Bulldog Protective Moisturiser
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Sun protectionSPF 15 · 3 UV filters · Broad spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.
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.
MoisturizingEthylhexyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 4 moreWorks
“Made in the UK, the Protective Moisturiser from Bulldog contains nine essential oils, including bergamot and ginger to intensely hydrate skin.”
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, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, ethylhexyl palmitate.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, TocopherolMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~7.2–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceOctocrylene~4.7–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about OctocryleneEthylhexyl salicylate~3.6–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateEthylhexyl palmitate~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneGlycerin~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSodium polyacrylate~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateSorbitan stearate~0.95–1.15%
Pentaerythrityl distearate~0.7–1.05%
Phenoxyethanol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Carbomer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTocopherol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolMannan~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.5%
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon peel oil~0.25–0.45%
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Artemisia vulgaris oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus virginiana oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Juniperus virginiana oilPelargonium graveolens oil~0.2–0.4%
Pogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.25–0.45%
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCitrus aurantifolia oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zingiber officinale root oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
More about Zingiber officinale root oilCitronellol~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glycerin, Sodium polyacrylate, Sorbitan stearate, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Benzoic acid, Carbomer, Tocopherol, Mannan, Dehydroacetic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Sodium hydroxide, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Potassium sorbate, Artemisia vulgaris oil, Juniperus virginiana oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Citric acid, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Zingiber officinale root oil, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| BulldogProtective MoisturiserYOUR PRODUCT | ManCaveProtective Moisturiser | BoldenSPF 30 Brightening Moisturizer | DaylogicAdvanced Facial Cream, SPF 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 42% | 42% |
| Price | — | $13.50 | $27.99 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 15 | SPF 20 | SPF 30 | SPF 18 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Bulldog - Protective Moisturiser" "is a broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, this moisturizer does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream.
Sunscreen filters
This is a so-called" chemical "sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 2.10% - 2.60%, octisalate 3.60% - 4.30% and octocrylene 4.70% - 5.70%.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty" Bulldog "is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 5.60£ up to 9.58£ in the United Kingdom, from 14.70CA$ up to 47.51CA$ in Canada, for 71.32A$ in Australia and from 9.00$ up to 17.99$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 4
- 5
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