EleVen by Venus Williams

EleVen by Venus Williams Unrivaled Sun Serum SPF 40

Name: EleVen by Venus Williams - Unrivaled Sun Serum SPF 40
Brand: EleVen by Venus Williams

SPF 40Efficacy90/100IrritancyHigh·1 UV filter

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Sun protection

SPF 40 · 1 UV filter

Broad spectrum

SPF 40Broad spectrumMineral filters

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.

UV spectrum

UVB290–320 nmUVA II320–340 nmUVA I340–400 nm

Zinc Oxide

FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount

Zinc Oxide Mineral UVBUVA Photo-stable 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 colorant10%

Reef-safe

No oxybenzone or octinoxate — the two filters banned in Hawaii, Florida Keys and Aruba.

Evens skin tone

Not advertised by the brand · No ingredient credited for this claim

Strong support

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).

Anti-aging

Not advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claim

Strong support

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.

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.1–0.35%

Moisturizing

Not advertised by the brand · 11 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

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: allantoin, caprylyl 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera fruit extract.

AllantoinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~23–35%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~2.9–4.4%

Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateKey activeEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.75%

Cocos nucifera fruit extractKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~1.1–1.6%

Shea butter ethyl estersKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.5%

Coconut alkanesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin~0.55–1.25%

Coco-caprylate/caprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~0.9–1.3%

C12-15 alkyl benzoateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumEnhances 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~3.7–5.5%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~2.1–3.2%

LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 2 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~1.7–2.5%est.

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~1.5–2.2%est.

Citrus nobilis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~1.2–1.8%est.

PhenylpropanolHelps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulationHigh~0.2–0.75%est.

Vanilla planifolia fruit extractA plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~2.9–4.4%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~2.1–3.2%est.

Coconut alkanesAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~0.55–1.25%est.

MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~0.3–0.75%est.

Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.75%est.

Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.7%est.

Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.65%est.

Comedogenic

3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

3 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Cocos nucifera fruit extractAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.1–1.6%est.

Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateHelps oil and water mix together3/5~0.2–0.75%est.

Coconut alkanesAn emollient that helps soften the skin2/5~0.55–1.25%est.

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Ingredients

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Zinc oxide10%

UV filterKey active

Irritation risk: Low

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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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Allantoin~23–35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Bisabolol~5.1–7.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~3.7–5.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.9–4.4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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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Caprylyl glycol~2.1–3.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~1.7–2.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~1.5–2.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Citrus nobilis peel oil~1.2–1.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

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Cocos nucifera fruit extract~1.1–1.6%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.9–1.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Coconut alkanes~0.55–1.25%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

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Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Hedychium spicatum extract~0.4–0.95%

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Irritation risk: Low

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.4–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

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Iron oxides~0.4–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

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

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Lecithin~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Methylpropanediol~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Phenylpropanol~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation

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Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.2–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.2–0.75%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~0.15–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Propanediol~0.15–0.6%

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Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Rutin~0.1–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Anti-oxidation

An antioxidant that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Shea butter ethyl esters~0.15–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Silica~0.15–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Sodium chloride~0.1–0.45%

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Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Stearalkonium hectorite~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create an even product consistency

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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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Tridecyl salicylate~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Water~0.05–0.2%

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Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Ingredient list view

Zinc oxide, Allantoin, Bisabolol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl glycol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Coconut alkanes, Hedychium spicatum extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Iron oxides, Lecithin, Methylpropanediol, Phenylpropanol, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, Propanediol, Rutin, Shea butter ethyl esters, Silica, Sodium chloride, Stearalkonium hectorite, Tocopherol, Tridecyl salicylate, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Water

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Product summary

We assess that "EleVen by Venus Williams - Unrivaled Sun Serum SPF 40" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because 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).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

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 product contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be high. 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.