"Conscious Chemist - Multi-Vitamin C Moisturizer + SPF30 PA++ | Brightening Cream" is using UV filters in a relatively low concentration. Because of this, it might not be able to provide reliable sun protection.

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

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 0.50% - 1.20% and octinoxate 0.90% - 1.35%.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit 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.

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The product retails for 24.99CA$ in Canada, for 28.80A$ in Australia, for 13.99$ in the United States and for 9.49£ in the United Kingdom.

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Multi-Vitamin C Moisturizer + SPF30 PA++ | Brightening Cream

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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: betaine, polyglutamic acid.

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: helianthus annuus seed oil, glyceryl stearate.

sodium hyaluronate 0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

helianthus annuus seed oil 5% - 7.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

polyglutamic acid 1.2% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.

Sun protection

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 0.5% - 1.2%

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

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 0.9% - 1.35%

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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?

People looking to improve their skin's overall health, brighten and even out skin complexion should introduce Vivid C brightening gel cream in their routine.

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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).

hydrolyzed soy protein 0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

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Key Actives

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 0.45% - 1.1%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging

argania spinosa kernel oil 0.15% - 0.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 0.45% - 1.1%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

helianthus annuus seed oil 5% - 7.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

sodium polyacrylate 3.5% - 5.2%

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Works for: Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

Ingredient list view

Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium polyacrylate, Xylitol, Caprylic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Polyglutamic acid, Betaine, Sodium hyaluronate, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Rice amino acids, Hydrolyzed adansonia digitata seed extract, Proline, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydroxycinnamic acid, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Sodium gluconate

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Key ingredients	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid argania spinosa kernel oil +8 more	Common: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +7 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Other: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +12 more	Common: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid sodium hyaluronate +2 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester +22 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: anhydroxylitol cyclopentasiloxane +5 more	Common: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: niacinamide glycerin +3 more	Common: argania spinosa kernel oil helianthus annuus seed oil Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more	Common: betaine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: panthenol cyclopentasiloxane +8 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate betaine Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +11 more	Common: sodium hyaluronate ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 acetate tetrapeptide-21 +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Other: ascorbyl glucoside bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +7 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	hydroxycinnamic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? menthol Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +16 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +50 more	buddleja officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +8 more	bellis perennis flower extract Has skin benefit? jasminum officinale flower extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? helianthus annuus seed oil Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +39 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +53 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +135 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +27 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +40 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +41 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? diisopropyl sebacate Has skin benefit? +29 more

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Conscious Chemist Multi-Vitamin C Moisturizer + SPF30 PA++ | Brightening Cream

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