Dermedicine Face Moisturizer Sunscreen SPF 25
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 25 · 2 UV filters · Broad spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.
Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juiceMay help
“This elegant, non-greasy, sheer daily face moisturizer with SPF uses a combination of physical and broad-spectrum UVA/UVB filters to protect skin while natural botanicals and stem-cells deliver nourishment and help fight the visible effects of environmental damage and UV radiation, including wrinkle, sunspots and discoloration.”
This product contains camellia oleifera leaf extract. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging. The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
MoisturizingCyclopentasiloxane, Isocetyl stearate + 8 moreWorks
“Face Moisturizer Sunscreen SPF 25”
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, sorbitol.
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: cetyl dimethicone, isocetyl stearate.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Tocopheryl acetate + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (camellia oleifera leaf extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Salvia officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate7%
- Irritation risk
- High
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 methoxycinnamateZinc oxide4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Zinc oxideWater~45–55%
Isocetyl stearate~6–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Isocetyl stearateCyclopentasiloxane~6.4–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneSorbitol~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolCetyl dimethicone~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture
More about Cetyl dimethiconeCetearyl alcohol~3.2–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholStyrene/acrylates copolymer~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters
More about Styrene/acrylates copolymerTocopheryl acetate~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 acetateAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceBetula alba bark extract~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Has astringent properties. Creates a tightening and drying effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about Betula alba bark extractCamellia oleifera leaf extract~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics
More about Camellia oleifera leaf extractCola acuminata seed extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but research is missing
More about Cola acuminata seed extractSalvia officinalis leaf extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractVitis vinifera fruit cell extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lepidium sativum sprout extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinLecithin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinXanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGlyceryl stearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateAcrylates/dimethicone copolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistency
More about Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer2-hydroxyethyl acrylate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and uniform layer on the skin (when used in sunscreens, for example)
More about 2-hydroxyethyl acrylateIngredient list view
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Zinc oxide, Water, Isocetyl stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sorbitol, Cetyl dimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Betula alba bark extract, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Cola acuminata seed extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Vitis vinifera fruit cell extract, Lepidium sativum sprout extract, Glycerin, Lecithin, Xanthan gum, Glyceryl stearate, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate, Unknown
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| DermedicineFace Moisturizer Sunscreen SPF 25YOUR PRODUCT | POND'SFace Moisturizer Clarant B3 SPF30 | SkinCeuticalsUltimate UV Defense SPF 30 | SkinMedicaEssential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 Sunscreen | |
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| Match | — | 44% | 40% | 37% |
| Price | — | — | — | $40.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Beeswax | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 25 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 47 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Dermedicine - Face Moisturizer Sunscreen SPF 25" "is a broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, this sunscreen does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called" chemical ") UV filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 60.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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