Ahava CC Cream SPF30 Colour Correction
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Sun protectionSPF 30 · 6 UV filtersBroad spectrum
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.
Evens skin toneAlanineWorks well
“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.”
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-agingCreatineWorks well
“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.”
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.
These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: creatine.
MoisturizingUrea, Glycerin + 16 moreWorks well
“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.”
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:
alanine, galactoarabinan.
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: dimethicone, dimethiconol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Creatine, Dunaliella salina extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (creatine) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Butylphenyl methylpropional + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylyl methicone~5.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeHomosalate~4.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about HomosalateEthylhexyl salicylate~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not 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
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateGlycerin~2.5–3%
- 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 GlycerinButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethanePhenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acidPropanediol~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolZea mays starch~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchCetyl alcohol~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCellulose acetate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa bran oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilTitanium dioxide~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl stearate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateGalactoarabinan~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GalactoarabinanOctocrylene~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about OctocrylenePhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAminomethyl propanol~0.3–0.6%
Peg-75 stearate~0.3–0.6%
Boron nitride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to absord oil and evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in product formulation
More about Boron nitrideDimethicone~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeIron oxides~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77492~0.3–0.5%
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolUrea~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaCeteth-20~0.45–0.65%
Steareth-20~0.4–0.6%
Allantoin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinParfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButylphenyl methylpropional~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalLinalool~0.25–0.45%
Geraniol~0.25–0.45%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalCitronellol~0.25–0.45%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Lysolecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LysolecithinSclerotium gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumSaccharide hydrolysate~0.25–0.5%
Acrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77491~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Disodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Hydrogenated polydecene~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneMagnesium aspartate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and calm down inflammation in skin
More about Magnesium aspartatePropylene glycol stearate~0.25–0.5%
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDimethiconol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconolIron oxides~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77499~0.25–0.5%
Magnesium stearate~0.3–0.55%
Mica~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCi 77510~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Creatine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness
More about CreatinePullulan~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanGlycine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineAlanine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about AlaninePhoenix dactylifera fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dunaliella salina extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Dunaliella salina extractMaris aqua~0.2–0.35%
Sea water~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterIngredient list view
Water, Caprylyl methicone, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Glycerin, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Propanediol, Zea mays starch, Unknown, 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
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| AhavaCC Cream SPF30 Colour CorrectionYOUR PRODUCT | LumeneNordic Hydra [LÄHDE] SPF30 Day Fluid | The OrdinaryMineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants | SmashboxCamera Ready BB Cream SPF 35 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 47% | 45% | 45% |
| Price | $47.00 | $33.19−$13.81 | $6.70−$40.30 | $36.14−$10.86 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 18 | 6 of 18 | 4 of 18 |
| Key difference | — | Biosaccharide Gum-1 | Linoleic Acid | Ascorbyl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 35 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
We assess that "Ahava - CC Cream SPF30 Colour Correction" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
This sunscreen should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 2.50% - 3.00%, octisalate 3.60% - 4.40%, homosalate 4.80% - 5.80%, octocrylene 0.60% - 0.90% and ensulizole 2.10% - 2.50%.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 31.99$ up to 39.00$ in the United States and from 14.00£ up to 31.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of Boron Nitride as Used in Cosmetics cir-safety.org
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- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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