"CoverGirl - Smoothers SPF 21 Tinted Coverage, Fair to Light [805]" "is a broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, this sunscreen does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

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

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called" chemical ") UV filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.

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 it 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 from 19.41$ up to 26.86$ in the United States and for 89.05£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

CG Smoothers SPF 15 Tinted Moisture combines lightweight moisturizers with a wash of sheer color to help cover tiny imperfections and smooth skin tone for a healthy looking glow.

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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: glycerin.

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, methicone.

dimethicone 0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 6.1% - 7.5%

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

methicone 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface

Anti-aging

This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging. The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

tocopherol 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

tocopherol 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

tocopheryl acetate 2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

zinc oxide 3%

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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%

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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

iron oxides 0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

This lightweight formula with broad spectrum SPF 21 protection provides all-day hydration and blends effortlessly with your skin tone.

Source: Walmart

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).

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Key Actives

tocopherol 1.9% - 2.3%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

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

dimethicone 0.75% - 1.1%

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

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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6%

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Works for: Sun protection

iodopropynyl butylcarbamate 0.01% - 0.02%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl palmitate 4.7% - 5.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

oleth-3 phosphate 3.7% - 4.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

zinc oxide 3%

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

water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Ingredient list view

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Zinc oxide, Water, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl palmitate, Oleth-3 phosphate, Sucrose polycottonseedate, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Dmdm hydantoin, Steareth-21, Steareth-2, Stearyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Talc, Polyacrylamide, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol panthenol, C13-14 isoparaffin, Disodium edta, Bht, Beta-carotene, Methicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Laureth-7, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides

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WIMJ similarity score		39%	38%	38%	37%	37%	37%	37%	36%	36%	36%
SPF	SPF 21	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 44	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +5 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +5 more Other: beeswax copernicia cerifera wax +1 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more	Common: glycerin titanium dioxide +3 more Other: capryloyl salicylic acid panthenol +3 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +3 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate panthenol +8 more	Common: glycerin zinc oxide +2 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +6 more	Common: glycerin titanium dioxide +3 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate linoleic acid +6 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +9 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +4 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane octyldodecyl neopentanoate +1 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +4 more Other: beeswax homosalate +1 more	Common: dimethicone dimethicone +4 more Other: cyclomethicone cyclopentasiloxane +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	dmdm hydantoin Has skin benefit? iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +15 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +2 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? vp/eicosene copolymer Has skin benefit? +3 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone Has skin benefit?
All ingredients	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +38 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +38 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +25 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +45 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +24 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +20 more

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CoverGirl Smoothers SPF 21 Tinted Coverage, Fair to Light [805]

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