"Clinique - Even Better Makeup SPF 15" 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 it is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.

Irritation risk

This product contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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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The product retails for 23.67$ in the United States, for 31.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 59.00A$ in Australia.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

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, saccharomyces lysate extract.

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, methicone.

phenyl trimethicone 6.1% - 7.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

glycerin 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

methicone 0.55% - 0.85%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface

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.

titanium dioxide 2.9%

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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 3.5%

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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

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6%

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

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Formulated with a mineral blend, it also improves the look of hyper-pigmentation.

Source: Sephora AU

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).

tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.

magnesium ascorbyl phosphate 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high

trametes versicolor extract 0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A mushroom extract that might have some skin-lightening and moisturizing properties, but solid research is lacking. It is unlikely to be effective in the concentration used in skincare products

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Key Actives

dimethicone 4.9% - 6%

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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

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6%

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Works for: Sun protection

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6%

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Works for: Sun protection

citrus grandis peel extract 0.75% - 1.1%

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An aromatic irritating plant extract that can cause photosensitivity in skin

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6%

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Works for: Sun protection

zinc oxide 3.5%

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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

water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

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Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Zinc oxide, Water, Methyl trimethicone, Phenyl trimethicone, Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Butylene glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Peg-10 dimethicone, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Citrus grandis peel extract, Betula alba bark extract, Citrus jabara peel extract, Saccharomyces lysate extract, Trametes versicolor extract, Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, Sodium mannose phosphate, Glycerin, Sodium myristoyl sarcosinate, Methicone, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Dimethicone crosspolymer-3, Isopropyl titanium triisostearate, Lecithin, Laureth-7, Tocopheryl acetate, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Alumina, Sodium chloride, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Polyaminopropyl biguanide, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Mica, Ci 77163

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WIMJ similarity score		36%	36%	35%	35%	34%	33%	33%	33%	33%	33%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 19	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 44	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 44	SPF 49	SPF 50
Key ingredients	astrocaryum murumuru seed butter dimethicone +10 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +5 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate laminaria saccharina extract +8 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +4 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: algae extract algae extract +8 more	Common: glycerin octyldodecyl neopentanoate +3 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +5 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +4 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane sodium hyaluronate +1 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +4 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +2 more	Common: dimethicone dimethicone +5 more Other: cyclomethicone cyclopentasiloxane +2 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +3 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +10 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	polyaminopropyl biguanide Has skin benefit? citrus jabara peel extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sodium dehydroacetate Has skin benefit? +16 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +14 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +2 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone Has skin benefit?	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +39 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +42 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +25 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +20 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +22 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more

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