PRODUCT REVIEW
Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Daily Defence SPF30
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
zinc oxide
20%
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Infused with raspberry seed and marula oils, Umbra Sheer also delivers essential moisture and minimises the look of fine lines and wrinkles for skin that appears healthy and preserved.
acetyl glucosamine
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Infused with raspberry seed and marula oils, Umbra Sheer also delivers essential moisture and minimises the look of fine lines and wrinkles for skin that appears healthy and preserved.
glycine
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
helianthus annuus sprout extract
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can help support the skin barrier
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Evens skin tone
acetyl glucosamine
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
vitis vinifera juice extract
0.6% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Contains AHAs that exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin due to the sugar content
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
Anti-oxidation
haematococcus pluvialis extract
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
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
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6.2% -
7.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
pentylene glycol
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.3% -
1.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
chondrus crispus extract
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory,
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
acetyl glucosamine
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
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Potential irritants
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6.2% -
7.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
pentylene glycol
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.3% -
1.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
chondrus crispus extract
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
All ingredients
zinc oxide
20%
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6.2% -
7.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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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Ingredient list view
Zinc oxide, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Steareth-2, Propanediol, Steareth-21, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Cetearyl alcohol, Silica, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Helianthus annuus sprout extract, Vitis vinifera juice extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Raspberry seed oil/tocopheryl succinate aminopropanediol esters, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Sea water, Acetyl glucosamine, Cetearyl glucoside, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Glycine, Sucrose, Lecithin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Xanthan gum, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium dehydroacetate, Iron oxides, Ci 77491
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