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This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.
It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.
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.
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).
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.
These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica extract.
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica 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.
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:
cyclomethicone, fructooligosaccharides.
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: phenyl trimethicone, cyclomethicone.
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A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeA 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
More about Zinc oxideWorks 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
More about Titanium dioxideActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateA type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteA plant extract that typically contains linolenic and linoleic acids that help soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Salvia hispanica seed extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractHelps the function of sunscreen and pigment ingredients in the formulation
More about Hydrogen dimethiconeIs used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidUsed to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerA type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeHelp attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCreates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolA type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneA plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin
More about Echium plantagineum seed oilA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractHelps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractTraditionally 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 extractCan 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 extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missing
More about Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extractA 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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiablesPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractPure 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 TocopherolWater, Cyclomethicone, Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, 1,2-hexanediol, Disteardimonium hectorite, Magnesium sulfate, Salvia hispanica seed extract, Centella asiatica extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Hydrogen dimethicone, Aluminum hydroxide, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Stearic acid, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Phenyl trimethicone, Fructooligosaccharides, Saccharide hydrolysate, Parfum, Pullulan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octyldodecanol, Butylene glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Portulaca oleracea extract, Dipropylene glycol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Citrus unshiu fruit extract, Bambusa vulgaris sap extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract, Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Tocopherol
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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.
| CARE:NELNo Sebum Perfect UV Shield SPF 50+ PA++++YOUR PRODUCT | Make P:remUV Defense Me. Blue Ray Sun Fluid SPF50+ PA++++ | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% |
| Price | $13.60 | $41.69+$28.09 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 13 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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We believe that "CARE: NEL - No Sebum Perfect UV Shield SPF 50+ PA++++" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).
This product is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but can leave a white cast.
This product contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails for 13.60$ in the United States.
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