Emma Lewisham Skin Shield
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 30 · 2 UV filtersBroad spectrum
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.
Anti-agingBUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICEStrong evidence
“The ultimate beauty ‘hero’, our SPF 30 Skin Shield Crème protects from UVA / UVB rays, pollution and device blue light to improve the signs of ageing.”
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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · No ingredient credited for this claimStrong evidence
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).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Galactoarabinan + 10 moreGood evidence
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:
galactoarabinan, glycerin.
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: cera alba, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Achillea millefolium extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Coco-caprylate/caprate~25–31%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateWater~12–14%
Zinc oxide~5.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Zinc oxideTapioca starch~3.8–4.6%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilGlycerin~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSorbitan olivate~1.8–2.2%
Tris-biphenyl triazine~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Tinosorb A2B. A UV filter. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Soluble in water, which helps to create lighter sunscreen formulations. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA in the US yet
More about Tris-biphenyl triazineCera alba~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaPolyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateLecithin~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPolyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateAchillea millefolium extract~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractGalactoarabinan~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GalactoarabinanGlyceryl caprylate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateMalva sylvestris extract~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidSodium chloride~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideMelissa officinalis leaf extract~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateIsostearic acid~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidPrimula veris extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Decyl glucoside~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.55–0.8%
Saccharide isomerate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateDunaliella salina extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dunaliella salina extractButylene glycol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Butylene glycolDisodium phosphate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateLeontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAlchemilla vulgaris extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has astringent properties. In other words, it might be able to interact with keratin in the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce swelling and create a temporal tightening effect. It can be irritating
More about Alchemilla vulgaris extractMentha piperita leaf extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractVeronica officinalis extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateInula helenium extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCitronellol~0.15–0.25%
Linalool~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
Eugenol~0.1–0.15%
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Coco-caprylate/caprate, Water, Zinc oxide, Tapioca starch, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glycerin, Sorbitan olivate, Tris-biphenyl triazine, Cera alba, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Achillea millefolium extract, Galactoarabinan, Glyceryl caprylate, Malva sylvestris extract, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Sodium chloride, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Isostearic acid, Primula veris extract, Decyl glucoside, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Saccharide isomerate, Dunaliella salina extract, Butylene glycol, Disodium phosphate, Leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract, Xanthan gum, Alchemilla vulgaris extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Veronica officinalis extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Inula helenium extract, Parfum, Benzyl alcohol, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, Eugenol, Benzyl salicylate
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Product summary
We assess that "Emma Lewisham - Skin Shield" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (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).
Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
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: tinosrob a2b. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be high. 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.
Price
The product retails for 98.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 2A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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