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Babo Botanicals Daily Sheer Facial Sunscreen SPF 40 - Fragrance Free
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
titanium dioxide
5.5%
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
3.35%
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Powerful anti-oxidants, Rose Hip and Green Tea , help prevent premature aging.
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
Anti-oxidation
camellia sinensis extract
5.7% -
8.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
rosa canina fruit oil
6.2% -
9.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
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Evens skin tone
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Use as an everyday moisturizer for smooth and softened skin with enhanced protection from sun damage.
helianthus annuus seed oil
3.2% -
4.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
beeswax
0.6% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
glycerin
0.4% -
0.9%
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
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Anti-oxidation |
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
myristyl alcohol
2.6% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
coco-glucoside
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2% -
2.9%
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.5% -
1.2%
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
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.5% -
1.2%
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
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Potential irritants
myristyl alcohol
2.6% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
coco-glucoside
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2% -
2.9%
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.5% -
1.2%
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
All ingredients
titanium dioxide
5.5%
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
3.35%
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
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
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
Show more
Ingredient list view
Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Rosa canina fruit oil, Camellia sinensis extract, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Unknown, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Myristyl alcohol, Myristyl glucoside, Cetearyl alcohol, Coco-glucoside, Hydrolyzed wheat protein/pvp crosspolymer, Hydrogenated glyceryl abietate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Beeswax, Persea gratissima oil, Phenethyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Unknown, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Glycerin, Unknown, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycerin, Rosa damascena extract, Rosa canina flower extract, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum hydroxide, Hydrogen dimethicone, Dehydroxanthan gum
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