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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Shielding your skin from harsh rays that can cause burns and accelerate signs of ageing (think fine lines and wrinkles), our reef-safe SPF and organic and vegan face sunscreens offer a smooth and silky feel on the skin and blend flawlessly underneath your makeup.
tocopherol
1.8% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
You'll also find vegan and natural face sunscreen formulas that are packed with skin-friendly botanicals that help strengthen your skin defence system while maintaining a natural moisture balance.
helianthus annuus hybrid oil
0.95% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
helianthus annuus seed oil
1.8% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
propolis extract
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
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Anti-oxidation
tocopherol
1.8% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
bisabolol
2.2% -
3.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
propolis extract
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
Sun protection
titanium dioxide
3.6% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
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
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
60/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
parfum
5.2% -
7.7%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
propolis extract
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate
0.95% -
1.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
1.8% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
bisabolol
2.2% -
3.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
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Potential irritants
parfum
5.2% -
7.7%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
propolis extract
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate
0.95% -
1.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
All ingredients
pongamia glabra seed oil
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
trihydroxystearin
9.2% -
13.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
parfum
5.2% -
7.7%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Ingredient list view
Pongamia glabra seed oil, Trihydroxystearin, Parfum, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Titanium dioxide, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Aluminum hydroxide, Stearic acid, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Helianthus annuus hybrid oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Propolis extract, Pollen extract, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Eugenol, Geraniol, Linalool
Sources
- Chemical and nutritional evaluation ofPongamia glabra oil andAcacia auriculaeformis oil
- α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
- Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oil
- Propolis: A Wonder Bees Product and Its Pharmacological Potentials