PRODUCT REVIEW
Doctor.G Brightening UP Sun Plus SPF50+ PA+++
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
titanium dioxide
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
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
zinc oxide
4.6% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
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
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
5.7% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
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
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Anti-aging
niacinamide
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.15% -
0.25%
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
Evens skin tone
pinus pinaster bark extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but evidence of effectiveness of topical application is lacking. It can be an INCI name for the trademarked ingredient Pycnogenol (but could also be a different type of this plant's bark extract)
niacinamide
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.15% -
0.25%
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
kappaphycus alvarezii extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
polymethylsilsesquioxane
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
dimethicone
0.4% -
0.65%
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
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Anti-oxidation
pinus pinaster bark extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but evidence of effectiveness of topical application is lacking. It can be an INCI name for the trademarked ingredient Pycnogenol (but could also be a different type of this plant's bark extract)
buddleja officinalis flower extract
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant flower extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
kappaphycus alvarezii extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
5.7% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
buddleja officinalis flower extract
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant flower extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing
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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Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
5.7% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
buddleja officinalis flower extract
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant flower extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
All ingredients
cyclopentasiloxane
6.8% -
8.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
5.7% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Zinc oxide, Ci 77947, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butylene glycol, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Dipropylene glycol, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Niacinamide, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Sorbitan isostearate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Caprylyl methicone, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium hectorite, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Magnesium sulfate, C30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Aluminum hydroxide, Stearic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Glyceryl caprylate, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Pinus pinaster bark extract, Disodium edta, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Polymethyl methacrylate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-hexanediol, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, Propanediol, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Buddleja officinalis flower extract, Diospyros kaki leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Polyvinyl alcohol
Sources
- A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide
- Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
- Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen products
- Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorods
- ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cells
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
- Study of nutraceutical, nutricosmetics and cosmeceutical potentials of polyphenolic bark extracts from Canadian forest species
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Saponins from the Flower Buds of Buddleja officinalis
- Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Buddleja officinalis on Vascular Inflammation in Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells