Garnier SkinActive Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream Anti-Aging
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Sun protectionSPF 15 · 4 UV filters · Broad spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
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.
MoisturizingDimethicone, Glycerin + 13 moreWorks
“This multi-benefit formula combines Pro-xylane and mineral pigments for anti-aging benefits with an immediate transformation. Hydrates for 24 hours. Broad Spectrum SPF 15 sunscreen.”
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, hydrolyzed soy protein.
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: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butterNot delivered
“Skin Active Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream Anti-Aging”
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.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 methoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl salicylate5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. 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 salicylateOctocrylene7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about OctocryleneWater~45–55%
Dimethicone~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeGlycerin~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One 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 GlycerinPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~3.9–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilOryza sativa bran oil~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilPropanediol~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolStearic acid~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidButyrospermum parkii butter~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A 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 butterPalmitic acid~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidPeg-100 stearate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateGlyceryl stearate~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-20 stearate~0.5–0.75%
Stearyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholBeeswax~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxAcrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create gel-like textures
More about Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 acetateIsohexadecane~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneHydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A sugar-derived compound that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be able to stimulate synthesis of skin's own moisturizing factors, but solid research is lacking. It could be irritating
More about Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriolCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPropylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolDimethiconol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolVigna aconitifolia seed extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 80~0.25–0.45%
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateDisodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Hydrolyzed soy protein~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Benzyl salicylate~0.2–0.35%
Limonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCinnamic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Phloroglucinol trimethyl ether~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholGeraniol~0.1–0.2%
Citral~0.1–0.15%
Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideIron oxides~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Propanediol, Stearic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Palmitic acid, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-20 stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Beeswax, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Isohexadecane, Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol, Caprylyl glycol, Propylene glycol, Dimethiconol, Vigna aconitifolia seed extract, Polysorbate 80, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Disodium edta, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Limonene, Cinnamic acid, Phloroglucinol trimethyl ether, Benzyl alcohol, Geraniol, Citral, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| GarnierSkinActive Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream Anti-AgingYOUR PRODUCT | No7Early Defence Day Cream SPF30 | OlayRegenerist Whip Facial Moisturizer | LancômeRnergie Lift Multi-Action SPF 15 Firming Moisturizing Cream for All Skin Types | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 44% | 43% |
| Price | — | — | $24.94 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Niacinamide | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| SPF | SPF 15 | SPF 30 | SPF 25 | SPF 15 |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
"Garnier - SkinActive Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream Anti-Aging" "is a broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, this moisturizer does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.
Sunscreen filters
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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared) and octocrylene 7.00% (declared).
Irritation risk
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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty" Garnier "is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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