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Embryolisse - Complexion BB Cream

Embryolisse Complexion BB Cream

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Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Sun protection
Anti-blemish

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: medium
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0

Key actives

Dimethicone1.7% - 2%Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate0.2% - 0.4%Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer5.6% - 6.8%

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Product Summary

We do not recommend "Embryolisse - Complexion BB Cream" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Embryolisse" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 43.00A$ in Australia and from 21.29£ up to 25.99£ in the United Kingdom.

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Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Sun protection
Anti-blemish

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

A moisturizer thanks to the hyaluronic acid, it plumps up and smoothes your skin.

Source: Supderdrug

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: glycerin, sodium acetylated 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: dimethicone, phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

Dimethicone1.7% - 2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Glycerin1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time

Sodium acetylated hyaluronate0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid

Butylene glycol2.3% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

Pentylene glycol0.95% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Tocopherol0.15% - 0.3%

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

A protective care against free radicals and UV rays (SPF 20) that effectively helps to combat the signs of skin aging.

Source: Supderdrug

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

Tocopherol0.15% - 0.3%

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

What does the product description say?

An universal shade perfectly matching your own skin tone.

Source: Supderdrug

This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

Sun protection

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate2.5% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

Titanium dioxide0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

A complexion embellisher that blurs pores and fine lines, and conceals imperfections with its matyfing powders and light-reflecting color-adapting pigments.

Source: Supderdrug

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

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