PRODUCT REVIEW
Clinique Super City Block SPF 40
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Sun protection
- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
- Evens skin tone
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Sun protection
titanium dioxide
3.6% -
4.4%
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
5.4% -
6.6%
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
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
6% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
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
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
This sunscreen helps to protect against UVA/UVB rays with SPF 40, as well as containing antioxidants to shield against external aggressors.
acetyl glucosamine
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
0.4% -
0.6%
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
Evens skin tone
acetyl glucosamine
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
dipotassium glycyrrhizate
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
0.4% -
0.6%
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
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Moisturizing
acetyl glucosamine
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
pantethine
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to hydrate the skin by improving its barrier funciton
saccharomyces cerevisiae extract
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
6% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
laureth-4
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
porphyra yezoensis extract
0.7% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
yeast extract
0.4% -
0.65%
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
yeast extract
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
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
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Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
6% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
laureth-4
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
porphyra yezoensis extract
0.7% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
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All ingredients
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
6% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
zinc oxide
5.4% -
6.6%
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Zinc oxide, Butylene glycol, Titanium dioxide, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetyl alcohol, Laureth-4, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Peg-100 stearate, Rosa roxburghii fruit extract, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Porphyra yezoensis extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Gentiana lutea root extract, Salicornia herbacea extract, Plankton extract, Yeast extract, Faex, Yeast extract, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Tocopheryl acetate, Pantethine, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Acetyl glucosamine, Propylene glycol dicaprate, Caprylyl glycol, Polyethylene, Caffeine, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone, Nylon-12, Zeolite, Lecithin, Polysorbate 80, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Isostearic acid, Calcium chloride, Silica, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Xanthan gum, Hexylene glycol, Disodium edta, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Iron oxides
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