PRODUCT REVIEW
Elizabeth Arden PREVAGE City Smart with DNA Repair Complex + Anti-Pollution+ Antioxidants Broad Spectrum Sunscreen
Add to Compare
Cheaper alternatives
Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
zinc oxide
2% -
2.5%
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
titanium dioxide
5.8% -
7.1%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
iron oxides
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
PREVAGE City Smart with DNA Repair Complex + Anti-Pollution+ Antioxidants Broad Spectrum Sunscreen
hydroxydecyl ubiquinoyl dipalmitoyl glycerate
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Idebenone complex. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin
ferulic acid
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
carnosine
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
Show more
Evens skin tone
ferulic acid
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
It is the first-of-its-kind skin shield that hydrates, protects and revitalizes the skin, revealing a younger-looking complexion.Key Benefits Screens out skin-dulling pollutants and visibly improves skin's condition Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide protect against both UVA and UVB rays DNA Enzyme Complex protects skin's elastin and collagen matrix for a more youthful look Hydrates the skin and maintains mositure levels
isopropyl myristate
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
micrococcus lysate
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin. It is claimed to be a "DNA repair enzyme"
peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
Show more
Anti-oxidation
carnosine
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
ferulic acid
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
Show more
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
Buy now
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
parfum
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
alpha-isomethyl ionone
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl myristate
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
plankton extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
User reviews (0)
Similar products & dupes
| Elizabeth Arden - PREVAGE City Smart with DNA Repair Complex + Anti-Pollution+ Antioxidants Broad Spectrum Sunscreen |  ASTALIFT - D-UV Clear White Solution SPF 50+ PA++++ Sponsored |  Heliocare - 360 Mineral Tolerance Fluid SPF 50 |  Cantabria Labs - Heliocare 360 Mineral Tolerance Fluid SPF 50 | ASTALIFT - D-UV Clear White Solution SPF 50+ PA++++ |  Dr Dennis Gross - All Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 |  SkinCeuticals - Silymarin CF + Ultra Facial UV Defense Sunscreen SPF50 Free |  La Roche-Posay - Pigmentclar UV SPF30 Re-unifying Corrective Care |  Supergoop! - Glowscreen Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++ |  Heliocare 360° - Oil Free Gel |  CAY SKIN - Isle Glow Face Moisturizer with SPF 45 and Niacinamide |  ALASTIN Skincare - HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 36 | |
| Price | ||||||||||||
| WIMJ similarity score |
50%
|
53%
|
53%
|
50%
|
50%
|
48%
|
47%
|
47%
|
44%
|
43%
|
39%
| |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 | SPF 40 | SPF 50 | SPF 45 | SPF 36 |
| Key ingredients | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| |
| Irritancy | IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
LOW
|
| Potential Irritants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| All ingredients |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
ferulic acid
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory
A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
Show more
Potential irritants
parfum
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
alpha-isomethyl ionone
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl myristate
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
plankton extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
All ingredients
dimethicone
26% -
31%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
mica
5.5% -
6.7%
Irritation risk:
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
titanium dioxide
5.8% -
7.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
Show more
Ingredient list view
Dimethicone, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Isopropyl myristate, Pentylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Silica dimethyl silylate, Caprylyl methicone, Polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Acrylates/polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate copolymer, Glycerin, Aluminum hydroxide, Stearic acid, Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Carnosine, Acrylates/ethylhexyl acrylate/dimethicone methacrylate copolymer, Arabidopsis thaliana extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Ergothioneine, Ferulic acid, Hydrogen dimethicone, Hydroxydecyl ubiquinoyl dipalmitoyl glycerate, Lecithin, Mica, Micrococcus lysate, Parfum, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Plankton extract, Sodium pca, Tin oxide, Tocopheryl acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Linalool, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
Sources
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide
- Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
- Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen products
- Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorods
- ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cells
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
- Biological activities of the natural imidazole-containing peptidomimetics n-acetylcarnosine, carcinine and l-carnosine in ophthalmic and skin care products
- Repair of Damaged DNA by Arabidopsis Cell Extract
- A comparison of the relative antioxidant potency of L‐ergothioneine and idebenone
- l-Ergothioneine Protects Skin Cells against UV-Induced Damage—A Preliminary Study
- Ferulic Acid: Therapeutic Potential Through Its Antioxidant Property
- Ferulic acid stabilizes a solution of vitamins C and E and doubles its photoprotection of skin
- Antioxidant Properties of Ferulic Acid and Its Possible Application
- Hydroxydecyl ubiquinoyl dipalmitoyl glycerate (idebenone complex): A new and effective topical antioxidant for the treatment of premature skin aging associated with cellular oxidative stress. (2011). Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 64(2), AB21.