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Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 CeraVe

CeraVe - Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30
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Key promises

Moisturizing, Sun protection
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

100 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

LOW

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In stock 2/11/2021
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Sun protection
  • Moisturizing
  • Evens skin tone
  • Anti-blemish

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
Summary
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays
Organic filters
Ingredient
UVB
UVA II
UVA I
Stability
octocrylene
meets threshold
cross
cross
meets threshold
homosalate
meets threshold
cross
cross
meets threshold
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
meets threshold
cross
cross
meets threshold
Non-organic (mineral) filters
Ingredient
UVB
UVA II
UVA I
Stability
zinc oxide
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meets threshold
meets threshold
meets threshold
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What does the product description say?
"Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30"
From product name

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Yes. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
niacinamide
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
glycerin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
dimethicone
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Helps prevent hyperpigmentation through sun protection
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
niacinamide
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy

Anti-blemish

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
niacinamide
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
phytosphingosine
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
homosalate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
octocrylene
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
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
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Scientific Sources

  • Opinion on Homosalate - Scientific Committee on Consumer Products
  • A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide
  • Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
  • Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen products
  • Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorods
  • ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cells
  • Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
  • Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
  • Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
  • Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
  • Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
  • Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
  • Topical emulsions containing ceramides: Effects on the skin barrier function and anti‐inflammatory properties
  • Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humans
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