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MISSHA - M Perfect Cover Bb Cream #31 Spf 42 Pa+++ -Lightweight, Multi-Function, High Coverage Makeup To Help Infuse Moisture For Firmer-Looking Skin With Reduction In Appearance Of Fine Lines
Price: $12.5
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Offering broad spectrum protection against harmful UV rays, the best-selling hybrid sunscreen is enriched with a host of anti-ageing actives, including Centella Asiatica, Adenosine and Vitamin B3 to promote elasticity, strengthen the skin barrier and address unevenness.
acetyl tetrapeptide-5
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
centella asiatica extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Immediately, the formula smoothes, blurs and illuminates, while leaving the skin feeling incredibly soft and hydrated.
bacillus ferment
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
cyclomethicone
5% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
dimethicone
0.5% -
1.1%
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
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Sun protection
titanium dioxide
1.9% -
2.8%
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
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
3.9% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
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
ethylhexyl salicylate
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
texture irregularities are smoothed, the skin's surface texture is refined, and the complexion looks more even. . Over time, your skin becomes more radiant as it is protected against dullness – one of the negative effects of daily pollution.
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
68/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
3.9% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
parfum
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
zea mays starch
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Mattifying
Used to thicken the product's consistency
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
centella asiatica extract
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
3.9% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
parfum
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
zea mays starch
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Mattifying
Used to thicken the product's consistency
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cyclomethicone
5% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
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Ingredient list view
Cream, Water, Cyclomethicone, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Titanium dioxide, Peg-10 dimethicone, Methyl trimethicone, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Zinc, Dimethicone, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Disteardimonium hectorite, Magnesium sulfate, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Centella asiatica extract, Mel, Honey extract, Mica, Talc, Trihydroxystearin, Butylene glycol, Polyester-1, Aluminum hydroxide, Silica dimethyl silylate, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Methicone, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Limonene, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Iron oxides, Tin, Cream, Water, Cyclomethicone, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Dipropylene glycol, Zinc, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Peg-10 dimethicone, Methyl trimethicone, Glycerin, Titanium dioxide, Ethylhexyl salicylate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Disteardimonium hectorite, Magnesium sulfate, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Centella asiatica extract, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Talc, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Aluminum hydroxide, Trihydroxystearin, Mica, Methicone, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyester-1, Silica dimethyl silylate, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 77499, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Water, Butylene glycol, Polymethyl methacrylate, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2, Betaine, Panax ginseng root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Dioscorea villosa root extract, Kigelia africana fruit extract, Equisetum giganteum extract, Zea mays starch, Bacillus ferment, Squalane, Sodium hyaluronate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Propylene glycol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mica, 1,2-hexanediol, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Silica dimethyl silylate, Silica, Polysorbate 60, Zein, Biosaccharide gum-4, Sorbitan isostearate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tin oxide, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Ci 17200, Ci 77288, Chromium oxide greens, Ci 19140, Ci 77891, Unknown
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