PRODUCT REVIEW
Clarins Mineral Sun Care Fluid for Face SPF30
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Sun protection
- Evens skin tone
- Moisturizing
Show more
Can it cause trouble?
Add to Compare
Cheaper alternatives
Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Sun protection
titanium dioxide
4.3% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
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
zinc oxide
5.5% -
6.7%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
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
iron oxides
1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Clarins' new modified suncare range contains a unique combination of Clarins complexes containing high-level filters and plant based extracts to provide protection against UV rays and visible signs of photo-aging.
lysine
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
tocopherol
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
0.75% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Evens skin tone
yeast extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
pisum sativum extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Might be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lacking
Moisturizing
lysine
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
mannitol
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
peg-10 dimethicone
3.3% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
Show more
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
Buy now
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
parfum
0.7% -
1%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
hexyl laurate
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
User reviews (0)
Similar products & dupes
| Clarins - Mineral Sun Care Fluid for Face SPF30 |  ALASTIN Skincare - HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 36 |  Shiseido - D Program Allerbarrier Cream N SPF 30 PA+++ |  Cher-Couleur - Nage Peau Fine Base UV SPF 48 PA+++ |  Nivea Japan - Sun Protect Water Milk Mild SPF 50+ PA+++ |  Glo Skin Beauty - Solar Shade SPF 50 |  Cetaphil - PRO Tinted Moisturising Day Cream SPF30 |  NEOSTRATA - Targeted Treatment Sheer Physical Protection SPF50 Cream |  Clinique - Superdefense City Block SPF 50+ Daily Energy + Face Protector |  Exuviance - Sheer Daily Protector SPF 50 1.7 Ounce |  Jan Marini - Antioxidant Physical Protectant SPF45 | |
| Price | |||||||||||
| WIMJ similarity score |
39%
|
38%
|
37%
|
36%
|
36%
|
36%
|
36%
|
36%
|
36%
|
35%
| |
| SPF | SPF 30 | SPF 36 | SPF 30 | SPF 48 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 45 |
| Key ingredients |
| Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
|
| Irritancy | IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
|
| Potential Irritants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| All ingredients |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
yeast extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Reduces irritation,
Evens skin tone
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
dimethicone
25% -
30%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
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
Show more
Potential irritants
parfum
0.7% -
1%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
hexyl laurate
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
dimethicone
25% -
30%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
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
zinc oxide
5.5% -
6.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
Show more
Ingredient list view
Dimethicone, Water, Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, Peg-10 dimethicone, Hexyl laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Butylene glycol, Stearic acid, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Sodium chloride, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Methyl trimethicone, Parfum, Mannitol, Alumina, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Glycerin, Sodium citrate, Tocopheryl acetate, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Cyclodextrin, Pisum sativum extract, Ci 77499, Iron oxides, Cassia alata leaf extract, Faex extract, Yeast extract, Dipropylene glycol, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed adansonia digitata extract, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Olea europaea leaf extract, Lysine, Platanus occidentalis bark extract, Magnesium chloride, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol
Sources
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- 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
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Cyclodextrins: new drug delivery systems in dermatology
- The natural yeast extract isolated by ethanol precipitation inhibits melanin synthesis by modulating tyrosinase activity and downregulating melanosome transfer
- Evaluation of dermatological effects of cosmetic formulations containing Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract and vitamins
- Wound Repair Potential of Olea europaea L. Leaf Extracts Revealed by In Vivo Experimental Models and Comparative Evaluation of the Extracts' Antioxidant Activity
- Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
- Vitamin E in dermatology