PRODUCT REVIEW
Dr.Different Barrier Balance Sun Block
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Barrier Balance Sun Block
sodium hyaluronate
0.95% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
ceramide np
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
cholesterol
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
butyloctyl salicylate
3.8% -
4.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
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
ceramide np
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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Potential irritants
butyloctyl salicylate
3.8% -
4.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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zinc oxide
12% -
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
cyclohexasiloxane
5.8% -
7.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
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Ingredient list view
Water, Zinc oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyloctyl salicylate, Propanediol, Propylheptyl caprylate, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Caprylyl methicone, Disiloxane, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Disteardimonium hectorite, Magnesium sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Lauryl polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Glyceryl caprylate/caprate, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceramide np, Stearic acid, Cholesterol, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine, Glycosphingolipids, Ceramide ap, Xanthan gum
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- 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
- Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicylate, Isocetyl Salicylate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Magnesium Salicylate, MEA-Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Potassium Salicylate, Methyl Salicylate, Myristyl Salicylate, Sodium Salicylate, TEA-Salicylate, and Tridecyl Salicylate
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- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
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- Vitamin E and Skin Health
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- Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems