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Clinique Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face SPF30

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Dimethicone 6.1% - 7.4%Titanium dioxide 3.2

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Product summary

We believe that "Clinique - Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face SPF30" 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).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. The organic filters in the product are: butyloctyl salicylate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be low. 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.

zinc oxide 2%

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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

titanium dioxide 3.2%

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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

butyloctyl salicylate 6.5% - 8%

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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

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.

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).

Moisturizing

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

dimethicone 6.1% - 7.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

diethylhexyl succinate 2.7% - 3.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 2.2% - 2.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

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Key Actives

dimethicone 6.1% - 7.4%

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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

titanium dioxide 3.2%

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Works for: Sun protection

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Potential irritants

butyloctyl salicylate 6.5% - 8%

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Works for: Sun protection

caprylyl glycol 0.75% - 1.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

titanium dioxide 3.2%

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Works for: Sun protection

zinc oxide 2%

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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

Ingredient list view

Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Water, Dimethicone, Butyloctyl salicylate, Methyl trimethicone, Isononyl isononanoate, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Diethylhexyl succinate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Butylene glycol, Dipentaerythrityl tri-polyhydroxystearate, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Hydroxyapatite, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Hydrolyzed wheat protein/pvp crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Dimethicone silylate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone crosspolymer-3, Dipropylene glycol, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Isostearic acid, Silica, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Sodium citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77491

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WIMJ similarity score		41%	40%	40%	39%	39%	39%	39%	38%	37%	37%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +2 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +1 more Other:	Common: titanium dioxide butyloctyl salicylate +2 more Other: lactobionic acid gluconolactone +3 more	Common: titanium dioxide butyloctyl salicylate +2 more Other: lactobionic acid gluconolactone +3 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +2 more Other: artemia extract tocopherol +1 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +2 more Other: tocopherol triethylhexanoin	Common: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +2 more Other: bisabolol camellia oleifera leaf extract +4 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +2 more Other: artemia extract tocopherol +1 more	Common: dimethicone butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: niacinamide 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +2 more	Common: titanium dioxide butyloctyl salicylate +2 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +9 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: beeswax caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more
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Potential Irritants	sodium citrate Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +9 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +9 more	c9-15 fluoroalcohol phosphate Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +4 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? peg-8 laurate Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +12 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +15 more
All ingredients	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +31 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +36 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +33 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +28 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +39 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +44 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +36 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Clinique Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face SPF30

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Moisturizing

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