Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Evens skin tone
- Sun protection
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
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Product Summary
"Dermalogica - Clear Start Oil Clearing Matte Moisturiser" "is a broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, this product does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called" chemical ") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: oxybenzone, avobenzone, octinoxate and octisalate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.
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 it 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.
Price
The product retails for 29.20A$ in Australia.
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Does not work for
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
SPF helps shield against the UV rays that can make breakouts worse and cause dark spots.
Source: Recreate Yourself
This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Clear Start Oil Clearing Matte Moisturiser
Source: From product name
Does not contain the most effective ingredients for moisturization. The emollients (c12-15 alkyl benzoate, cetyl alcohol) can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Keep in mind though that this product lacks humectants that attract water. You might want to use a separate product with ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin in addition (use before this product for the best results).
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
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
Used 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
Might be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin
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
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
Has astringent properties. Creates a tightening and drying effect on the skin. Can be irritating
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.
Avobenzone. 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.
Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
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
Octisalate. 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
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
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Key Actives
Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
Ingredient list view
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Benzophenone-3, Water, Butylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Silica, Dimethyl capramide, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Coriandrum sativum fruit oil, Citrus aurantifolia peel oil, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Elettaria cardamomum seed oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Zingiber officinale root oil, Enantia chlorantha bark extract, Arctium lappa root extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Betula alba bark extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Salix alba bark extract, Oleanolic acid, Tocopherol, Cetearyl phosphate, Stearic acid, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Nylon-12, Xanthan gum, Cetyl alcohol, Aminomethyl propanol, Sodium benzoate, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
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