PRODUCT REVIEW
Ahava CC Cream SPF30 Colour Correction
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
octocrylene
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
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
2.5% -
3%
Irritation risk:
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.
phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid
2.1% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Ensulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
The tinted, colour-correcting sunblock disperses invisible micro-capsules of light-reflecting pigments to create a more unified skin tone appearance and reduce the look of dehydrated fine lines.
creatine
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Charged with SPF30 to fend off UVA/B damage, the multi-tasking formula shields your skin with a protective cushion while providing even coverage of its universal ‘one fits all’ shade to correct uneven skin tone and camouflage imperfections, like redness, dark circles and pigmentation.
alanine
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The scientifically-balanced blend of minerals deliver exceptional long-lasting hydration, and helps draw moisture and nutrients from the depths of skin to its outer layers, where it’s most needed.
dimethicone
0.35% -
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
glycine
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
dimethiconol
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
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Anti-oxidation
creatine
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness
dunaliella salina extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
parfum
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
butylphenyl methylpropional
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
allantoin
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
dimethicone
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
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
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
butylphenyl methylpropional
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
All ingredients
caprylyl methicone
5.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
homosalate
4.8% -
5.8%
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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Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylyl methicone, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Glycerin, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Propanediol, Cetyl alcohol, Cellulose acetate, Oryza sativa bran oil, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Glyceryl stearate, Galactoarabinan, Octocrylene, Phenoxyethanol, Aminomethyl propanol, Peg-75 stearate, Boron nitride, Dimethicone, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Caprylyl glycol, Urea, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Allantoin, Parfum, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Linalool, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Chlorphenesin, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium gum, Saccharide hydrolysate, Acrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Disodium edta, Hydrogenated polydecene, Magnesium aspartate, Propylene glycol stearate, Xanthan gum, Dimethiconol, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Magnesium stearate, Mica, Unknown, Ci 77510, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Creatine, Pullulan, Glycine, Alanine, Phoenix dactylifera fruit extract, Dunaliella salina extract, Maris aqua, Unknown, Sea water
Sources
- Opinion on Homosalate - Scientific Committee on Consumer Products
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Study on the Composition of Rice Bran Oil and Its Higher Free Fatty Acids Value
- Safety Assessment of Boron Nitride as Used in Cosmetics
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Topical urea in skincare: A review
- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmetics
- Magnesium ions inhibit the antigen-presenting function of human epidermal Langerhans cells in vivo and in vitro. Involvement of ATPase, HLA-DR, B7 molecules, and cytokines
- Dermal penetration of creatine from a face-care formulation containing creatine, guarana and glycerol is linked to effective antiwrinkle and antisagging efficacy in male subjects
- Folic acid and creatine improve the firmness of human skin in vivo
- The Creatine Kinase System in Human Skin: Protective Effects of Creatine Against Oxidative and UV Damage In Vitro and In Vivo
- Effect of Topical Application of Glycine and Proline on Recalcitrant Leg Ulcers of Prolidase Deficiency
- Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytes
- Combination of amino acids reduces pigmentation in B16F0 melanoma cells
- Dunaliella salina alga extract inhibits the production of interleukin-6, nitric oxide, and reactive oxygen species by regulating nuclear factor-κB/Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription in virus-infected RAW264.7 cells