Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Carnosine + 14 moreStrong evidence
“nourishes and cares for the skin”
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:
arginine, betaine.
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: arginine, cannabis sativa seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“The Astrid Sun Sensitive is a sunscreen that reliably protects your skin against UV rays and helps you prevent not just sunburn and pigment spots, but also reduced skin elasticity, collagen loss and other signs of skin ageing.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Carnosine, Tocopheryl acetate + 3 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Carnosine, Tocopherol + 1 moreModerate evidence
This product contains carnosine. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy23 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Homosalate~5.5–6.8%
- 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 HomosalateOctocrylene~4.6–5.6%
- 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 OctocryleneC12-15 alkyl benzoate~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateEthylhexyl salicylate~3.2–3.9%
- 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 salicylateButyloctyl salicylate~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Butyloctyl salicylatePhenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid~2.2–2.7%
- 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 acidBis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineEthylhexyl triazone~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Ethylhexyl triazoneGlycerin~1–1.3%
- 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 GlycerinSilica~1.1–1.3%
Potassium cetyl phosphate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateButylene glycol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolUndecane~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecaneHydrogenated palm glycerides~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glyceridesArginine~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArgininePanthenol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAllantoin~0.3–0.6%
- 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 AllantoinAscorbyl palmitate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateBeta-carotene~0.3–0.55%
Bisabolol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about BisabololCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carnosine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosineLecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinGlyceryl oleate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateGlyceryl stearate~0.3–0.55%
- 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 stearateIsopropyl myristate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateTetrasodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Cannabis sativa seed oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Cannabis sativa seed oilDaucus carota sativa extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Arachis hypogaea oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Betaine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSodium cetearyl sulfate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cetearyl sulfateSodium chloride~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Sodium sulfate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfateT-butyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholCitric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateTriacontanyl pvp~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tridecane~0.15–0.3%
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.2%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.25%
Bht~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Homosalate, Octocrylene, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyloctyl salicylate, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Ethylhexyl triazone, Glycerin, Silica, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Butylene glycol, Undecane, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Arginine, Panthenol, Allantoin, Ascorbyl palmitate, Beta-carotene, Bisabolol, Caprylyl glycol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Carnosine, Lecithin, Glyceryl oleate, Glyceryl stearate, Isopropyl myristate, Tetrasodium edta, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Daucus carota sativa extract, Arachis hypogaea oil, Betaine, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium sulfate, T-butyl alcohol, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Triacontanyl pvp, Tridecane, 1,2-hexanediol, Xanthan gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Bht
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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.
| AstridSun Sensitive Face Cream 50+YOUR PRODUCT | BaleaMed Ultra Sensitive Day Cream | 12 GRABSOlibetaine Rich Hyaluron Moist Cream | S. NatureCrema Facial Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 53% | 53% |
| Price | $10.63 | $5.99−$4.64 | $19.80+$9.17 | $19.01+$8.38 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 16 | 5 of 16 | 4 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Uvinul A Plus | Niacinamide | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Astrid - Sun Sensitive Face Cream 50+" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (betaine 0.25% - 0.45%, carnosine 0.25% - 0.45%, panthenol 0.40% - 0.65%, arginine 0.40% - 0.65% and glycerin 1.00% - 1.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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