ABLOOM Slow Skincare Organic Luminous SPF 30+ Cream - NUDE
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 30 · 1 UV filterBroad spectrum
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.
It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.
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.
Evens skin toneGlycyrrhiza glabra root extractStrong evidence
“The added pigments soften imperfections, correct uneven skin tone and give your skin a flawless, luminous appearance .”
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).
Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juiceStrong evidence
“The cream promotes collagen production, nourishes damaged skin, supports cel regeneration, hydrates and enhances that much desired natural look.”
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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Althaea officinalis root extract + 6 moreGood evidence
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, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Salvia officinalis oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~26–32%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceZinc oxide~12–15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideCaprylic/capric triglyceride~6.6–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~5–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~3.7–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateC12-20 alkyl glucoside~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideC14-22 alcohols~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsPersea gratissima oil~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilSchinziophyton rautanenii kernel oil~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coco-caprylate/caprate~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/capratePolyhydroxystearic acid~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidWater~0.9–1.1%
Rubus idaeus fruit extract~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractAlcohol~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholMica~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaSilicon/titanium/cerium/iron oxides~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Codium fragile extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Xanthan gum~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSalvia officinalis oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiablesFucus vesiculosus extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractDaucus carota sativa root extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractAlthaea officinalis root extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractCitrus aurantium dulcis flower extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Foeniculum vulgare seed extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilNereocystis leutkeana extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Postelsia palmaeformis thallus extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sambucus nigra fruit extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra fruit extractStyrax benzoin resin extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Urtica dioica extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Zinc oxide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, C14-22 alcohols, Persea gratissima oil, Schinziophyton rautanenii kernel oil, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Water, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Alcohol, Mica, Silicon/titanium/cerium/iron oxides, Codium fragile extract, Glycerin, Potassium sorbate, Xanthan gum, Salvia officinalis oil, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract, Foeniculum vulgare seed extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Nereocystis leutkeana extract, Postelsia palmaeformis thallus extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Styrax benzoin resin extract, Urtica dioica extract, Sodium benzoate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
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Product summary
We are worried that "ABLOOM Slow Skincare - Organic Luminous SPF 30+ Cream - NUDE" might not be able to provide reliable sun protection because it uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively weak concentration.
It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream.
Sunscreen filters
This moisturizer is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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