PRODUCT REVIEW

3LAB WW Day SPF 40

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Moisturizing
Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone

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Key actives

Ceramide np 0.2% - 0.75%Butyrospermum parkii butter 0.3% - 0.7%

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Product summary

We believe that "3LAB - WW Day SPF 40" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

This sunscreen should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), butyloctyl salicylate 3.90% - 5.90%, octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 10.00% (declared) and octocrylene 2.60% (declared).

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails for 425.00$ in the United States and for 320.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work 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.

octocrylene 2.6%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

homosalate 10%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

This multifunctional cream provides everyday protection from damaging UVA/UVB rays while also fighting against the signs of aging.

Source: Feelunique

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: acetyl heptapeptide-9, oligopeptide-4, oligopeptide-5, sh-polypeptide-7.

sh-polypeptide-7 0.2% - 0.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

oligopeptide-5 0.3% - 0.75%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

oligopeptide-4 0.35% - 0.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

This multifunctional cream provides everyday protection from damaging UVA/UVB rays while also fighting against the signs of aging.

Source: Feelunique

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: glycerin, isomalt.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl heptapeptide-9, ceramide np, oligopeptide-4, oligopeptide-5, sh-polypeptide-7

glycerin 0.95% - 1.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

phytosterols 0.2% - 0.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function

polymethylsilsesquioxane 2.2% - 3.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

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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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

ceramide np 0.2% - 0.75%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Potential irritants

citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil 0.15% - 0.6%

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An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil 0.1% - 0.45%

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A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

Comodogenic ingredients

ethylhexyl palmitate 4.6% - 7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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isododecane 23% - 35%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

dimethicone/bis-isobutyl ppg-20 crosspolymer 4.8% - 7.2%

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Helps to create a nice product texture

ethylhexyl palmitate 4.6% - 7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

Ingredient list view

Isododecane, Dimethicone/bis-isobutyl ppg-20 crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Butyloctyl salicylate, Caprylyl methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Water, Glycerin, Peg-12 dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymer, Silica, Melia azadirachta extract, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Oligopeptide-4, Oligopeptide-5, Sh-polypeptide-7, Acetyl heptapeptide-9, Isomalt, Vitis vinifera fruit cell extract, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Lecithin, Xanthan gum, Hydrolyzed pea protein, Squalane, Phytosterols, Ceramide np, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Diacetyl boldine, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethyl isosorbide, Sodium phosphate, Disodium edta, Colloidal gold, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene

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WIMJ similarity score		35%	31%	30%	30%	30%	30%	29%	29%	29%	29%
SPF	SPF 40	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 60	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	oligopeptide-4 oligopeptide-5 +15 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +4 more Other: aleurites moluccanus seed oil allantoin +3 more	Common: glycerin polymethylsilsesquioxane +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +4 more	Common: ceramide np butyloctyl salicylate +1 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide eop +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +5 more Other: dimethicone tocopherol	Common: butyloctyl salicylate glycerin Other: anhydroxylitol bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +5 more	Common: glycerin butyloctyl salicylate Other: niacinamide lactic acid +5 more	Common: ceramide np octocrylene +5 more Other: ferric hexapeptide-35 niacinamide +19 more	Common: ceramide np butyloctyl salicylate Other: ceramide ap phytosphingosine +8 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more Other: jojoba esters mannitol	Common: butyloctyl salicylate butyloctyl salicylate +6 more Other: beeswax dimethicone +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	lavandula hybrida oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? +13 more	vanilla planifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +11 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +14 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? sodium anisate Has skin benefit? +8 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? tbhq Has skin benefit? +21 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? boswellia serrata resin extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +15 more
All ingredients	isododecane Has skin benefit? dimethicone/bis-isobutyl ppg-20 crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +40 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +35 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Has skin benefit? +23 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +61 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +37 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +36 more

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3LAB WW Day SPF 40

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Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

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