Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Bielenda - Sunscreen Matt Look SPF30" can offer 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.

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: octinoxate 3.00% - 4.50%, tinosorb m 0.30% - 0.70% and octocrylene 3.80% - 5.70%.

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 sunscreen to be medium. 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.

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Anti-blemish

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.

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 0.3% - 0.7%

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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

octocrylene 3.8% - 5.7%

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

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

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 3% - 4.5%

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

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Sunscreen Matt Look SPF30

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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.

ubiquinone 0.15% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

magnesium aluminum silicate 0.1% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.55%

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

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).

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, sodium hyaluronate.

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: dimethiconol, methicone.

dimethiconol 0.15% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time

glycerin 1.7% - 2.6%

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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

methicone 0.1% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - squalene also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

ubiquinone 0.15% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

squalene 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.55%

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

Anti-blemish

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conceals imperfections, evens out the color, nourishes, and prevents excessive drying of the epidermis.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

allantoin 0.1% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Ingredients & concentrations

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ubiquinone 0.15% - 0.65%

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

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

orbignya oleifera seed oil 1.4% - 2.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin

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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 3% - 4.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

propylene glycol 0.05% - 0.3%

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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

cetearyl alcohol 0.5% - 1.2%

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

squalene 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

ethylhexyl stearate 4.8% - 7.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

octocrylene 3.8% - 5.7%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Ethylhexyl stearate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Glycerin, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium hyaluronate, Ubiquinone, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Tocopheryl acetate, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Dimethiconol, Lecithin, Squalene, Ascorbyl palmitate, Beta-sitosterol, Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides citrate, Propylene glycol, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Xanthan gum, Decyl glucoside, Methicone, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dmdm hydantoin, Ci 77891, Iron oxides

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Key ingredients	beta-sitosterol cyclopentasiloxane +10 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +1 more Other: panthenol carnosine +3 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +2 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane carnosine +1 more	Common: glycerin methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol +1 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more	Common: glycerin octocrylene Other: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more	Common: glycerin octocrylene Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane glycerin +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more	Common: glycerin methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol +1 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +11 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	dmdm hydantoin Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl stearate Has skin benefit? +34 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl ether Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +28 more

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