PRODUCT REVIEW
EltaMD UV Luminous Broad Spectrum SPF 40
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
titanium dioxide
7.2%
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
zinc oxide
9%
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?
Gentle and lightly tinted it provides excellent protection against UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) rays.
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.25%
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
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
octyldodecyl neopentanoate
4.7% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen
ethylhexyl stearate
6.5% -
7.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
isopropyl palmitate
6.6% -
8.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
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Anti-oxidation
quercetin
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.25%
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
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
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
isopropyl palmitate
6.6% -
8.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
oleth-3 phosphate
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl palmitate
6.6% -
8.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
oleth-3 phosphate
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
titanium dioxide
7.2%
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
Potential irritants
isopropyl palmitate
6.6% -
8.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
oleth-3 phosphate
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl palmitate
6.6% -
8.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
oleth-3 phosphate
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
All ingredients
titanium dioxide
7.2%
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
zinc oxide
9%
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
Show more
Ingredient list view
Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Water, Isopropyl palmitate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Perfluorononyl dimethicone, Alumina, Polyacrylate-13, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogen dimethicone, Polyisobutene, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Oleth-3 phosphate, Citric acid, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan isostearate, Sodium hydroxide, Thioctic acid, Quercetin, Tocopherol
Sources
- 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
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearate
- Amended Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
- Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmetics
- Sensitization to oleth-3-phosphate and oleth-5 in a hair wax
- Vitamin E in dermatology