Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Sun protection
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Product Summary
"ERBORIAN - BB Creme Au Ginseng" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.
Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses both octinoxate.
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 this product 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 39.00$ in the United States, for 44.75CA$ in Canada and for 14.00£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The cream reduces the appearance of blemishes and dark spots, refines the skin's texture and moisturizes and plumps the skin with natural collagen producing ingredients.
Source: Soko Glam
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:
betaine, cyclomethicone.
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, methicone.
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
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
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
This cream is enriched with Ginseng, known for its anti-aging benefits as well as improving complexion and reducing dark under-eye circles.
Source: Soko Glam
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).
Sun protection
What does the product description say?
The multi-purpose cream has sunscreen protection of SPF 20 and finishes off matte, leave your skin feeling silky smooth.
Source: Soko Glam
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
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
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
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 58/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
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
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
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
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
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
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
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
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
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
Potential irritants
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistency
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistency
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistency
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
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
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
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
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
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistency
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Peg-10 dimethicone, Dipropylene glycol, Dimethicone, Talc, Isoeicosane, Hexyl laurate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Betaine, Panax ginseng root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Dioscorea villosa root extract, Equisetum giganteum extract, Kigelia africana fruit extract, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl acetate, Magnesium sulfate, Silica, Glycosyl trehalose, Aluminum hydroxide, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene glycol, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Methicone, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Limonene, Ci 77492, Ci 77499, Ci 77491, Water, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Talc, Dipropylene glycol, Peg-10 dimethicone, Dimethicone, Hexyl laurate, Ci 77492, Disteardimonium hectorite, Betaine, Isoeicosane, Panax ginseng root extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Dioscorea villosa root extract, Kigelia africana fruit extract, Equisetum giganteum extract, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl acetate, Glycosyl trehalose, Magnesium sulfate, Aluminum hydroxide, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Methicone, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Limonene, Ci 77491, Ci 77499, Water, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77492, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Dipropylene glycol, Peg-10 dimethicone, Dimethicone, Isoeicosane, Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, Talc, Hexyl laurate, Betaine, Disteardimonium hectorite, Panax ginseng root extract, Kigelia africana fruit extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Dioscorea villosa root extract, Equisetum giganteum extract, Glycosyl trehalose, Palmitic acid, Magnesium sulfate, Aluminum hydroxide, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Stearic acid, Methicone, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene glycol, Hexyl cinnamal, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Linalool, Geraniol, Eugenol, Limonene, Ci 77499, Ci 77491
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- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Ginseng in Dermatology: A Review
- Antiaging effects of the mixture of Panax ginseng and Crataegus pinnatifida in human dermal fibroblasts and healthy human skin
- Portulaca oleracea (purslane)
- Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysates
- Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- 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
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- ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cells