Dream Sunscreen Sunny Side Up #DreamSunscreen
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MoisturizingGlycerin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate + 4 moreWorks
“INGREDIENTS Full Ingredients List Swiss Buddleja Buddleja Davidii Anti-ageing & antibacterial; Protects skin from UV damage Soliberine Buddleja Officinalis Prevents photodamage from free radical activity (UV, infrared, blue light) Vitamin E Hydrates & repairs skin damage; lightens pigmentation UV A Filters with skin aging Uvinul A Plus Granular, helps prevent long-term skin damage.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, butylene glycol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycine soja oil, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.
Anti-agingTocopherolNot delivered
“INGREDIENTS Full Ingredients List Swiss Buddleja Buddleja Davidii Anti-ageing & antibacterial; Protects skin from UV damage Soliberine Buddleja Officinalis Prevents photodamage from free radical activity (UV, infrared, blue light) Vitamin E Hydrates & repairs skin damage; lightens pigmentation UV A Filters with skin aging Uvinul A Plus Granular, helps prevent long-term skin damage.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“INGREDIENTS Full Ingredients List Swiss Buddleja Buddleja Davidii Anti-ageing & antibacterial; Protects skin from UV damage Soliberine Buddleja Officinalis Prevents photodamage from free radical activity (UV, infrared, blue light) Vitamin E Hydrates & repairs skin damage; lightens pigmentation UV A Filters with skin aging Uvinul A Plus Granular, helps prevent long-term skin damage.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate~6–9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoateEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateGlycerin~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPropanediol~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolC12-15 alkyl benzoate~1.8–2.7%
- 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 benzoatePhenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Ensulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations
More about Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acidButylene glycol~1.3–1.9%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.55–1.25%
Bentonite~0.9–1.3%
Sodium hydroxide~0.5–1.2%
Propylene glycol~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolParfum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumInulin lauryl carbamate~0.35–0.75%
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.2–0.7%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolBuddleja officinalis flower extract~0.35–0.75%
- 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 extractCitric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGlycine soja oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilBuddleja davidii extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bht~0.05–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Propanediol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Bentonite, Sodium hydroxide, Propylene glycol, Parfum, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Tocopherol, Buddleja officinalis flower extract, Citric acid, Glycine soja oil, Buddleja davidii extract, Bht, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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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.
| Dream SunscreenSunny Side Up #DreamSunscreenYOUR PRODUCT | NIODRE: Pigment Serum | Formula 10.0.6Steppin' It Up Vitamin C Moisturizing Spa Eye Balm | MANTLEThe Treat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 24% | 24% | 24% |
| Price | — | $37.03 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Myristoyl Nonapeptide-3 | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Azelaic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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More alternatives: The INKEY List CA Q10 SerumPolaar Eternal Snow Youthful Eye Contour with Arctic Flowers
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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