PRODUCT REVIEW

Dermalogica Age Smart Skin Perfect Primer SPF 30

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.65% - 0.95%Bisabolol 0.5% - 0.75%

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Product summary

We believe that "Dermalogica - Age Smart Skin Perfect Primer SPF 30" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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 sunscreen should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Dermalogica" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

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The product retails from 29.00$ up to 129.35$ in the United States.

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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.

It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.

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 24.2%

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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

titanium dioxide 1.7% - 2%

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

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

iron oxides 0.15% - 0.3%

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Age Smart Skin Perfect Primer SPF 30

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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.

These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: arginine/lysine polypeptide, palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine.

palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

arginine/lysine polypeptide 0.95% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

tocopherol 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

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Creates an instantly smooth surface, balances skin tone and enhances radiance.

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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).

hydrolyzed soy protein 0.6% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing

Moisturizing

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Creates an instantly smooth surface, balances skin tone and enhances radiance.

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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, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, argania spinosa kernel oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: arginine/lysine polypeptide, palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine

caprylic/capric triglyceride 6.7% - 8.2%

Irritation risk:

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

glycerin 0.45% - 0.65%

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

palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

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

bisabolol 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

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

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Potential irritants

lavandula angustifolia flower extract 0.55% - 0.85%

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Essential oil that can be irritating

zingiber officinale root extract 0.45% - 0.65%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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cyclopentasiloxane 26% - 32%

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Works for: Mattifying, Moisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

zinc oxide 24.2%

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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

dimethicone crosspolymer 7.8% - 9.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface

Ingredient list view

Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc oxide, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Diisopropyl adipate, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Silica, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Titanium dioxide, Arginine/lysine polypeptide, Tocopheryl acetate, Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminohydroxybutyrate, Polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Tocopherol, 1,2-hexanediol, Bisabolol, Sodium hyaluronate, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Lavandula hybrida oil, Pentylene glycol, Propanediol, Silica silylate, Caprylyl glycol, Peg/ppg-20/15 dimethicone, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Water, Eucalyptol, Sodium pca, Sodium hydroxide, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Potassium sorbate, Glycerin, Sorbic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Limonene, Tin oxide, Iron oxides

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WIMJ similarity score		61%	42%	35%	34%	34%	34%	33%	33%	33%	33%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 40	SPF 44	SPF 30
Key ingredients	arginine/lysine polypeptide palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine +11 more	Common: arginine/lysine polypeptide palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine +8 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract	Common: palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine cyclopentasiloxane +5 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +13 more	Common: glycerin peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone +5 more Other: ascorbic acid retinyl palmitate +9 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane glycerin +5 more Other: dimethicone	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone +2 more Other: niacinamide tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +8 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: dimethicone lactobacillus/arundinaria gigantea leaf ferment filtrate	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +4 more Other: alanine arginine +13 more	Common: bisabolol caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more Other: panthenol camellia sinensis extract +5 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate cetyl dimethicone +2 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride cyclopentasiloxane +6 more Other: urea linoleic acid +19 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +15 more	eucalyptus globulus leaf oil Has skin benefit? lavandula hybrida oil Has skin benefit? +5 more	betula alba bark extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +14 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +8 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? peg-8 Has skin benefit? +10 more	vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract Has skin benefit? punica granatum extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +2 more	hamamelis virginiana leaf extract Has skin benefit? ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	withania somnifera root extract Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +7 more	tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +43 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +36 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +48 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +44 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +35 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +21 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +22 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +53 more	aloe barbadensis extract Has skin benefit? camellia sinensis extract Has skin benefit? +27 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +60 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Dermalogica Age Smart Skin Perfect Primer SPF 30

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Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

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