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Evens skin tonePinus pinaster bark extract, Niacinamide + 1 moreNot delivered
“DESCRIPTION Dr. G Brightening Tone Up Sun Stick is a physical tone-up sun stick that protects the skin.”
This product contains ingredients (pinus pinaster bark extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Pinus pinaster bark extract, Buddleja officinalis flower extract + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (pinus pinaster bark extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Zinc oxide~44–54%
- 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 oxideButylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~5.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprateC12-15 alkyl benzoate~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateHexyl laurate~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Hexyl laurateNeopentyl glycol diheptanoate~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Neopentyl glycol diheptanoateOctyldodecanol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolSilica~1.9–2.4%
Dibutyl lauroyl glutamide~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps improve the product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dibutyl lauroyl glutamidePentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateDipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyamide-8~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps improve the product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamideMica~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxidePolyhydroxystearic acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidTriethoxycaprylylsilane~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilanePolyglyceryl-4 isostearate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.6%
Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Ci 77492~0.25–0.5%
Aluminum hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideCi 77491~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Calamine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ruby powder~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~0.25–0.45%
Ascorbic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidNiacinamide~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamidePinus pinaster bark extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- 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)
More about Pinus pinaster bark extractCaesalpinia spinosa fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPropanediol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolButylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolKappaphycus alvarezii extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
More about Kappaphycus alvarezii extractBuddleja officinalis flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant flower extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Buddleja officinalis flower extractOenothera biennis extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pueraria lobata root extract~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinus palustris leaf extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ulmus davidiana root extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractIngredient list view
Zinc oxide, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Hexyl laurate, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Dibutyl lauroyl glutamide, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate, Polyamide-8, Dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ci 77492, Aluminum hydroxide, Ci 77491, Calamine, Ruby powder, Water, Ascorbic acid, Niacinamide, Pinus pinaster bark extract, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, Panthenol, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Buddleja officinalis flower extract, Oenothera biennis extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Pinus palustris leaf extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Dr.GBrightening Tone Up Sun Stick 17gYOUR PRODUCT | Mario BadescuBuffering Lotion | ManyoPanthe-Calming Sun Cream | SKIN&LABEctoin Milky Cream Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 70% | 69% | 69% |
| Price | — | $19.00 | — | $21.06 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Adenosine | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in "Dr. G - Buy Dr. G Brightening Tone Up Sun Stick in Australia - Korean Skincare and Cosmetics" it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.25% - 0.45%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
Price
The product retails for 21.95A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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