"CoverGirl - Smoothers SPF 21 Tinted Coverage, Light to Medium [810]" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this sunscreen is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

It should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. The organic filters in the product are: octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.

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 high. 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 40.84$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Does not work for

Sun protection

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 0.4% - 0.9%

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 2.7% - 4.1%

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 0.15% - 0.7%

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 27% - 40%

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 27% - 40%

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 1.3% - 1.9%

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%

Irritation risk:

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

paba 6.3% - 9.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A UV filter. Is effective against UVB, but does not protect against aging UVA rays. It is not allowed in the EU. It can stain clothing. Overall, it is not widely used in skincare & sunscreens. Can be used to stabilize product formulation - for example, in rinse-off hair products

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Key Actives

tocopherol 27% - 40%

Irritation risk:

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

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

tocopherol 0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

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

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

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Potential irritants

paba 6.3% - 9.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

parfum 5.3% - 8%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl palmitate 2% - 3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

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

oleth-3 phosphate 1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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tocopherol 27% - 40%

Irritation risk:

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

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

paba 6.3% - 9.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

parfum 5.3% - 8%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Ingredient list view

Tocopherol, Paba, Parfum, 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		41%	39%	39%	39%	39%	39%	39%	38%	37%	37%
SPF	SPF 21	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 25	SPF 50
Key ingredients	dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +6 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +5 more	Common: glycerin zinc oxide +2 more Other: niacinamide palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +12 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: capryloyl salicylic acid panthenol +5 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: hyaluronic acid lysine +4 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +4 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: panthenol cyclopentasiloxane +4 more	Common: glycerin zinc oxide +2 more Other: niacinamide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +11 more	Common: glycerin zinc oxide +1 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate linoleic acid +8 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: centella asiatica extract cyclomethicone +2 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: retinol niacinamide +11 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	dmdm hydantoin Has skin benefit? iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? +12 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +8 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +8 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	limonene Has skin benefit? eugenol Has skin benefit? +10 more	retinol Has skin benefit? morus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? +23 more
All ingredients	tocopherol Has skin benefit? paba Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +49 more	unknown Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +43 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +49 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +45 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +42 more	opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract Has skin benefit? cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? +66 more

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CoverGirl Smoothers SPF 21 Tinted Coverage, Light to Medium [810]

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