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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Anti-wrinkle Face Suncare SPF 50 (25ml) Shield your complexion from UV-induced ageing with a water-resistant moisturiser with a light, non-sticky texture that offers maximum broad-spectrum protection for a natural, radiant, long-lasting tan.
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
glycerin
4.4% -
5.4%
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
jojoba esters
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
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Anti-oxidation
palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An extract from grape plant that can contain a potent antioxidant resveratrol. The manufacturer (Caudalie) claims that this particular extract is effective against hyperpigmentation. This effect would be explained by the resveratrol content. However, there is no independent research confirming the manufacturer's claim beside the potential for anti-oxidant activity
picea abies wood extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A Norway spruce wood extract. It might help to neutralize free radicals in skin
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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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Sun protection
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
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.
isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
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
0.3% -
0.5%
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.
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
This works to intercept environmental stressors preventing photo-damage and development of premature signs of ageing.
palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An extract from grape plant that can contain a potent antioxidant resveratrol. The manufacturer (Caudalie) claims that this particular extract is effective against hyperpigmentation. This effect would be explained by the resveratrol content. However, there is no independent research confirming the manufacturer's claim beside the potential for anti-oxidant activity
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Vinoperfect Radiance Serum (30ml) This satin-soft serum from Caudalie is scientifically proven to lighten dark spots in just 4 weeks.
palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An extract from grape plant that can contain a potent antioxidant resveratrol. The manufacturer (Caudalie) claims that this particular extract is effective against hyperpigmentation. This effect would be explained by the resveratrol content. However, there is no independent research confirming the manufacturer's claim beside the potential for anti-oxidant activity
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
60/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
parfum
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate
0.3% -
0.55%
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
ceteareth-20
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
glyceryl stearate se
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
An extract from grape plant that can contain a potent antioxidant resveratrol. The manufacturer (Caudalie) claims that this particular extract is effective against hyperpigmentation. This effect would be explained by the resveratrol content. However, there is no independent research confirming the manufacturer's claim beside the potential for anti-oxidant activity
bisabolol
0.75% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate
0.3% -
0.55%
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
ceteareth-20
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
glyceryl stearate se
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
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All ingredients
butylene glycol
6.2% -
7.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used 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
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Ingredient list view
Unknown, Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Squalane, Tocopheryl acetate, Ceteareth-20, Palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract, Glyceryl stearate se, Bisabolol, Parfum, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Potassium sorbate, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium phytate, Water, Vitis vinifera fruit water, Dibutyl adipate, Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl triazone, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, C13-15 alkane, Glyceryl stearate, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, C20-22 alkyl phosphate, C20-22 alcohols, Titanium dioxide, Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Parfum, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium hydroxide, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Palmitoyl grape seed extract, Vitis vinifera juice, Phytosterols, Citric acid, O-cymen-5-ol, Picea abies wood extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Jojoba esters, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Potent antioxidative activity of Vineatrol30 grapevine-shoot extract
- α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
- Photo-allergic contact dermatitis caused by isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate in an 'organic' sunscreen
- Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuring
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium p-Chloro-m-Cresol, p-Chloro-m-Cresol, Chlorothymol, Mixed Cresols, m-Cresol, o-Cresol, p-Cresol, Isopropyl Cresols, Thymol, o-Cymen-5-ol, and Carvacrol
- Allergic contact dermatitis caused by isopropyl methylphenol, a new hapten
- Extraction of Antioxidants from Spruce (Picea abies) Bark using Eco-friendly Solvents