PRODUCT REVIEW
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Stick
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
zinc oxide
12% -
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
butyloctyl salicylate
0.6% -
0.95%
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
0.6% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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.
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
0.4% -
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
0.55% -
0.8%
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)
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Additional ingredients of provitamin D and pycnogenol up hydration levels while boosting skin resilience.
centella asiatica extract
0.6% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
vinyl dimethicone
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
kappaphycus alvarezii extract
0.45% -
0.7%
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
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Anti-oxidation
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
centella asiatica extract
0.6% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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.
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
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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: 1
Potential irritants
buddleja officinalis flower extract
0.6% -
0.9%
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
isopropyl palmitate
2.4% -
2.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.6% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
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.
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish
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
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Potential irritants
buddleja officinalis flower extract
0.6% -
0.9%
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
isopropyl palmitate
2.4% -
2.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
All ingredients
octyldodecanol
25% -
31%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
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
cetyl ethylhexanoate
6.6% -
8.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
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Ingredient list view
Octyldodecanol, Zinc oxide, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Isopropyl palmitate, Acrylates copolymer, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Silica silylate, Dibutyl lauroyl glutamide, Dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyloctyl salicylate, Dextrin palmitate, Vinyl dimethicone, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Centella asiatica extract, Mentha viridis extract, Pinus pinaster bark extract, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Buddleja officinalis flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Camellia japonica leaf extract, Eruca sativa leaf extract, Triticum vulgare sprout extract, Brassica oleracea italica sprout extract, Medicago sativa extract, Glyceryl caprylate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, Tocopherol, Water, 7-dehydrocholesterol, Ectoin, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Lactobacillus ferment, 1,2-hexanediol, Parfum
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