"Estée Lauder - Double Wear Sheer Long-Wear Makeup SPF 20/PA++" 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.

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. The organic filters in the product are: butyloctyl salicylate and octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

There are actives in this product that can be irritating. 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.

Price

The product retails for 60.00A$ in Australia and for 80.00NZ$ in New Zealand.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

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: glycerin, polyglutamic acid.

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.

dimethicone 3.1% - 3.8%

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

phenyl trimethicone 4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

polyglutamic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.

Sun protection

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

titanium dioxide 1.3% - 1.6%

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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

butyloctyl salicylate 0.55% - 0.8%

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

A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 0.75% - 1.15%

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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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

With SPF and anti-oxidants, it helps protect against UV rays and pollution.

Source: Sephora New Zealand

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.These ingredients - magnesium aluminum silicate, thermus thermophillus ferment - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

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).

magnesium aluminum silicate 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation

thermus thermophillus ferment 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties

laminaria saccharina extract 0.4% - 0.65%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.3% - 0.55%

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

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

thermus thermophillus ferment 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

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

Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties

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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

butyloctyl salicylate 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Comodogenic ingredients

laminaria saccharina extract 0.4% - 0.65%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

methyl trimethicone 5.1% - 6.3%

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A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients

phenyl trimethicone 4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

Ingredient list view

Water, Methyl trimethicone, Phenyl trimethicone, Dimethicone, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Titanium dioxide, Butylene glycol, Butyloctyl salicylate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Glycerin, Peg-10 dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Laminaria saccharina extract, Litchi chinensis seed extract, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Polyglutamic acid, Methicone, Tocopheryl acetate, Caprylyl glycol, Triethyl citrate, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Sodium lactate, Sodium pca, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, C24-28 alkyl methicone, Dimethicone silylate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Zinc stearate, Sodium chloride, Hexylene glycol, Laureth-7, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Dextrin, Xanthan gum, Dipropylene glycol, Bht, Disodium edta, Sodium citrate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium dehydroacetate, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Datem

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SPF	SPF 20	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 36	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 20
Key ingredients	butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +16 more	Common: dimethicone dimethicone +6 more Other: cyclomethicone cyclopentasiloxane +1 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +4 more Other: hydrated silica zinc oxide	Common: dimethicone glycerin +3 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +4 more Other: ferulic acid gluconolactone +5 more	Common: methicone titanium dioxide +3 more Other: lactobionic acid gluconolactone +2 more	Common: methicone titanium dioxide +3 more Other: lactobionic acid gluconolactone +2 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +2 more Other: dipotassium glycyrrhizate ethylhexyl olivate +4 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +1 more Other:	Common: dimethicone butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: niacinamide 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +2 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +5 more Other: niacinamide cyclopentasiloxane +5 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sodium dehydroacetate Has skin benefit? +16 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone Has skin benefit?	alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +6 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +14 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +9 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +9 more	cocoglycerides Has skin benefit? sodium dehydroacetate Has skin benefit? +10 more	dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? centaurea cyanus flower extract Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? methyl trimethicone Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +20 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +43 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +39 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +46 more

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Estée Lauder Double Wear Sheer Long-Wear Makeup SPF 20/PA++

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