PRODUCT REVIEW

Caudalie Suncare Travel Duo

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.65% - 0.95%Tocopherol 0.1% - 0.2%

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Product summary

We believe that "Caudalie - Suncare Travel Duo" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (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).

It should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

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: tinosorb s 1.70% - 2.10%, avobenzone 2.10% - 2.60%, uvinul t 1.90% - 2.30% and amiloxate 4.00% - 4.90%.

Irritation risk

It contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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.

What can the product work for?

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.

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.

isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate 4% - 4.9%

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

Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US. It can be irritating

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

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

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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.1% - 2.6%

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

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.

Anti-aging

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.

tocopherol 0.65% - 0.95%

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).

pisum sativum extract 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Might be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lacking

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Without any white cast or ashy tones, the Milky Sun Spray SPF50 is lightweight, water-resistant and non-sticky – soothing sensitive skin and moisturising while blocking UVA and UVB rays.

Source: Cultbeauty

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, caprylyl glycol.

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: cocos nucifera oil, squalane.

glycerin 1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

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

cocos nucifera oil 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

squalane 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.65% - 0.95%

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

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

tocopherol 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

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

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

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Potential irritants

isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate 4% - 4.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US. It can be irritating

parfum 0.8% - 1.15%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

cocos nucifera oil 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

isostearyl isostearate 0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic

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milk 25% - 30%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Might have some moisturizing properties

water 12% - 15%

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Plain old water

vitis vinifera fruit water 5.7% - 7%

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Ingredient list view

Milk, Water, Vitis vinifera fruit water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, Propanediol, Dibutyl adipate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl triazone, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, C20-22 alkyl phosphate, C20-22 alcohols, Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol, Glycerin, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Parfum, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium hydroxide, Palmitoyl grape seed extract, Picea abies wood extract, Vitis vinifera juice, Citric acid, O-cymen-5-ol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Water, Glycerin, Vitis vinifera fruit water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Cocos nucifera oil, Isostearyl isostearate, Squalane, C20-22 alkyl phosphate, C20-22 alcohols, Parfum, Carbomer, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hydroxide, Potassium sorbate, Aloe barbadensis leaf powder, Vitis vinifera juice, Sodium phytate, Citric acid, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Geraniol, Pisum sativum extract, Citronellol, Tocopherol

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WIMJ similarity score		36%	35%	34%	34%	34%	34%	33%	33%	33%	33%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +7 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: alpha-glucan oligosaccharide diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +3 more Other: ascorbic acid gluconolactone +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: madecassic acid ascorbyl glucoside +10 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +4 more Other: potassium azeloyl diglycinate cyclopentasiloxane +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: dimethicone glycyrrhetinic acid +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: panthenol cocos nucifera fruit extract +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate diethylhexyl butamido triazone +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: madecassic acid ascorbyl glucoside +10 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter diethylhexyl butamido triazone +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate drometrizole trisiloxane +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	citronellol Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +30 more	taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	jasminum officinale flower extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium amara flower extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +15 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +11 more	paullinia cupana seed extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +19 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	milk Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +58 more	water Has skin benefit? isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +29 more	isopropyl myristate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +21 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Caudalie Suncare Travel Duo

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What can the product work for?

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

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