Effectiveness
87 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | UVB | UVA II | UVA I | Stability |
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isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate | ||||
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | ||||
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine | ||||
ethylhexyl triazone |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
tocopherol |
LOW
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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glycerin | HIGH | ||
dicaprylyl carbonate |
LOW
| ||
tocopherol |
LOW
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
---|---|---|
isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate | ||
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | ||
ethylhexyl triazone |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | aqua/water/eau | Plain old water |
2 | dicaprylyl carbonate | Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin |
3 | vitis vinifera (grape) fruit water | |
4 | dibutyl adipate | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency |
5 | isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate | Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US |
6 | propanediol | Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
7 | butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane (avobenzone | Avobenzone. A broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it can protect against both UVA rays. Currently, it is the only sunscreen ingredient available in the US (approved by the FDA) with the peak absorbance within the UVA I range. It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation |
8 | c20-22 alkyl phosphate | |
9 | ethylhexyl triazone | Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet |
10 | c20-22 alcohols | |
11 | benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol | Used to stabilize the product formulation protecting it from sun light |
12 | bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine | 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. |
13 | glycerin | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
14 | caprylyl/capryl glucoside | Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent |
15 | parfum (fragrance | An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
16 | 1,2-hexanediol | A preservative |
17 | cetearyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
18 | glyceryl stearate | An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
19 | sodium hydroxide | Used to adjust the product's pH |
20 | palmitoyl grape seed extract | |
21 | picea abies wood extract | |
22 | vitis vinifera (grape) juice | |
23 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
24 | o-cymen-5-ol | A preservative |
25 | polyacrylate crosspolymer-6 | |
26 | tocopheryl acetate | A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients. |
27 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
28 | sodium benzoate | A preservative |
29 | potassium sorbate | A preservative |
30 | tocopherol | 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 |
31 | benzylbenzoate | Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating |
32 | benzylsalicylate | A fragrance. Is a likely irritant |
33 | citronellol | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
34 | geraniol | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
35 | hexyl cinnamal | A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant |
36 | linalool | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
37 | . (230/002) | The ingredient is not recognized |