PRODUCT REVIEW

GUERLAIN Abeille Skin Defense

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Anti-aging
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%Hyaluronic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "GUERLAIN - Abeille Skin Defense" can provide reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (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).

As a plus, this sunscreen uses some of the new generation UV filters (Tinosorb M). These filters are more stable and more gentle on the skin.

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: tinosorb s, uvinul a plus, octinoxate, octisalate, tinosorb m and ensulizole. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

This product 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 product 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.

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The product retails for 104.34A$ in Australia and from 57.00£ up to 58.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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.

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 2.1% - 2.6%

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

Tinosorb M. A UV filter. Is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It also provides some protection against visible light. It is photostable and can also be used to improve photostability of other sunscreen ingredients. Its physical properties help to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. It can leave a slight white cast. Unfortunately, it is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 1.4% - 1.7%

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

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 3.1% - 3.8%

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

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

They are combined with Corsican honey, Moroccan Euphorbia honey and New Zealand clover honey to combat the visible and imminent signs of ageing.

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.

hyaluronic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

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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

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).

Moisturizing

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: artemia extract, glycerin.

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, jojoba esters.

dimethicone 1.5% - 1.8%

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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 3.1% - 3.8%

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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

hyaluronic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

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

hyaluronic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 4.7% - 5.8%

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Works for: Sun protection

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

decyl glucoside 0.3% - 0.6%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate 5.1% - 6.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 4.7% - 5.8%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Propanediol, Cetyl alcohol, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Polymethyl methacrylate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Phenoxyethanol, Mel, Honey, Decyl glucoside, Parfum, Caprylyl glycol, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Marrubium vulgare extract, Sodium hydroxide, Xanthan gum, Tocopheryl acetate, Tetrasodium edta, Jojoba esters, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Argania spinosa leaf extract, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Limonene, Propylene glycol, Benzyl salicylate, Tocopherol, Artemia extract, Geraniol, Hyaluronic acid, Royal jelly, Hydroxycitronellal, Bht, Hydrolyzed soy flour, Ci 19140, Citric acid, Aluminum hydroxide, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Linalool, Citral, Stearic acid, Ci 14700, Potassium sorbate, Ci 42090

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WIMJ similarity score		38%	36%	36%	36%	36%	36%	35%	35%	35%	35%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	artemia extract bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +10 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more Other: adenosine arginine +8 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter drometrizole trisiloxane +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter drometrizole trisiloxane +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +4 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane dipotassium glycyrrhizate +1 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: paraffinum liquidum cyclopentasiloxane +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more Other: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate dimethicone +4 more Other: polygonum aviculare extract cyclopentasiloxane +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more Other: arginine caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate ethylhexyl triazone +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	citral Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +29 more	parfum Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +18 more	rosa gallica flower extract Has skin benefit? mentha piperita extract Has skin benefit? +21 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +14 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +15 more	aroma Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +22 more	ci 75470 Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +20 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate Has skin benefit? +58 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +35 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

GUERLAIN Abeille Skin Defense

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Irritation risk

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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