PRODUCT REVIEW

Clarins Sun Care Cream SPF 30, Sunscreen

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Yeast extract 0.25% - 0.45%Tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

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Product summary

We believe that "Clarins - Sun Care Cream SPF 30, Sunscreen" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 0.90% - 1.10%, butyloctyl salicylate 1.20% - 1.40%, uvinul a plus 3.20% - 3.90%, uvinul t 2.60% - 3.20%, homosalate 3.70% - 4.50% and polysilicone-15 1.40% - 1.70%.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 0.9% - 1.1%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 3.2% - 3.9%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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

butyloctyl salicylate 1.2% - 1.4%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Enriched with botanical extracts and anti-oxidants to prevent visible signs of sun-related aging and dehydration.

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This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

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 0.45% - 0.7%

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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

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

yeast extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Might be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lacking

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Enriched with botanical extracts and anti-oxidants to prevent visible signs of sun-related aging and dehydration.

Source: Walmart

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: anhydroxylitol, glycerin.

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, diisopropyl adipate.

mannitol 0.35% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

anhydroxylitol 0.25% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function

xylitylglucoside 0.3% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

yeast extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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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

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory

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

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.4% - 0.65%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

decyl glucoside 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

dibutyl adipate 5.8% - 7.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

diisopropyl adipate 4.4% - 5.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Dibutyl adipate, Diisopropyl adipate, Homosalate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Butyloctyl salicylate, Polysilicone-15, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Silica, Cellulose, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Parfum, Triacontanyl pvp, Mannitol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Xylitylglucoside, Caprylyl glycol, Glycerin, Anhydroxylitol, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Polysilicone-11, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl acetate, Xylitol, C30-45 olefin, Tocopherol, Cyclodextrin, Pisum sativum extract, Glucose, Cassia alata leaf extract, Faex extract, Yeast extract, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed adansonia digitata extract, Phenoxyethanol, T-butyl alcohol, Olea europaea leaf extract, Decyl glucoside, Platanus occidentalis bark extract, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate

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WIMJ similarity score		60%	52%	50%	50%	49%	44%	44%	42%	41%	39%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	anhydroxylitol bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +13 more	Common: anhydroxylitol bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +5 more Other: methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol tris-biphenyl triazine	Common: anhydroxylitol dimethicone +2 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cyclopentasiloxane +4 more	Common: anhydroxylitol glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +4 more	Common: anhydroxylitol homosalate +1 more Other: niacinamide chondrus crispus extract +8 more	Common: anhydroxylitol diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +10 more	Common: anhydroxylitol glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +6 more	Common: anhydroxylitol dimethicone +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +17 more	Common: anhydroxylitol ethylhexyl triazone +3 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +9 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester madecassic acid +7 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: arginine dipotassium glycyrrhizate +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +19 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +14 more	buddleja officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +8 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	undecylenoyl phenylalanine Has skin benefit? zinc gluconate Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +18 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +15 more	sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +55 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? +60 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +33 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Clarins Sun Care Cream SPF 30, Sunscreen

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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