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SkinCeuticals Mineral Radiance UV Defense SPF 50 Cowshed

Cowshed - SkinCeuticals Mineral Radiance UV Defense SPF 50
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Key promises

Sun protection
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

59 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

MEDIUM
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Out of stock 4/2/2021
Cowshed
Starting at £62.00
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Out of stock 4/2/2021
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What's in this jar?

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  • Sun protection

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
Summary
This product relies on a single UV filter in a relatively low concentration, and this is why the sun protection might be not reliable. Make sure to use a large quantity of product and re-apply more frequently
Non-organic (mineral) filters
Ingredient
UVB
UVA II
UVA I
Stability
titanium dioxide
checkmark
meets threshold
does not meet threshold
meets threshold
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
undecane
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
butyloctyl salicylate
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
phenethyl benzoate
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 aqua Plain old water
2 titanium dioxide 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
3 [nano], The ingredient is not recognized
4 isododecane An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
5 dimethicone 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
6 undecane Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
7 c12-15 alkyl benzoate Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
8 styrene/acrylates copolymer Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters
9 caprylyl methicone A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
10 nylon-12 Used to create a nice product consistency
11 butyloctyl salicylate A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
12 phenethyl benzoate Used as a fragrance
13 tridecane Helps create a dry, non-greasy finish of the skin
14 dicaprylyl carbonate Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
15 silica Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
16 [nano], The ingredient is not recognized
17 triethylhexanoin Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
18 isohexadecane Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
19 dicaprylyl ether Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
20 talc Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish
21 dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer Helps oil and water mix together
22 aluminium hydroxide Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
23 stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
24 pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
25 peg-9 Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation
26 polydimethylsiloxy The ingredient is not recognized
27 ethanol Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
28 ci 77491 A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
29 ci 77492 A colorant. Usually well-tolerated
30 ci 77499 An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated
31 /iron oxides, The ingredient is not recognized
32 aluminium stearate Used to help evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in a formulation
33 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
34 peg-8 laurate Helps oil and water mix together
35 magnesium sulfate Used to create a thicker product consistency
36 caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
37 alumina The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
38 polyhydroxystearic acid Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
39 disteardimonium hectorite A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
40 diethylhexyl, syringyldenemalonate Used to stabilize the product formulation
41 tocopherol 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
42 propylene carbonate Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
43 artemia extract Zooplankton extract that can attract water to the upper level of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
44 benzoic acid A preservative
45 disodium stearoyl glutamate Helps oil and water mix together and workd as a cleanser
46 peg-9 Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation
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Scientific Sources

  • Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
  • Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
  • Amended Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
  • Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicylate, Isocetyl Salicylate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Magnesium Salicylate, MEA-Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Potassium Salicylate, Methyl Salicylate, Myristyl Salicylate, Sodium Salicylate, TEA-Salicylate, and Tridecyl Salicylate
  • Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmetics
  • Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
  • Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmetics
  • Vitamin E in dermatology
  • Vitamin E and Skin Health
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