PRODUCT REVIEW

A'PIEU Pure Block Natural Daily Sun Cream SPF45 PA+++

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Evens skin tone
Sun protection
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Panthenol 0.25% - 0.45%Dimethicone 0.35% - 0.6%

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Product summary

The ingredient list suggests that "A'PIEU - Pure Block Natural Daily Sun Cream SPF45 PA+++" can provide reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because 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).

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: tinosorb s 2.40% - 3.00%, avobenzone 1.90% - 2.30%, octinoxate 5.60% - 6.80%, octisalate 4.60% - 5.70% and ensulizole 3.20% - 3.90%.

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 this product 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 for 1999.99KSH in Kenya and from 7.65$ up to 18.99$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Does not work for

Anti-blemish

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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 2.4% - 3%

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

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.9% - 2.3%

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.

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5.6% - 6.8%

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

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Sun protection is critical to preventing dark spots, wrinkles, and other signs of skin damage and aging.

Source: Glowsecret

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.

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Sun protection is critical to preventing dark spots, wrinkles, and other signs of skin damage and aging.

Source: Glowsecret

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).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Pure Block Natural Daily Sun Cream SPF45 PA+++

Source: From product name

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, butylene glycol.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

dimethicone 0.35% - 0.6%

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

glycerin 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

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

caprylic/capric triglyceride 1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Provides strong and durable protection against UVA and UVB (SPF45/PA+++) , helping to keep your skin clear and bright, free of blemishes caused by sun damage.

Source: Glowsecret

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

panthenol 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

dimethicone 0.35% - 0.6%

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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

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5.6% - 6.8%

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Works for: Sun protection

citrus aurantifolia flower extract 0.65% - 1%

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Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.5% - 0.75%

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

All ingredients

water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5.6% - 6.8%

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Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl salicylate 4.6% - 5.7%

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Works for: Sun protection

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butylene glycol, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Glyceryl stearate, Citrus aurantifolia flower extract, Cetearyl olivate, Sea water, Prunus persica flower extract, Cetearyl alcohol, Nylon-12, Sorbitan olivate, Pyrus malus flower extract, Polyacrylate-13, Sodium hydroxide, Dimethicone, Caprylyl glycol, Panthenol, Polyisobutene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl acetate, Punica granatum flower extract, Parfum, Sorbitan stearate, Prunus avium flower extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract, Polysorbate 20, Bht, Sorbitan isostearate, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Propylene glycol, Rosa damascena flower water, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Hexanediol, Malpighia emarginata fruit extract, Peg-100 stearate, Linalool, Limonene, Rosa damascena flower water, Potassium sorbate, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta, Peg-100 stearate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Malpighia glabra fruit extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Disodium edta

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WIMJ similarity score		53%	65%	61%	59%	59%	59%	59%	59%	59%	58%	57%
SPF	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +7 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more Other: urea octocrylene	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: bisabolol butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate dipotassium glycyrrhizate +2 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +9 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate butyloctyl salicylate +7 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: cocos nucifera fruit extract ethylhexyl triazone +1 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate diethylhexyl butamido triazone +3 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol +5 more	Common: panthenol bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +6 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl triazone +6 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate diethylhexyl butamido triazone +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	eucalyptus globulus leaf extract Has skin benefit? butylphenyl methylpropional Has skin benefit? +26 more	commiphora myrrha oil Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower oil Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +14 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium amara flower water Has skin benefit? +17 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +16 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +11 more	melissa officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +15 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +32 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +25 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

A'PIEU Pure Block Natural Daily Sun Cream SPF45 PA+++

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Product summary

Sunscreen filters

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Price

What can the product work for?

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

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