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e.l.f. Cosmetics e.l.f. Beauty Shield SPF 50 Skin Shielding Primer

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Anti-aging
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Cyclopentasiloxane 25Zinc oxide 44% - 54%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "e. L. F. Cosmetics - e. L. F. Beauty Shield SPF 50 Skin Shielding Primer" can offer reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

This sunscreen should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

It is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

This sunscreen contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails for 15.75$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

zinc oxide 44% - 54%

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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?

Antioxidant enriched primer to prep skin for makeup application Protects skin from sun exposure with SPF 50 Fights pollutants and environmental aggressors Minimizes the appearance of fine lines and winkles Use as primer or alone for a sheer look 100% Vegan and Cruelty-Free

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This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

ascorbyl palmitate 0.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

Evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

Moisturizing

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, cyclopentasiloxane.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

helianthus annuus seed oil 0.55% - 0.85%

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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

dimethicone crosspolymer 2.3% - 2.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface

cyclopentasiloxane 25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Key Actives

cyclopentasiloxane 25%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

zinc oxide 44% - 54%

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

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.45% - 0.65%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

parfum 0.1% - 0.2%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

zinc oxide 44% - 54%

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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

triethoxycaprylylsilane 8.1% - 9.9%

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A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation

cyclohexasiloxane 4.7% - 5.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels

Ingredient list view

Zinc oxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Water, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Silica, Silica dimethyl silylate, Tocopheryl acetate, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Beta-carotene, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Ascorbyl palmitate, Glyceryl stearate, Stearic acid, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium chloride, Zinc oxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Water, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Silica, Silica dimethyl silylate, Tocopheryl acetate, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Beta-carotene, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Ascorbyl palmitate, Glyceryl stearate, Stearic acid, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium chloride, Iron oxides

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WIMJ similarity score		39%	38%	38%	37%	37%	37%	37%	36%	36%	36%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	cyclopentasiloxane helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more	Common: helianthus annuus seed oil zinc oxide Other: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +7 more	Common: helianthus annuus seed oil zinc oxide Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +3 more	Common: helianthus annuus seed oil zinc oxide Other: panthenol glycerin +3 more	Common: helianthus annuus seed oil zinc oxide Other: butyloctyl salicylate butyrospermum parkii butter +10 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane helianthus annuus seed oil Other: borago officinalis seed oil carthamus tinctorius seed oil +6 more	Common: helianthus annuus seed oil zinc oxide Other: titanium dioxide tocopherol +1 more	Common: helianthus annuus seed oil zinc oxide Other: butyrospermum parkii butter camellia sinensis extract +4 more	Common: helianthus annuus seed oil zinc oxide Other: astaxanthin butyrospermum parkii butter +7 more	Common: helianthus annuus seed oil zinc oxide Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +8 more	Common: helianthus annuus seed oil zinc oxide Other: butyloctyl salicylate camellia sinensis extract +7 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +6 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +12 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +9 more	chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +6 more	glyceryl behenate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +3 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate Has skin benefit? +6 more	chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis extract Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? triethoxycaprylylsilane Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +23 more	ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +31 more	zinc Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +26 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +32 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +15 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +29 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +25 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +22 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

e.l.f. Cosmetics e.l.f. Beauty Shield SPF 50 Skin Shielding Primer

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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