PRODUCT REVIEW

Etude House Secret Beam Powder Pact SPF36 PA+++

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Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

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Sun protection

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Key actives

Dimethicone 1.3% - 2%Kaolin 0.35% - 0.8%

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Product summary

We do not recommend "ETUDE - Secret Beam Powder Pact SPF36 PA+++" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.

This sunscreen should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.

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: octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be low. 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 for 11.60$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

phenyl trimethicone 2.3% - 3.4%

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

dimethicone 1.3% - 2%

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

methicone 0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface

Sun protection

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

titanium dioxide 5.2% - 7.8%

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

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 1.3% - 2%

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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

iron oxides 0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

dimethicone 1.3% - 2%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

kaolin 0.35% - 0.8%

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Works for: Mattifying, Anti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

ci 19140 0.9% - 1.35%

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A yellow dye

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

talc 26% - 39%

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Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish

mica 5% - 7.5%

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Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

titanium dioxide 5.2% - 7.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Talc, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Silica, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Phenyl trimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Zinc stearate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ci 19140, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Methicone, Ci 77491, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl caprylate, Ultramarines, Ci 77007, Ci 77499, Tin oxide, Ci 77891, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Illite, Kaolin, Ci 77004, Montmorillonite, Calcite

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WIMJ similarity score		32%	30%	28%	27%	27%	27%	26%	26%	26%	26%
SPF	SPF 36	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +5 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride titanium dioxide Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract tocopherol +1 more	Common: kaolin titanium dioxide +1 more Other: ceramide 1 ceramide 2 +6 more	Common: dimethicone methicone +1 more Other: ceramide 3 stearyl dimethicone +1 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: beeswax homosalate +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +2 more Other: beeswax cera microcristallina +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: arbutin	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: paraffinum liquidum bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +6 more	Common: methicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: lactobionic acid gluconolactone +4 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate hydrated silica +3 more	Common: methicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: lactobionic acid gluconolactone +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +2 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit?	tapioca starch Has skin benefit? resveratrol Has skin benefit? +4 more		ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? vp/eicosene copolymer Has skin benefit? +3 more	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate Has skin benefit?	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	thymus quinquecostatus extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +9 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +10 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	talc Has skin benefit? mica Has skin benefit? +29 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +11 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +24 more	talc Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +20 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +16 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +22 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +14 more	talc Has skin benefit? mica Has skin benefit? +49 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Etude House Secret Beam Powder Pact SPF36 PA+++

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