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Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Defense UV Fluid SPF45 with 8 Anti-Oxidants
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
titanium dioxide
6.3%
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
zinc oxide
4%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
butyloctyl salicylate
6.5% -
7.9%
Irritation risk:
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
shake to activate the lightweight fluid and help protect with 100% mineral-based sunscreen, 8 anti-oxidants and more.
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
thermus thermophillus ferment
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
algae extract
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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Evens skin tone
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Advanced barrier fortifiers help skin seal in moisture and help strengthen it against infrared (IR) and other environmental assaults.
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
thermus thermophillus ferment
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
sodium hyaluronate
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
thermus thermophillus ferment
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
caffeine
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
anthemis nobilis flower extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
triticum vulgare germ extract
0.75% -
1.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
algae extract
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
Show more
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
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
thermus thermophillus ferment
0.65% -
0.95%
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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Potential irritants
anthemis nobilis flower extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation
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
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
triticum vulgare germ extract
0.75% -
1.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
algae extract
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
Show more
All ingredients
titanium dioxide
6.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
zinc oxide
4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
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Ingredient list view
Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Water, Dimethicone, Butyloctyl salicylate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Methyl trimethicone, Isononyl isononanoate, Diethylhexyl succinate, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Butylene glycol, Dipentaerythrityl tri-polyhydroxystearate, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Silica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Hydroxyapatite, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Sodium hyaluronate, Unknown, Tuna extract, Lilium tigrinum extract, Algae extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Caffeine, Tocopheryl acetate, Ergothioneine, Squalane, Glycerin, Dimethicone silylate, Hydrolyzed wheat protein/pvp crosspolymer, Dimethicone crosspolymer-3, Glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate, Stearalkonium hectorite, Caprylyl glycol, Isostearic acid, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Dipropylene glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Guaiacol, Manganese chloride, Cyclodextrin, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Isopropyl myristate, Propylene carbonate, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 45410, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090
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- Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
- Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen products
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- ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cells
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- Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicylate, Isocetyl Salicylate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Magnesium Salicylate, MEA-Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Potassium Salicylate, Methyl Salicylate, Myristyl Salicylate, Sodium Salicylate, TEA-Salicylate, and Tridecyl Salicylate
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