PRODUCT REVIEW
Dermalogica Prisma Protect SPF 30 NEW AUTH EXP 02/23
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Evens skin tone
- Sun protection
- Anti-aging
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Sun protection
octocrylene
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
2.1% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
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.
homosalate
5.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
A 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
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Broad Spectrum Defense SPF30 provides protection from UV damage, while a bio-ferment from sage helps maintain an even skin tone.
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Light-activated multitasking moisturizer provides broad spectrum defense while preventing future signs of skin damage.
palmitoyl oligopeptide
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
dimethicone
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
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
saccharide isomerate
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-aging
palmitoyl oligopeptide
0.4% -
0.6%
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
0.25% -
0.45%
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
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
zingiber officinale root oil
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
sclareolide
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Derived from clary sage. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
coconut alkanes
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging
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
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Potential irritants
zingiber officinale root oil
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
sclareolide
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Derived from clary sage. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
coconut alkanes
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
Show more
All ingredients
homosalate
5.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A 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
octocrylene
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
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Ingredient list view
Water, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Silica, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Coconut alkanes, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Dimethyl capramide, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Saccharide isomerate, Zingiber officinale root oil, Sclareolide, Tocopherol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glyceryl stearate se, Peg-100 stearate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Arachidyl alcohol, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Behenyl alcohol, Benzyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Xanthan gum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Arachidyl glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methicone, Sodium hydroxide, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Caprylyl glycol, Propanediol, Geraniol, Limonene, Citral, Polyvinyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, 1,2-hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol
Sources
- Opinion on Homosalate - Scientific Committee on Consumer Products
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Polyglyceryl Fatty Acid Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics