"Clarins - Bright Plus Hp Brightening Hydrating Day Lotion SPF 20" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this moisturizer is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: uvinul a plus 2.50% - 3.70% and octinoxate 3.30% - 5.00%.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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.

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Shields skin from aging UV rays and harsh environmental influences.

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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).

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

This daily moisturizer subtly evens out skin tone and gives the skin a gorgeous, healthy glow with the benefits of SPF 30 sun protection.

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This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate2.5% - 3.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate3.3% - 5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Bright Plus Hp Brightening Hydrating Day Lotion SPF 20

Source: From product name

Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.

Key Actives

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate3.3% - 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate2.5% - 3.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

Potential irritants

Alcohol24% - 36%

Irritation risk:

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

Parfum7.7% - 11.5%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Limonene3.3% - 5%

Irritation risk:

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate3.3% - 5%

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Citral1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

Cinnamal0.9% - 1.3%

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Linalool0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can be irritating

Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate2.5% - 3.7%

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Bht0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Comedogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

Alcohol24% - 36%

Irritation risk:

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

Parfum7.7% - 11.5%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Water4.8% - 7.2%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Limonene3.3% - 5%

Irritation risk:

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate3.3% - 5%

Irritation risk:

Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate2.5% - 3.7%

Irritation risk:

Citral1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

Cinnamal0.9% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Linalool0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can be irritating

Bht0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

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Alcohol, Parfum, Water, Limonene, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Citral, Cinnamal, Linalool, Bht

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Clarins Bright Plus Hp Brightening Hydrating Day Lotion SPF 20

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Evens skin tone

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Sun protection

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