"Douvalls - Argan Daily Moisturiser with SPF30 UVA/UVB protection" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: amiloxate 0.65% - 0.95%.

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 moisturizer 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.

What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Argan Daily Moisturiser with SPF30 UVA/UVB protection

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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, caprylyl glycol.

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, cocos nucifera oil.

argania spinosa kernel oil 1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

dimethicone 3.2% - 3.9%

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

helianthus annuus seed oil 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

Sun protection

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

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.

isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

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

Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US. It can be irritating

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Contains vitamin E, fatty acids and antioxidants, which deliver significant age-defying effects for a more radiant complexion.

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This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

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).

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.25% - 0.5%

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

tocopherol 0.5% - 0.75%

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Antibacterial, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing

tocopherol 0.5% - 0.75%

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

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

coco-glucoside 0.7% - 1.1%

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Works for: Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl palmitate 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

ethylhexyl palmitate 0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

ci 77947 12% - 14%

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caprylic/capric triglyceride 5.8% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Ci 77947, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, C14-22 alcohols, Isopropyl palmitate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Coco-glucoside, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Coconut alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Microcrystalline cellulose, Punica granatum seed oil, Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, Cocos nucifera oil, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Cellulose gum, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Citrus grandis peel extract, Rosa damascena extract, Aniba rosaeodora wood extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Limonene, Linalool, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract

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WIMJ similarity score		36%	33%	33%	33%	32%	32%	32%	32%	32%	32%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 47	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 47	SPF 45	SPF 30	SPF 30
Key ingredients	argania spinosa kernel oil camellia sinensis leaf extract +10 more	Common: camellia sinensis leaf extract caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter titanium dioxide +2 more	Common: argania spinosa kernel oil camellia sinensis leaf extract +9 more Other: beeswax beeswax +7 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter titanium dioxide +2 more	Common: camellia sinensis leaf extract caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: glycine soja oil persea gratissima oil +5 more	Common: argania spinosa kernel oil camellia sinensis leaf extract +5 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter chondrus crispus +6 more	Common: camellia sinensis leaf extract caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: camellia sinensis extract rosa canina fruit oil +1 more	Common: argania spinosa kernel oil camellia sinensis leaf extract +5 more Other: beeswax bisabolol +4 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +4 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +13 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride cyclopentasiloxane +2 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate butyloctyl salicylate +10 more	Common: argania spinosa kernel oil caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate squalane +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +18 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +14 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +12 more	betula alba bark extract Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? ci 77947 Has skin benefit? +36 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +23 more	aloe barbadensis extract Has skin benefit? beeswax Has skin benefit? +38 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +28 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +33 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +24 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +29 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +53 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +24 more

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Douvalls Argan Daily Moisturiser with SPF30 UVA/UVB protection

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