Cl de Peau Beaut UV Protective Cream SPF50
Works for
0 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 3 UV filters · Partial spectrumWeak protection
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“This cream is formulated to target the damaging effects of pollution that can accelerate visible signs of aging.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
This ingredient ginkgo biloba leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 7 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (ginkgo biloba leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 18 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
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, sodium acetylated hyaluronate.
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: dimethicone, isopropyl myristate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Sd alcohol 40-b, Thymus serpyllum extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate7.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateOctocrylene3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about OctocryleneWater~45–55%
Dipropylene glycol~5.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolDimethicone~5.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeIsopropyl myristate~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateGlycerin~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCyclopentasiloxane~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneSd alcohol 40-b~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about Sd alcohol 40-bLauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeMethyl methacrylate crosspolymer~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerDisteardimonium hectorite~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoritePolymethylsilsesquioxane~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxanePeg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss
More about Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl etherCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeSilica~1.1–1.3%
Sorbitan sesquiisostearate~0.65–1%
Trehalose~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseDextrin palmitate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Dextrin palmitateTocopheryl acetate~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePolyquaternium-51~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateSaxifraga sarmentosa extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ginkgo biloba leaf extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extractThymus serpyllum extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydrolyzed silk~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed silk2-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractUncaria gambir extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Can be irritating
More about Uncaria gambir extractGarcinia mangostana bark extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractBupleurum falcatum root extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but it is not well studied. It can be irritating
More about Bupleurum falcatum root extractHydrolyzed conchiolin protein~0.45–0.7%
Ppg-17~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrated silica~0.6–0.95%
Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneButylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolTrisodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Aluminum hydroxide~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxidePolysilicone-2~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholDistearyldimonium chloride~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bht~0.3–0.6%
Tocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Talc~0.45–0.7%
Theanine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTitanium dioxide4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIron oxides~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesMica~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaIngredient list view
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Water, Dipropylene glycol, Dimethicone, Isopropyl myristate, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sd alcohol 40-b, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Disteardimonium hectorite, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Silica, Sorbitan sesquiisostearate, Trehalose, Dextrin palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Saxifraga sarmentosa extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Thymus serpyllum extract, Hydrolyzed silk, 2-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Uncaria gambir extract, Garcinia mangostana bark extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Bupleurum falcatum root extract, Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein, Ppg-17, Hydrated silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Butylene glycol, Trisodium edta, Aluminum hydroxide, Polysilicone-2, Alcohol, Distearyldimonium chloride, Bht, Tocopherol, Sodium metabisulfite, Talc, Theanine, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Mica
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Product summary
We do not recommend "Cl de Peau Beaut - UV Protective Cream SPF50" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.
This moisturizer should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: octinoxate and octocrylene. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer 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 moisturizer 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.
Price
The product retails for 168.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 25 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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