PRODUCT REVIEW
Dr. Loretta Universal Glow Daily Defense Mineral Sunscreen Fluid SPF 40
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
zinc oxide
17%
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
iron oxides
0.15% -
0.25%
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
titanium dioxide
0.25% -
0.45%
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Meet your reparative anti-aging skincare, lightweight moisturizer, and universally blendable mineral sunscreen , all in one bottle.
centella asiatica extract
0.3% -
0.5%
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.
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Insufficient!
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.4%
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
This ultra-lightweight fluid formula features potent antioxidant Lipochroman®, multifunctional Ectoin, and Zinc to provide ultra-hydration, skin-smoothing, and repairing benefits while delivering full-spectrum UVA/UVB/HEV blue light protection.
glycerin
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
dimethicone
1.7% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
caprylic/capric triglyceride
3% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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Anti-oxidation
dimethylmethoxy chromanol
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin
pelargonium graveolens flower oil
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.4%
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
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
pelargonium graveolens flower oil
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
1.1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
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
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
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
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
pelargonium graveolens flower oil
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
1.1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
All ingredients
zinc oxide
17%
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
isododecane
6.5% -
7.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
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Ingredient list view
Zinc oxide, Water, Isododecane, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane/trimethylsiloxysilicate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Disteardimonium hectorite, Polyglyceryl-10 dioleate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Tapioca starch polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propylene carbonate, Polysilicone-11, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ectoin, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octyldodecanol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Decyl glucoside, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Sodium benzoate, Betula alba bark extract, Boswellia serrata extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Jojoba esters, Trihydroxystearin, Alumina, Centella asiatica extract, Tocopherol, Silica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Ci 77491
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