4% - 7.8%
homosalate A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation	4.8% - 5.9%
c12-15 alkyl benzoate Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth	3.2% - 4%
ethylhexyl salicylate Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen	3.3% - 4%
diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet	2.6% - 3.2%
butylene glycol Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin	1.7% - 2.1%
titanium dioxide Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin	2% - 2.4%
cyclomethicone A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer	1.3% - 1.5%
alcohol Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties	1% - 1.2%
octocrylene A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen	1.2% - 1.4%
butyloctyl salicylate A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own	0.6% - 0.9%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	0.6% - 0.9%
1,2-hexanediol A preservative	0.5% - 0.7%
viscum album leaf extract A plant extract that has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid research is lacking	0.45% - 0.65%
portulaca oleracea extract A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.45% - 0.7%
centella asiatica extract A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.	0.5% - 0.75%
aloe barbadensis leaf juice Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin	0.4% - 0.65%
hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking	0.35% - 0.6%
leontopodium alpinum extract	0.3% - 0.6%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.3% - 0.6%
echium plantagineum seed oil A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin	0.3% - 0.55%
camellia sinensis leaf water Green tea leaf water. Might have some minimal anti-oxidant effect	0.25% - 0.45%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.3% - 0.5%
glycine soja lipids	0.25% - 0.5%
cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missing	0.25% - 0.5%
helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function	0.3% - 0.55%
juniperus communis fruit extract Berry extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect	0.25% - 0.45%
behenyl alcohol Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient	0.3% - 0.55%
peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture	0.3% - 0.6%
aluminum stearate Used to help evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in a formulation	0.25% - 0.45%
sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.25% - 0.45%
polyhydroxystearic acid Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation	0.25% - 0.45%
isohexadecane Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent	0.3% - 0.55%
polysorbate 80 Helps water and oil mix together	0.2% - 0.35%
octyldodecanol An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation	0.2% - 0.35%
alumina The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products	0.25% - 0.45%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.1% - 0.15%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.15% - 0.25%
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