Colorescience Even Up Clinical Pigment Perfector SPF 50
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Sun protectionSPF 50 · 2 UV filtersBroad spectrum
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.
It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.
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.
Anti-agingThermus thermophillus ferment, Panthenyl triacetate + 2 moreWorks well
“Vitamin C - stimulates collagen production, wards off free radicals and brightens skin”
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 toneAscorbic acidWorks well
“A clinically proven pigment corrector that instantly blurs dark spots and hyperpigmentation, while providing long-term reduction in stubborn pigmentation and protecting with all-mineral SPF 50.”
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).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates, Thermus thermophillus ferment + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone crosspolymer + 12 moreWorks
“Loaded with vitamins, antioxidants and mineral-based sunscreens, this hydrating primer provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection that acts as a shield, protecting your skin from sun damage and environmental pollution.”
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, thermus thermophillus ferment.
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, dimethiconol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi seed extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Titanium dioxide11.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideZinc oxide8.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Zinc oxideCyclopentasiloxane~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneIsocetyl stearoyl stearate~6.1–9.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Isocetyl stearoyl stearateDimethicone crosspolymer~5.9–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerThermus thermophillus ferment~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
More about Thermus thermophillus fermentWater~2.8–4.2%
Hydrated silica~2.6–3.9%
Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerDisodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A form of Vitamin E. In concentrations 1-3%, it can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support photodamage repair
More about Disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphatesPanthenyl triacetate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A stable oil-soluble derivative of vitamin B5. It can help support skin barrier and reduce inflammation in skin
More about Panthenyl triacetateAcetyl rheum rhaponticum root extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bidens pilosa extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Elaeis guineensis oil~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilGossypium herbaceum seed oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Cottonseed oil. It is used as an emollient and occlusive in products. It is rich palmitic, oleic acid, and linoleic fatty acids.
More about Gossypium herbaceum seed oilLinum usitatissimum seed oil~0.45–1%
Tocopherol~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolDimethiconol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolCitrus paradisi seed extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycerin~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinDimethicone~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeFusanus spicatus wood oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractAscorbic acid~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePentylene glycol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolTriethoxycaprylylsilane~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneAcrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzoic acid~0.1–0.45%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.35%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.4%
Farnesol~0.05–0.25%
Iron oxides~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isocetyl stearoyl stearate, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Water, Hydrated silica, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates, Panthenyl triacetate, Acetyl rheum rhaponticum root extract, Bidens pilosa extract, Elaeis guineensis oil, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Tocopherol, Dimethiconol, Citrus paradisi seed extract, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Fusanus spicatus wood oil, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Ascorbic acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pentylene glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Potassium sorbate, Farnesol, Iron oxides
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| ColorescienceEven Up Clinical Pigment Perfector SPF 50YOUR PRODUCT | ALASTIN SkincareHydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 36 | MuradCity Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 / PA++++ | Supergoop!Mineral Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 | |
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| Match | — | 43% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | $155.00 | $84.00−$71.00 | $73.00−$82.00 | $38.20−$116.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 12 | 6 of 12 | 5 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Urea | — |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 36 | SPF 50 | SPF 40 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
We believe that "Colorescience - Even Up Clinical Pigment Perfector SPF 50" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
This moisturizer should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.
Sunscreen filters
This moisturizer is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but can leave a white cast.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 80.99$ up to 145.00$ in the United States and for 88.99£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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