PRODUCT REVIEW

Essenté DENNÍ KRÉM SPF 50

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Sun protection
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Butyrospermum parkii butter 0.55% - 0.8%Octocrylene 5.5% - 6.8%

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Product summary

We believe that this product can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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).

As a plus, this sunscreen uses some of the new generation UV filters (Tinosorb M). These filters are more stable and more gentle on the skin.

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 2.60% - 3.10%, octisalate 2.20% - 2.60%, tinosorb m 1.60% - 2.00% and octocrylene 5.50% - 6.80%.

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 sunscreen 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.

What can the product work 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.

ethylhexyl dimethyl paba 2% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Padimate O. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. There are concerns about the safety of this sunscreen ingredient, but conclusive evidence in either direction is missing. Because of the safety concerns, it is rarely used in leave-in skincare

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 1.6% - 2%

Irritation risk:

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

Tinosorb M. A UV filter. Is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It also provides some protection against visible light. It is photostable and can also be used to improve photostability of other sunscreen ingredients. Its physical properties help to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. It can leave a slight white cast. Unfortunately, it is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

octocrylene 5.5% - 6.8%

Irritation risk:

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

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Shea butter hydrates and regenerates 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, caprylyl 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: isopropyl myristate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

isopropyl myristate 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

glycerin 0.6% - 0.9%

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

prunus amygdalus dulcis oil 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An emollient that softens the skin

Anti-aging

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.

prunus amygdalus dulcis oil 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that softens the skin

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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).

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.55% - 0.8%

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

octocrylene 5.5% - 6.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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ethylhexyl dimethyl paba 2% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

phenylpropanol 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl myristate 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

cetearyl alcohol 1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

All ingredients

water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

octocrylene 5.5% - 6.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

Ingredient list view

Water, Octocrylene, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Isopropyl myristate, Barium sulfate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Ethylhexyl dimethyl paba, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Cetearyl alcohol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl stearate, Carbomer, Phenylpropanol, Decylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Decyl glucoside, Propylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Coumarin, Limonene, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Triethanolamine

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WIMJ similarity score		40%	37%	37%	37%	37%	35%	35%	35%	35%	35%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine cyclopentasiloxane +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine tris-biphenyl triazine	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide ascorbyl glucoside +11 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter glycerin +3 more Other: panthenol dimethicone +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: panthenol urea +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: madecassic acid ascorbyl glucoside +11 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +1 more Other: panthenol ethylhexyl triazone +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +1 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? hexyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +14 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +19 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Essenté DENNÍ KRÉM SPF 50

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Irritation risk

What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

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