PRODUCT REVIEW

BABOR Doctor Babor Protect Cellular: Mattifying Protector SPF30

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Anti-aging
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.25% - 0.4%Panthenol 0.3% - 0.6%

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Product summary

The ingredient list suggests that "BABOR - Doctor Babor Protect Cellular: Mattifying Protector SPF30" 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).

As a plus, this sunscreen uses some of the new generation UV filters (Tinosorb M). These filters are more stable and more gentle on the skin.

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 0.60% - 0.85%, uvinul a plus 2.50% - 3.10%, octisalate 3.70% - 4.50%, uvinul t 1.40% - 1.70%, tinosorb m 1.10% - 1.30% and tinosrob a2b 1.50% - 1.80%.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be low. 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.

What can the product work for?

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.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 0.6% - 0.85%

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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.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 2.5% - 3.1%

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

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 1.1% - 1.3%

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

Tinosorb M. A UV filter. Is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It also provides some protection against visible light. It is photostable and can also be used to improve photostability of other sunscreen ingredients. Its physical properties help to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. It can leave a slight white cast. Unfortunately, it is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

360° protection against premature skin ageing caused by UV and environmental factors.

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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.

ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Used regularly, it aids in preventing premature light-induced and environmentally induced skin ageing and helps to counteract the formation of new pigment spots.

Source: Allbeauty

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).

ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Moisturizing

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, pantolactone.

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: helianthus annuus seed oil, propylheptyl caprylate.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

helianthus annuus seed oil 0.15% - 0.25%

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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

polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate 0.55% - 0.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

pantolactone 0.15% - 0.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.4%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

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

panthenol 0.3% - 0.6%

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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

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Potential irritants

decyl glucoside 0.4% - 0.6%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

propylene glycol 0.25% - 0.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

dibutyl adipate 5.8% - 7.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

dicaprylyl ether 4.4% - 5.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

Ingredient list view

Water, Dibutyl adipate, Dicaprylyl ether, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Glycerin, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Propylheptyl caprylate, Tris-biphenyl triazine, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl triazone, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Undecane, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Lauryl glucoside, Tridecane, Tocopheryl acetate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Maltodextrin, Decyl glucoside, Xanthan gum, Butylene glycol, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sclerotium gum, Pentylene glycol, Cassia alata leaf extract, Citric acid, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Disodium phosphate, Sodium carboxymethyl betaglucan, Propylene glycol, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Biosaccharide gum-4, Helianthus annuus sprout extract, Pantolactone, Carbomer, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Dna

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SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +12 more	Common: panthenol bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +8 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more	Common: panthenol bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +5 more Other: citrulline dimethicone +4 more	Common: panthenol diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more Other: niacinamide cetyl dimethicone +5 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: bisabolol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +7 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl triazone +3 more Other: niacinamide dimethicone +5 more	Common: panthenol diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane diethylhexyl butamido triazone +2 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl triazone +4 more Other: gluconolactone butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +9 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cocos nucifera fruit extract +2 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +10 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: capryloyl salicylic acid sodium hyaluronate +4 more
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Potential Irritants	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +16 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +11 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +18 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more	polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +12 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +32 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +38 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

BABOR Doctor Babor Protect Cellular: Mattifying Protector SPF30

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Key actives

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Product summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

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Can it cause trouble?

Potential irritants

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