"Embryolisse - Complexion Correcting CC Cream SPF20" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of it is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

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

Irritation risk

This product contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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 from 20.59£ up to 29.99£ in the United Kingdom, for 29.99$ in the United States and for 59.00A$ in Australia.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hyaluronic acid plumps and smooths the skin, while glycerin and biosaccharide work together to hydrate, smooth and protect the skin from premature aging.

Source: Lookfantastic Australia

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

biosaccharide gum-1 0.05% - 0.05%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin

glycerin 1.1% - 1.4%

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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

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

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 2.2% - 2.7%

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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.

titanium dioxide 3.9% - 4.8%

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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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Hyaluronic acid plumps and smooths the skin, while glycerin and biosaccharide work together to hydrate, smooth and protect the skin from premature aging.

Source: Lookfantastic Australia

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).

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Achieve a flawless base whilst shielding skin from harmful rays with the Complexion Corrective Skincare CC Cream SPF20 from French pharmacy skincare label, Embryolisse ; a universal skin perfector that adapts to skin tone, replumping skin and preserving its youthfulness.

Source: Beauty Expert

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).

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

titanium dioxide 3.9% - 4.8%

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Works for: Sun protection

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 2.2% - 2.7%

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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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Potential irritants

parfum 0.2% - 0.4%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 2.2% - 2.7%

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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

isodecyl neopentanoate 5.3% - 6.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.

ci 77891 4.7% - 5.8%

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Ingredient list view

Water, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Pentaerythrityl tetrabehenate, Polymethyl methacrylate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, Glycerin, Corn starch modified, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Nylon-12 fluorescent brightener 230 salt, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Ci 77491, Tin oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Ci 77499, Unknown, Sodium chloride, Potassium sorbate, Polyvinylalcohol crosspolymer, Sodium hyaluronate, Biosaccharide gum-1

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WIMJ similarity score		39%	38%	38%	37%	36%	36%	36%	36%	36%	35%
SPF	SPF 20	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	biosaccharide gum-1 bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +3 more	Common: glycerin titanium dioxide Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride cyclomethicone +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine glycerin +1 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +7 more	Common: glycerin titanium dioxide Other: beeswax diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more	Common: glycerin titanium dioxide +2 more Other: panthenol bisabolol +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine glycerin +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine glycerin Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane drometrizole trisiloxane +6 more	Common: glycerin titanium dioxide +1 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +7 more	Common: glycerin titanium dioxide Other: paraffinum liquidum caprylic/capric triglyceride +8 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine glycerin +1 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +3 more	sorbic acid Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? +5 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? eclipta prostrata extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +18 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? isodecyl neopentanoate Has skin benefit? +25 more	unknown Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +43 more

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Embryolisse Complexion Correcting CC Cream SPF20

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