PRODUCT REVIEW
ACWELL Solar Defense Licorice Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Sun protection
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
- Moisturizing
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Sun protection
zinc oxide
4% -
4.8%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
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
homosalate
2.4% -
3%
Irritation risk:
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
butyloctyl salicylate
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
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
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
With a powerful chemical/physical hybrid formula, this lightweight sun cream blocks and protects against all four types of harmful sun rays UVA, UVB, infrared rays and blue light.
adenosine
0.25% -
0.5%
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)
niacinamide
0.55% -
0.8%
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
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Evens skin tone
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
5.5% -
6.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation
niacinamide
0.55% -
0.8%
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?
The lightweight but hydrating texture replenishes the skin and glides on smoothly, leaving skin without irritation or stickiness.
sodium hyaluronate
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
dimethicone
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
polymethylsilsesquioxane
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
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
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
5.5% -
6.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Reduces redness,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
homosalate
2.4% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
niacinamide
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial
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
adenosine
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
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)
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Potential irritants
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
5.5% -
6.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Reduces redness,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
homosalate
2.4% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
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Ingredient list view
Poterium officinale root extract, Veronica officinalis extract, Unknown, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Unknown, Water, Zinc oxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Homosalate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyloctyl salicylate, Lauryl peg-10 tris(trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl dimethicone, Titanium dioxide, Niacinamide, Caprylyl methicone, Veronica officinalis extract, Poterium officinale root extract, Pinus sylvestris bud extract, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Nelumbium speciosum flower extract, Solidago virgaurea extract, Eugenia caryophyllus bud extract, Artemisia vulgaris oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root water, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Magnesium sulfate, Dimethicone, 1,2-hexanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Stearic acid, Aluminum hydroxide, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl caprylate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Dipropylene glycol, Sodium citrate, Tocopherol, Silica, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cerium oxide, Hydrogen dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic acid
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