PRODUCT REVIEW
Australian Gold Botanical Lotion, SPF 30
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Sun protection
- Moisturizing
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-aging
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Sun protection
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.
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
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
zinc oxide
3%
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
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Anti-aging
butyrospermum parkii butter
6.5% -
8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
polymethylsilsesquioxane
0.7% -
1.05%
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
panthenol
0.75% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
peg-10 dimethicone
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
eucalyptus globulus leaf extract
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
parfum
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
6.5% -
8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
porphyra umbilicalis extract
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have an anti-oxidant effect in skin but evidence is lacking
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
butyrospermum parkii butter
6.5% -
8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
panthenol
0.75% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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Potential irritants
eucalyptus globulus leaf extract
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
parfum
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
6.5% -
8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
porphyra umbilicalis extract
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have an anti-oxidant effect in skin but evidence is lacking
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All ingredients
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
zinc oxide
3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
alumina
26% -
32%
Irritation risk:
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
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Ingredient list view
Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Alumina, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylyl glycol, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Disodium edta, Disteardimonium hectorite, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Parfum, Glycerin, Hexyl laurate, Panthenol, Peg-10 dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Porphyra umbilicalis extract, Silica, Squalane, Stearic acid, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Water, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Butylphthalimide, Dimethicone, Disodium edta, Parfum, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Isopropylphthalimide, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Methylisothiazolinone, Olea europaea fruit oil, Oleth-10, Phenoxyethanol, Polysilicone-15, Propylene glycol, Sorbitan oleate, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Triethanolamine, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Water
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