We believe that "Garnier - SkinActive BB Cream Anti Dark Spots Tinted Moisturiser SPF50" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because 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).

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

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: tinosorb s, avobenzone, mexoryl xl, octisalate, uvinul t, octocrylene and terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer 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.

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The product retails from 4.99£ up to 12.53£ in the United Kingdom.

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Anti-blemish

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.

terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid 0.45% - 0.65%

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

Ecamsule, Mexoryl SX. A UV filter. Is effective mostly against the UVA rays. It is legally marketed in the US with the FDA approval since 2006, even though the ingredient is not on the official FDA list of the approved sunscreen active ingredients. It is photostable

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.5% - 4.3%

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

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.

drometrizole trisiloxane 0.95% - 1.15%

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

Mexoryl XL. A UV filter. Effective in the UVB and UVA range. It is stable. Unfortunately, not approved in the US yet

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Conceals blemishes 89%*, wrinkles 74%* and pores 90%* .

Source: Feelunique

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.

ascorbyl glucoside 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

SkinActive BB Cream Anti Dark Spots Tinted Moisturiser SPF50

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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).

ascorbyl glucoside 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

SkinActive BB Cream Anti Dark Spots Tinted Moisturiser SPF50

Source: From product name

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: dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

dimethicone 0.75% - 1.15%

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

glycerin 5.8% - 7.1%

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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

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Conceals blemishes 89%*, wrinkles 74%* and pores 90%* .

Source: Feelunique

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

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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

ascorbyl glucoside 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone

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alcohol denat. 1.7% - 2.1%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

parfum 0.1% - 0.2%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

myristic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 5.8% - 7.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

octocrylene 4.8% - 5.8%

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Works for: Sun protection

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Octocrylene, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Titanium dioxide, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Alcohol denat., Propanediol, Diisopropyl sebacate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Dimethicone, Drometrizole trisiloxane, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Stearic acid, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Iron oxides, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium cocoyl sarcosinate, Sodium chloride, Peg-100 stearate, Triethanolamine, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Palmitic acid, Xanthan gum, Tromethamine, Caprylyl glycol, Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, Carbomer, Myristic acid, Cetyl alcohol, Aluminum hydroxide, Glyceryl stearate, Parfum

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WIMJ similarity score		47%	43%	42%	42%	40%	39%	39%	39%	39%	39%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	ascorbyl glucoside bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +10 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +8 more Other: petrolatum cyclopentasiloxane +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more Other: niacinamide butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more Other: diethylhexyl butamido triazone sodium hyaluronate	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: myristyl myristate	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride cyclopentasiloxane +5 more	Common: glycerin bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +3 more Other: niacinamide phytosphingosine +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: urea butyloctyl salicylate +8 more	Common: dimethicone octocrylene +2 more Other: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine panthenol +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +3 more Other: panthenol butyloctyl salicylate +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: panthenol diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +15 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +14 more	zinc gluconate Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +13 more	sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +10 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +39 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more

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Garnier SkinActive BB Cream Anti Dark Spots Tinted Moisturiser SPF50

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Anti-blemish

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