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Dr. Denese SPF 40 Defense Day Cream
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Sun protection
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
- Moisturizing
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Sun protection
zinc oxide
14%
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
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
iron oxides
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Our Brand New BB cream, which represents three products in one your anti-aging day cream that is clinically proven to firm your skin (Cutometer Study), your SPF 40 UVA/UVB broad spectrum protection and your light coverage BB cream.
retinyl palmitate
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
threonine
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
serine
0.6% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Our own proprietary Melanin Technology that gives you a unique self adjusting color that matches almost any skin tone.
retinyl palmitate
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
alanine
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
dipotassium glycyrrhizate
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
Moisturizing
threonine
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate
0.95% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
isoleucine
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
retinyl palmitate
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
argania spinosa kernel oil
2.7% -
3.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
retinyl palmitate
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
pantothenic acid
0.75% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-blemish
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and may help reduce inflammation in skin
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Potential irritants
retinyl palmitate
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
argania spinosa kernel oil
2.7% -
3.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
14%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
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Ingredient list view
Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Propanediol, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Peg-10 dimethicone, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Bisabolol, Melanin, Phospholipids, Retinyl palmitate, Pantothenic acid, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium pca, Sodium lactate, Arginine, Aspartic acid, Pca, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Alumina, Hydrogen dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disteardimonium hectorite, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl decanone, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Sodium chloride, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77499
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