esfolio Multi Grain Sun Cream

Name: esfolio - Multi Grain Sun Cream
Brand: esfolio

SPF 50

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish
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KEY INGREDIENTS

niacinamide
adenosine
Oatmeal extract
cetearyl alcohol
chenopodium quinoa seed extract
Uvinul A Plus
dimethicone
Octinoxate
glycerin
glycine soja seed extract
octocrylene
titanium dioxide
Mung bean seed extract
arginine
Tinosorb S
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IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

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Multi Grain Sun Cream

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Can the product deliver on its promises?

WIMJ summary for sun protection

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.

Organic filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
octocrylene
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
ethylhexyl salicylate

Non-organic (mineral) filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
titanium dioxide

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What does the product description say?

"Packed with a blend of grain extracts, this sun cream delivers a nourishing finish with added brightening and anti-wrinkle benefits alongside a powerful spectrum of SPF 50+ PA+++."

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WIMJ summary for anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: adenosine.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

This product can also 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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH
adenosine	MEDIUM
glycine soja seed extract	LOW

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What does the product description say?

"Multi Grain Sun Cream"

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

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: arginine, 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: arginine, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: avena sativa kernel extract, niacinamide

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH
avena sativa kernel extract	HIGH
arginine	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for anti-blemish

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for evens skin tone

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).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH
glycine soja seed extract	LOW
vigna radiata seed extract	LOW

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Sun protection
Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 90/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
glycine soja seed extract
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
4-methylbenzylidene camphor

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
oryza sativa extract A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin	9.23% Declared
vigna radiata seed extract Bean extract that in theory might help to reduce hyperpigmentation, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are missing	9.23% Declared
glycine soja seed extract An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.	9.23% Declared
avena sativa kernel extract An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties	9.23% Declared
chenopodium quinoa seed extract Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	9.23% Declared
coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract	9.23% Declared
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 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	3% Declared
dipropylene glycol Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying	23% - 35%
ethylhexyl salicylate 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	2% Declared
titanium dioxide 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	7.6% - 11.4%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	1.5% Declared
dimethicone 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	5% - 7.5%
niacinamide Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture	3.8% - 5.7%
4-methylbenzylidene camphor A UV filter	3.3% - 4.9%
octocrylene A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen	0.5% Declared
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	2.1% - 3.2%
stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient	1.7% - 2.6%
diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet	1.9% - 2.9%
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 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.	1% Declared
1,2-hexanediol A preservative	0.9% - 1.35%
sorbitan stearate Helps water and oil mix together	1% - 1.5%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	0.9% - 1.35%
peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture	0.8% - 1.2%
polysorbate 60 Helps oil and water mix together	0.5% - 1.2%
hydroxyacetophenone Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives	0.45% - 1.1%
aluminum starch octenylsuccinate Used to thicken the product's consistency	0.45% - 1.05%
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together	0.5% - 1.15%
arginine An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin	0.3% - 0.75%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.3% - 0.7%
adenosine Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin	0.2% - 0.75%
aluminum hydroxide 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)	0.15% - 0.65%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.1% - 0.35%
triethoxycaprylylsilane A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation	0.1% - 0.35%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.05% - 0.3%
chlorphenesin A preservative	0.05% - 0.25%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.05% - 0.15%
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