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This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.
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.
“Good Day Soufflé Hydrating Moisturizer with SPF 15”
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, saccharomyces/copper ferment.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
“84% of participants showed improvement in skin the appearance of plumpness after 4 weeks of use 81% of participants showed improvement in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles after 4 weeks of use”
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.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient ficus carica fruit extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
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).
“contains exfoliating natural AHAs and amino acids Vitamin C & Maca Root Extract .”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
This product contains antioxidants (ficus carica fruit extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
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Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneOctisalate. 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
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateA 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
More about OctocryleneA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholA 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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing
More about Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilAn algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Chlorella pyrenoidosa extractA plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
More about Citrullus lanatus fruit extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Ficus carica fruit extractA plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractA plant extract containing sugars that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to help reduce pore size but evidence is lacking
More about Lens esculenta fruit extractA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractYeast extract that contains copper. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help in skin wound healing
More about Saccharomyces/copper fermentYeast extract that contains iron. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing
More about Saccharomyces/iron fermentYeast extract that contains magnesium. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing
More about Saccharomyces/magnesium fermentYeast extract that contains silicon. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing
More about Saccharomyces/silicon fermentYeast extract that contains zinc. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing
More about Saccharomyces/zinc fermentPlant extract that might hep calm down inflammation in skin
More about Spilanthes acmella flower extractBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanesHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Stearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Chlorella pyrenoidosa extract, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Lepidium meyenii root extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Saccharomyces/copper ferment, Saccharomyces/iron ferment, Saccharomyces/magnesium ferment, Saccharomyces/silicon ferment, Saccharomyces/zinc ferment, Spilanthes acmella flower extract, Undaria pinnatifida cell culture extract, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Caffeine, Cetearyl olivate, Cetyl alcohol, Citric acid, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Coconut alkanes, Menthol, Sodium lactate, Sodium pca, Sodium phytate, Sorbitan olivate, Xanthan gum, Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Limonene, Linalool
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"Fountain of Truth - Good Day Soufflé Hydrating Moisturizer with SPF 15" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this moisturizer is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.
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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared) and octocrylene 5.00% (declared).
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer 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.
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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