PRODUCT REVIEW
Blistex Ultra-Rich Hydration SPF 15
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Ultra-Rich Hydration SPF 15
dimethicone
0.45% -
1%
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
triticum vulgare germ oil
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
cetyl dimethicone
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture
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Sun protection
Irritation risk:
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
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
titanium dioxide
0.1% -
0.4%
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
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
62/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
chamomilla recutita flower extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.8% -
2.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.8% -
2.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
Show more
Potential irritants
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
chamomilla recutita flower extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.8% -
2.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
Show more
All ingredients
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
alumina
23% -
34%
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
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Alumina, Arachidyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, Behenyl alcohol, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Blue 1 lake, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cera alba, Cera microcristallina, Ceresin, Cetyl dimethicone, Cetyl palmitate, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Dimethicone, Aroma, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrogenated castor oil, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Jojoba esters, Olea europaea fruit oil, Paraffin, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Petrolatum, Phenoxyethanol, Phenyl trimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Saccharin, Stearic acid, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Titanium dioxide, Tocopheryl acetate, Triticum vulgare germ oil
Sources
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety assessment of bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 and bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-1 as used in cosmetics
- Efficacy of barrier creams in comparison to skin care products in dental laboratory technicians--a controlled trial
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate
- Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Production
- Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammation
- Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmetics
- Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oil
- Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmetics