Name: Heliocare 360° - Oil Free Gel
Brand: Heliocare 360°

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Works for

Sun protection
Anti-aging
Anti-blemish
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

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.

disodium phenyl dibenzimidazole tetrasulfonate 3.3% - 4%

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

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

titanium dioxide 2.1% - 2.6%

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

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

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 1% - 1.2%

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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?

Ultimate skin protection Protects against UVA, UVB, visible light and infrared-A with SPF50 and PA++++ Supercharged anti-oxidant Fernblock® protects skin health DNA repair enzymes Additional anti-oxidants Vitamins C & E plus green tea extract Read more about the technology behind Heliocare 360° View ingredients list

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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: ferulic acid.

ferulic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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%

panthenyl triacetate 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A stable oil-soluble derivative of vitamin B5. It can help support skin barrier and reduce inflammation in skin

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 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. 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

Anti-blemish

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains ethyl linoleate.

ethyl linoleate 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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).

ferulic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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%

polypodium leucotomos leaf extract 0.35% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

ethyl linoleate 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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.

ethyl linoleate 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

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

panthenyl triacetate 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A stable oil-soluble derivative of vitamin B5. It can help support skin barrier and reduce inflammation in skin

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.

ferulic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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%

camellia sinensis extract 0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.3%

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

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ferulic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

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

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%

ethyl linoleate 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Evens skin tone

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

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myristyl alcohol 0.5% - 0.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

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

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

Comodogenic ingredients

plankton extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

oleyl alcohol 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Used as a fragrance

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 5.3% - 6.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

arginine 4.4% - 5.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

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Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Arginine, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Disodium phenyl dibenzimidazole tetrasulfonate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Titanium dioxide, Hexylene glycol, C14-22 alcohols, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Nylon-12, Myristyl alcohol, Dipropylene glycol dibenzoate, Ceteareth-25, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Phenoxyethanol, Polypodium leucotomos leaf extract, Ferulic acid, Caffeic acid, Physalis angulata extract, Caprylyl glycol, Melanin, Myristyl glucoside, Ethylhexyl triazone, Caprylyl methicone, Hydrolyzed wheat protein/pvp crosspolymer, Glycerin, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Alumina, Ppg-15 stearyl ether benzoate, Disodium ethylene dicocamide peg-15 disulfate, Camellia sinensis extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Phytosphingosine hcl, Plankton extract, Ethyl lauroyl arginate hcl, Panthenyl triacetate, Parfum, Simethicone, Oxothiazolidine, Disodium edta, Silica, Ethyl linoleate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Oleyl alcohol, Butylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Lecithin, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Linalool, Limonene

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WIMJ similarity score		63%	43%	40%	39%	37%	36%	35%	34%	34%	34%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	ferulic acid 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +13 more	Common: ferulic acid 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +13 more Other: arabidopsis thaliana extract	Common: ferulic acid 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +5 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +3 more	Common: ferulic acid glycerin Other: panthenol ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +4 more	Common: ferulic acid ethylhexyl triazone +1 more Other: niacinamide capryloyl salicylic acid +7 more	Common: ferulic acid glycerin +1 more Other: gluconolactone dimethicone +8 more	Common: ferulic acid caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: niacinamide butyloctyl salicylate +7 more	Common: arginine bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +4 more Other: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate hydrated silica +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: ubiquinone vitis vinifera seed extract	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cera alba +5 more
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Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +23 more	limonene Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +22 more	oleyl alcohol Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +15 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +14 more	limonium gerberi extract Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +16 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? zingiber officinale root extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +8 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +49 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +43 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +32 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more

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What can the product work for?

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Anti-blemish

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

Anti-oxidation

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