Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Elixir - Nova cream spf 30" can provide reliable sun protection. 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).

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 3.50% - 4.30%, avobenzone 3.10% - 3.80%, uvinul a plus 2.20% - 2.70%, uvasorb heb 2.00% - 2.50%, octisalate 2.60% - 3.20% and ensulizole 1.50% - 1.80%.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

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Sun protection

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

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 3.5% - 4.3%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.1% - 3.8%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 2.2% - 2.7%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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

Moisturizing

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: arginine, sodium hyaluronate.

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: arginine, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

sodium hyaluronate 0.35% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

ectoin 0.4% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

arginine 0.45% - 0.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

Anti-aging

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.

tocopherol 0.3% - 0.6%

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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

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).

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tocopherol 0.3% - 0.6%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory

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

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 3.5% - 4.3%

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Works for: Sun protection

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

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parfum 0.05% - 0.1%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 3.5% - 4.3%

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Works for: Sun protection

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

dibutyl adipate 6.7% - 8.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 4.3% - 5.3%

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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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Water, Dibutyl adipate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Cellulose, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Pentylene glycol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Arginine, Diisopropyl adipate, Ectoin, Propanediol dicaprylate/caprate, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Hectorite, Cellulose gum, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium oleoyl sarcosinate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium oleate, Sodium chloride, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Parfum

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WIMJ similarity score		42%	41%	40%	40%	39%	38%	38%	38%	38%	38%
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Key ingredients	arginine bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +7 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter ethylhexyl triazone +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: carnosine disodium phenyl dibenzimidazole tetrasulfonate +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: panthenol ethylhexyl triazone +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +1 more Other: ceramide 3 cholesterol +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: panthenol glycerin +1 more	Common: arginine bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +4 more Other: niacinamide 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +5 more	Common: arginine bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +4 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride ethylhexyl triazone +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +5 more Other: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: panthenol glycerin +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester madecassic acid +9 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +11 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-6 behenate Has skin benefit? +14 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +21 more	humulus lupulus extract Has skin benefit? ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate Has skin benefit? +21 more	helichrysum italicum extract Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +15 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +42 more

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