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ABOUT_TONE Lightful Tone Up Sun Essence

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Niacinamide 0.95% - 1.15%Beta-glucan 0.15% - 0.3%

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Product summary

We assess that "ABOUT_TONE - Lightful Tone Up Sun Essence" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (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).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: butyloctyl salicylate, uvinul a plus, uvinul t and polysilicone-15. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

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 medium. 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 14.30$ in the United States.

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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.

titanium dioxide 2.1% - 2.5%

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

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

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 1.9% - 2.4%

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

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

butyloctyl salicylate 2% - 2.4%

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

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

Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

This product can also 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.

adenosine 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

hyaluronic acid 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

beta-glucan 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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).

niacinamide 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Contains 5 types of Hyaluronic Acid with different molecular weights promoting deep hydration and soothing effect.

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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, hyaluronic acid.

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: squalane, cetearyl alcohol.

glycerin 2.5% - 3%

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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

beta-glucan 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 0.2% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.95% - 1.15%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

beta-glucan 0.15% - 0.3%

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Works for: Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

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Potential irritants

hibiscus esculentus fruit extract 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals. It can be irritating

parfum 0.1% - 0.15%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

dibutyl adipate 5.9% - 7.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

dicaprylyl carbonate 4.4% - 5.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Dibutyl adipate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butyloctyl salicylate, Titanium dioxide, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Polysilicone-15, Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl triazone, Cetearyl olivate, Pentylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, 1,2-hexanediol, Behenyl alcohol, Sorbitan olivate, Rhododendron ferrugineum flower extract, Corchorus olitorius leaf extract, Angelica keiskei extract, Nelumbo nucifera root extract, Hibiscus esculentus fruit extract, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, C14-22 alcohols, Polyglyceryl-2 caprate, Sucrose stearate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Stearic acid, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alumina, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Glyceryl caprylate, Xanthan gum, Adenosine, Squalane, Butylene glycol, Tocopherol, Glucose, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Benzyl glycol, Beta-glucan, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Disodium phosphate, Hyaluronic acid, Parfum, Ci 77491

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WIMJ similarity score		86%	87%	86%	86%	84%	84%	84%	84%	83%	83%	83%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +15 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +8 more Other: ceramide np centella asiatica extract +9 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +7 more Other: centella asiatica extract diethylhexyl butamido triazone +5 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +8 more Other: ceramide np centella asiatica extract +9 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: diethylhexyl butamido triazone dipotassium glycyrrhizate +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +9 more Other: panthenol hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +9 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +8 more Other: biosaccharide gum-1 bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +8 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: panthenol phytosphingosine +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +8 more Other: madecassoside panthenol +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +7 more Other: ceramide as ceramide eop +11 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: diethylhexyl butamido triazone methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol +3 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? hibiscus esculentus fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +17 more	ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +14 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +17 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +11 more	anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +15 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +11 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +41 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

ABOUT_TONE Lightful Tone Up Sun Essence

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Moisturizing

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