Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Sun protection
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: low
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Product Summary
"CoverGirl - Base Business Everyday Defense Primer" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.
This sunscreen should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: ensulizole 3.00% (declared).
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 sunscreen 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.
Price
The product retails at around 9.45$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Moisturizing
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, methicone.
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).
A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Sun protection
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
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.
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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
A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
Potential irritants
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
Helps to create a nice product consistency
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
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
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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
A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Helps to create a nice product consistency
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
Ingredient list view
Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Cyclopentasiloxane, Talc, Propylene glycol, Dimethicone, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Sodium chloride, Pvp, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Acrylonitrile/methyl methacrylate/vinylidene chloride copolymer, Synthetic beeswax, Trihydroxystearin, Methicone, Caprylyl glycol, Silica, Sodium benzoate, Synthetic wax, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Hexyl laurate, Isopropyl titanium triisostearate, Ethylene brassylate, Polyethylene, Water