2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.
This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.
“Suitable for even sensitive skin, its powerful formula contains anti-ageing ingredients to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots and vitamin E to strengthen and repair skin, without drying it out.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
This product can also help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).
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:
algae extract, sodium hyaluronate.
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: cocos nucifera oil, algae extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
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
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateHelps oil and water mix together
More about Tribehenin peg-20 estersA weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
More about HomosalateOctisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateTinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.
More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineAvobenzone. 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.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Neopentyl glycol diheptanoateA type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
More about Methyl trimethiconeA type of silicone that helps to soften upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolA 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
More about Butyloctyl salicylateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolUsed to stabilize product formulations and individual ingredients (for example, sunscreens). Can be an allergen
More about Polyester-8An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilA type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholMight help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hypnea musciformis extractA 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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilUsed to improve the product adherence to the skin, for example, to pro-long the protective effect of sunscreens. Can be irritating to very sensitive skin
More about Vp/eicosene copolymerHelps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphatePlant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Pongamia glabra seed oilMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAn emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateAn effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
More about Acetyl glucosamineCan help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking
More about ErgothioneineAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIncreases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolA fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCreates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaWater, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Tribehenin peg-20 esters, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Methyl trimethicone, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Butyloctyl salicylate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Propanediol, Triacontanyl pvp, Dipentaerythrityl tri-polyhydroxystearate, Polyester-8, Polyglyceryl-10 pentastearate, Cocos nucifera oil, Caprylyl methicone, Behenyl alcohol, Hypnea musciformis extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Persea gratissima oil, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Algae extract, Pongamia glabra seed oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caffeine, Sodium hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Acetyl glucosamine, Ergothioneine, Glycine soja sterols, Polysorbate 60, Caprylyl glycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Parfum, Isohexadecane, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Sodium dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Eugenol, Benzyl benzoate, Mica, Ci 19140, Ci 15985
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Affiliate links · prices updated regularly · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| DarphinSoleil Plaisir for Face Moisturiser SPF50YOUR PRODUCT | ExuvianceAge Reverse Day Repair SPF 30 + Retinol Antiaging Moisturizer | NEOSTRATASkin Active Matrix Support SPF30 Cream | Estée LauderFuturist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Makeup SPF45 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 58% | 54% |
| Price | $47.59 | $65.60+$18.01 | $72.71+$25.12 | $50.00+$2.41 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 14 | 4 of 14 | 5 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Retinol | Retinol | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 45 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Darphin - Soleil Plaisir for Face Moisturiser SPF50" can provide reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).
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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 2.80% - 3.50%, avobenzone 2.40% - 3.00%, butyloctyl salicylate 0.80% - 1.20%, octinoxate 5.00% - 6.10%, octisalate 3.60% - 4.40% and homosalate 3.90% - 4.80%.
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer 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.
The product retails for 36.00£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.