Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Sun protection
- Anti-oxidation
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Key actives
Product Summary
The ingredient list suggests that this product 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).
It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: tinosorb s, uvinul a plus, uvasorb heb, neo heliopan ap, uvinul t and ensulizole. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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.
Price
The product retails for 9.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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Anti-aging
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.
These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: arabidopsis thaliana extract, ferulic acid.
A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
Plant extract that might be helpful in repairing sun damage but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
A stable oil-soluble derivative of vitamin B5. It can help support skin barrier and reduce inflammation in skin
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help 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
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
Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (ferulic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - camellia sinensis extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
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
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help 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
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.
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).
A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
A plant extract that has been shown to be effective in helping boost skin's ability to protect against UV radiation and reduce hyperpigmentation when taken orally. No conclusive evidence for its effectiveness and effective concentration in topical application
Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help 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
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.
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.
Uvasorb HEB. A UV filter. Is effective against UVB and UVA II rays (but not UVA I). It is photostable. Unfortunately, is not approved by FDA (US) yet
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
Neo Heliopan AP. A UV filter. Effective against UVA II rays. It is stable. It is water-soluble, which helps to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet
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
Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet
Ensulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations
Anti-blemish
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains ethyl linoleate.
Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
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:
arginine, 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: arginine, ethyl linoleate.
Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A stable oil-soluble derivative of vitamin B5. It can help support skin barrier and reduce inflammation in skin
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
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
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 90/100.
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Water, Titanium dioxide, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Disodium phenyl dibenzimidazole tetrasulfonate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, C13-15 alkane, C14-22 alcohols, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Arginine, Hexylene glycol, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Dipropylene glycol dibenzoate, Butylene glycol cocoate, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Trilaureth-4 phosphate, Ceteareth-25, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Polypodium leucotomos leaf extract, Ethylhexyl ferulate, Ferulic acid, Caffeic acid, Physalis angulata extract, Ethylhexyl triazone, Caprylyl glycol, Melanin, Camellia sinensis extract, Arabidopsis thaliana extract, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Oxothiazolidine, Phenylpropanol, Disodium ethylene dicocamide peg-15 disulfate, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Hydrolyzed wheat protein/pvp crosspolymer, Ppg-15 stearyl ether benzoate, Troxerutin, Glycerin, Silica, Propanediol, Stearalkonium hectorite, Propylene carbonate, Tocopheryl acetate, Disodium edta, Ethyl lauroyl arginate hcl, Phytosphingosine hcl, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Panthenyl triacetate, Butylene glycol, Ethyl linoleate, Oleyl alcohol, Lecithin, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Water, Titanium dioxide, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Disodium phenyl dibenzimidazole tetrasulfonate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, C13-15 alkane, C14-22 alcohols, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Arginine, Hexylene glycol, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Dipropylene glycol dibenzoate, Butylene glycol cocoate, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Trilaureth-4 phosphate, Ci 77492, Ceteareth-25, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Polypodium leucotomos leaf extract, Ethylhexyl ferulate, Ferulic acid, Caffeic acid, Physalis angulata extract, Ethylhexyl triazone, Caprylyl glycol, Melanin, Camellia sinensis extract, Arabidopsis thaliana extract, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Oxothiazolidine, Phenylpropanol, Disodium ethylene dicocamide peg-15 disulfate, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Hydrolyzed wheat protein/pvp crosspolymer, Ppg-15 stearyl ether benzoate, Troxerutin, Glycerin, Silica, Propanediol, Stearalkonium hectorite, Propylene carbonate, Tocopheryl acetate, Disodium edta, Ethyl lauroyl arginate hcl, Phytosphingosine hcl, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Panthenyl triacetate, Butylene glycol, Ethyl linoleate, Oleyl alcohol, Lecithin, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Ci 77491, Ci 77499, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Water, Titanium dioxide, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Disodium phenyl dibenzimidazole tetrasulfonate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, C13-15 alkane, Arginine, C14-22 alcohols, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Hexylene glycol, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Dipropylene glycol dibenzoate, Butylene glycol cocoate, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Trilaureth-4 phosphate, Ceteareth-25, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Polypodium leucotomos leaf extract, Ferulic acid, Caffeic acid, Physalis angulata extract, Ethylhexyl triazone, Caprylyl glycol, Propylene glycol, Melanin, Camellia sinensis extract, Plankton extract, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Oxothiazolidine, Phenylpropanol, Disodium ethylene dicocamide peg-15 disulfate, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Hydrolyzed wheat protein/pvp crosspolymer, Ppg-15 stearyl ether benzoate, Troxerutin, Glycerin, Silica, Propanediol, Stearalkonium hectorite, Propylene carbonate, Tocopheryl acetate, Disodium edta, Ethyl lauroyl arginate hcl, Phytosphingosine hcl, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Panthenyl triacetate, Butylene glycol, Ethyl linoleate, Oleyl alcohol, Lecithin, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene
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