Effectiveness
100 /100Irritancy
LOWIngredient | UVB | UVA II | UVA I | Stability |
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octocrylene | ||||
homosalate | ||||
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate |
Ingredient | UVB | UVA II | UVA I | Stability |
---|---|---|---|---|
zinc oxide |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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niacinamide | HIGH | ||
glycerin | HIGH | ||
dimethicone | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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niacinamide | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
niacinamide | HIGH | ||
phytosphingosine |
LOW
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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homosalate | ||
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate | ||
octocrylene |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | homosalate (10.0%) | A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against 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. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation |
2 | ,meradimate | The ingredient is not recognized |
3 | (5.0%),octinoxate (5.0%) | Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating |
4 | octocrylene (2.0%) | 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 |
5 | zinc oxide (6.3%) | A 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 |
6 | , ingredients | The ingredient is not recognized |
7 | water | Plain old water |
8 | niacinamide | Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture |
9 | 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 |
10 | cetearyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
11 | behentrimonium methosulfate | Helps oil and water mix together |
12 | dimethicone | A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish |
13 | bht | A preservative |
14 | ceramide np | A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin |
15 | ceramide ap | A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin |
16 | ceramide eop | A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin |
17 | carbomer | Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations |
18 | triethoxycaprylylsilane | A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation |
19 | methylparaben | A preservative |
20 | sodium lauroyl lactylate | Helps water and oil mix together |
21 | cholesterol | An emollient that is naturally found in skin |
22 | aluminum starch octenylsuccinate | Used to thicken the product's consistency |
23 | disodium edta | Stabilizes the product formulation |
24 | propylparaben | A preservative |
25 | hydroxyethylcellulose | Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures |
26 | hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin |
27 | phytosphingosine | A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect |
28 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |