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Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun+ SPF50+ PA++++
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
zinc oxide
11% -
13%
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
butyloctyl salicylate
3.7% -
4.5%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
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
Anti-aging
centella asiatica extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
tocopherol
0.45% -
0.65%
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
Evens skin tone
pinus pinaster bark extract
0.35% -
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)
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
▶Sun care that is both refreshing and soft Adjust the skin's oil-water balance; non-sticky and refreshing sun cream that keeps skin soft.
kappaphycus alvarezii extract
0.3% -
0.55%
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
ectoin
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
sodium hyaluronate
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
pinus pinaster bark extract
0.35% -
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)
lactobacillus ferment
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
kappaphycus alvarezii extract
0.3% -
0.55%
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: 0
Potential irritants
buddleja officinalis flower extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory
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
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
tocopherol
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
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
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Potential irritants
buddleja officinalis flower extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory
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
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
zinc oxide
11% -
13%
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
propanediol
5% -
6.1%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Zinc oxide, Propanediol, Butyloctyl salicylate, Propylheptyl caprylate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Caprylyl methicone, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Methyl trimethicone, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Disteardimonium hectorite, Magnesium sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Lauryl polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glyceryl caprylate, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Butylene glycol, Tocopherol, Centella asiatica extract, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, Pinus pinaster bark extract, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, 7-dehydrocholesterol, Houttuynia cordata extract, Ectoin, Buddleja officinalis flower extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Hydroxycinnamic acid, Rutin
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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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- Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmetics
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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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- Saponins from the Flower Buds of Buddleja officinalis
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- Total Peroxynitrite Scavenging Capacity of Phenylethanoid and Flavonoid Glycosides from the Flowers of Buddleja officinalis
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