PRODUCT REVIEW

DCL Antioxidant Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

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Anti-aging
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Bisabolol 0.55% - 0.85%Dimethicone 3.3% - 4%

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Product summary

The ingredient list suggests that "DCL - Antioxidant Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30" 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).

This product should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

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: butyloctyl salicylate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive 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.

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The product retails for 44.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

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.

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.

zinc oxide 17.5%

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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

butyloctyl salicylate 1.9% - 2.4%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

The addition of antioxidant Vitamin E helps to protect skin against ageing environmental damage.

Source: Face the future

This product can 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.

Evens skin tone

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).

Moisturizing

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

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).

dimethicone 3.3% - 4%

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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

caprylic/capric triglyceride 5.1% - 6.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

squalane 0.6% - 0.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

bisabolol 0.55% - 0.85%

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Works for: Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

dimethicone 3.3% - 4%

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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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Potential irritants

caprylic/capric triglyceride 5.1% - 6.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

hexylene glycol 2.2% - 2.6%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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zinc oxide 17.5%

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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%

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Plain old water

isononyl isononanoate 6.5% - 7.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness

Ingredient list view

Zinc oxide, Water, Isononyl isononanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethicone, Hexylene glycol, Butyloctyl salicylate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Argania spinosa kernel extract, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Tocopheryl acetate, Bisabolol, Squalane, Lecithin, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Polyglyceryl-3 ricinoleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexyl laurate, Isostearic acid, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Polysorbate 60, Chlorphenesin, Disodium edta

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WIMJ similarity score		45%	43%	36%	36%	35%	34%	34%	34%	34%	34%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 40	SPF 30	SPF 44	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +4 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other:	Common: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: tocopherol	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +3 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate camellia sinensis extract +7 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +3 more Other: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: cetyl dimethicone glycerin +3 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate butyloctyl salicylate +4 more Other: beeswax glycerin +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +2 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +10 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: glycerin polyglycerin-3 +2 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +2 more Other: dipotassium glycyrrhizate ethylhexyl olivate +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +1 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +6 more
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Potential Irritants	disodium edta Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +11 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +12 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +9 more	vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +6 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +12 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +7 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +15 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	cocoglycerides Has skin benefit? sodium dehydroacetate Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +24 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +24 more	squalane Has skin benefit? tocopherol Has skin benefit? +25 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +39 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +36 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	aloe barbadensis extract Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +40 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

DCL Antioxidant Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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