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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Sun protection
titanium dioxide
4.3%
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
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Ultra-Calming Daily Fragrance-Free Moisturizer SPF 30
glycerin
3% -
3.7%
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
dimethicone
0.25% -
0.45%
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
octyldodecyl neopentanoate
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen
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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: 2
Potential irritants
benzyl alcohol
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl myristate
2% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
isopropyl myristate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
ceramide np
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
ceramide np
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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Potential irritants
benzyl alcohol
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl myristate
2% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
isopropyl myristate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
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c12-15 alkyl benzoate
5.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
cyclopentasiloxane
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Isopropyl myristate, Cetyl dimethicone, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Glyceryl behenate, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Benzyl alcohol, Aluminum stearate, Arachidyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Behenyl alcohol, Alumina, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Squalane, Arachidyl glucoside, Dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dipropylene glycol dibenzoate, Chrysanthemum parthenium flower/leaf/stem juice, Ppg-15 stearyl ether benzoate, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Sodium citrate, Polysorbate 60, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Methyl ionones, Ceramide np, Avena sativa kernel extract, Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Isopropyl myristate, Cetyl dimethicone, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Glyceryl behenate, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Benzyl alcohol, Aluminum stearate, Arachidyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Behenyl alcohol, Alumina, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Squalane, Arachidyl glucoside, Dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dipropylene glycol dibenzoate, Chrysanthemum parthenium flower/leaf/stem juice, Ppg-15 stearyl ether benzoate, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Sodium citrate, Polysorbate 60, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Methyl ionones, Ceramide np, Avena sativa kernel extract
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- Amended Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
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