PRODUCT REVIEW

Erno Laszlo Phelityl Day Lotion SPF 15

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based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Sun protection

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.4% - 0.65%Allantoin 0.3% - 0.5%

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Product summary

"Erno Laszlo - Phelityl Day Lotion SPF 15" 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 so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 2.00% (declared) and octinoxate 5.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

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

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The product retails from 116.00$ up to 122.00$ in the United States and for 337.27A$ in Australia.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

This weightless, daily moisturizer has broad-spectrum UV protection to soften and soothe the skin.

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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, butylene glycol.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, octyldodecyl neopentanoate.

emu oil 0.95% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 0.65% - 0.95%

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5%

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.4% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Antibacterial, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

allantoin 0.3% - 0.5%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Potential irritants

anthemis nobilis flower extract 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating

panax ginseng root extract 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glyceryl stearate 5.2% - 6.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

butylene glycol 4% - 4.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Glyceryl stearate, Butylene glycol, Cetyl alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Silica, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Emu oil, Dromiceius oil, Glycerin, Peg-100 stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 laurate, Taraktogenos kurzii seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Allantoin, Carbomer, Ceteth-20, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, O-cymen-5-ol, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum, Steareth-2, Steareth-20, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Datem

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WIMJ similarity score		35%	34%	34%	33%	33%	33%	32%	32%	32%	32%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 36	SPF 40	SPF 35	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 100	SPF 15	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	allantoin butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +7 more	Common: camellia sinensis leaf extract cyclopentasiloxane +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +8 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cyclopentasiloxane +3 more Other: acetyl glucosamine butyloctyl salicylate +3 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane glycerin Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +7 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate butyrospermum parkii butter Other: niacinamide lactic acid +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +7 more	Common: glycerin butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Other: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more	Common: glycerin glycerin +5 more Other: niacinamide niacinamide +20 more	Common: allantoin butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: aleurites moluccanus seed oil butyloctyl salicylate +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cyclopentasiloxane +3 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +5 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate dimethicone +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +13 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +6 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	acrylamide Has skin benefit? dextrin palmitate Has skin benefit? +6 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +23 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 15850 Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glyceryl stearate Has skin benefit? +33 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +35 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? diisopropyl sebacate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +78 more	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +36 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +29 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Erno Laszlo Phelityl Day Lotion SPF 15

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What can the product work for?

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What does the product description say?

Sun protection

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