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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Clinique Superdefense SPF40 Fatigue + 1st Signs of Age Multi-Correcting Gel All Skin Types 50ml is a refreshing treatment that fights fatigue and the first signs of ageing for a revitalized skin that looks younger.It is a shield that protects the skin from the daily turmoil.
arabidopsis thaliana extract
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Plant extract that might be helpful in repairing sun damage but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
creatine
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness
adenosine phosphate
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Superdefense Moisturizer SPF40 Gel
gelidiella acerosa extract
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
glycerin
3% -
3.6%
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
trehalose
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
creatine
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness
lactobacillus ferment
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
micrococcus lysate
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin. It is claimed to be a "DNA repair enzyme"
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Sun protection
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Neo Heliopan AP. A UV filter. Effective against UVA II rays. It is stable. It is water-soluble, which helps to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet
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
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Ensulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Octisalate and Abovenzone come together to stop UVA and UVB rays from accelerating premature ageing while your skin benefits from further antioxidant protection thanks to added Vitamin E, making it less likely to show future signs of damage, helping to reduce dullness, fine lines and uneven textures.
albizia julibrissin bark extract
0.1% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
niacinamide
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.2% -
0.35%
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.
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
60/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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
plankton extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
laminaria saccharina extract
0.1% -
0.25%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
yeast extract
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
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
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Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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
plankton extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
laminaria saccharina extract
0.1% -
0.25%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
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All ingredients
dimethicone
4.5% -
5.5%
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
butylene glycol
3.8% -
4.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Disodium phenyl dibenzimidazole tetrasulfonate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Propanediol, Triethanolamine, Trisiloxane, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Niacinamide, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Brassica oleracea gemmifera extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Spinacia oleracea leaf extract, Plankton extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Ergothioneine, Lactobacillus ferment, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Creatine, Adenosine phosphate, Acetyl carnitine hcl, Micrococcus lysate, Laminaria saccharina extract, 7-dehydrocholesterol, Biosaccharide gum-4, Hypnea musciformis extract, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Sigesbeckia orientalis extract, Gelidiella acerosa extract, Caffeine, Sodium rna, Propylene glycol dicaprate, Arabidopsis thaliana extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Sea whip extract, Yeast extract, Faex, Yeast extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopheryl acetate, Caprylyl glycol, Dimethiconol arginine, Polyethylene, Trehalose, Pentylene glycol, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Capryloyl glycine, Phytic acid, Lecithin, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Bht, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
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- A comparison of the relative antioxidant potency of L‐ergothioneine and idebenone
- l-Ergothioneine Protects Skin Cells against UV-Induced Damage—A Preliminary Study
- The effect of probiotics on immune regulation, acne, and photoaging
- Comparison of clinical and histological effects between lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa and tea tree oil for the treatment of acne: an eight-week double-blind randomized controlled split-face study
- Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applications
- Dermal penetration of creatine from a face-care formulation containing creatine, guarana and glycerol is linked to effective antiwrinkle and antisagging efficacy in male subjects
- Folic acid and creatine improve the firmness of human skin in vivo
- The Creatine Kinase System in Human Skin: Protective Effects of Creatine Against Oxidative and UV Damage In Vitro and In Vivo
- Effects of adenosine 5'-monophosphate on epidermal turnover
- Targeting adenosine receptors to prevent inflammatory skin diseases
- Topically applied L-carnitine effectively reduces sebum secretion in human skin
- Safety Assessment of Brown Algae-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- The effect of laminaria saccharina extract on suppressing pigmentation in in-vitro system
- Vitamin D Regulation of Cathelicidin in the Skin: Toward a Renaissance of Vitamin D in Dermatology?
- Off-Label Uses of Topical Vitamin D in Dermatology: A Systematic Review
- The Rationale Behind Topical Vitamin D Analogs in the Treatment of Psoriasis
- Phytopharmacological properties of Albizia species: A review
- Purified Pland Extracts
- Marine Bioactive Compounds and Their Health Benefits: A Review
- Antioxidant Capacity and Lipophilic Content of Seaweeds Collected from the Qingdao Coastline
- Repair of Damaged DNA by Arabidopsis Cell Extract
- Marine ingredients and the skin
- 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
- Celiac Disease & Skin Care Products
- Preventive and Therapeutic Role of Functional Ingredients of Barley Grass for Chronic Diseases in Human Beings
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- Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy and Tolerability of Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Mandelic Acid, and Phytic Acid Combination Peels in Melasma
- Double-blind, half-face study comparing topical vitamin C and vehicle for rejuvenation of photodamage