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, butylene 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride.

caprylic/capric triglyceride 2.9% - 4.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 4.2% - 6.2%

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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

butylene glycol 0.1% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (rubus idaeus seed oil) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

rubus idaeus seed oil 0.6% - 1.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin

panax ginseng root extract 0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Oh, and don’t worry about breakouts—Solar Mate is non-comedogenic and formulated specifically for acne-prone skin.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Evens skin tone

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This full spectrum mineral SPF 40 UVA/UVB sunscreen has a sheer, lightweight texture that blends easily into skin, leaving literally no white cast, even on darker skin tones.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

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zinc oxide 12%

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Works for: Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

glycerin 4.2% - 6.2%

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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

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panax ginseng root extract 0.45% - 1.1%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating

isoamyl laurate 5.8% - 8.7%

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Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture

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theobroma cacao seed extract 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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zinc oxide 12%

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Works for: Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

isoamyl laurate 5.8% - 8.7%

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Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture

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Zinc oxide, Water, Isoamyl laurate, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyloctyl salicylate, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Panax ginseng root extract, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Butylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Cellulose gum, Phenoxyethanol

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Key ingredients	butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +1 more Other: colloidal oatmeal niacinamide +1 more	Common: glycerin caprylic/capric triglyceride Other: ceramide np linoleic acid +7 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin Other: arginine bisabolol +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +1 more Other: panthenol bisabolol +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin Other: ascorbic acid hyaluronic acid +1 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +1 more Other: ceramide np helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin Other: cocos nucifera oil simmondsia chinensis seed oil	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin Other: maltobionic acid phytosphingosine +6 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin Other: sodium ascorbyl phosphate panthenol +1 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin Other: anhydroxylitol panthenol +9 more
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Potential Irritants	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-10 laurate Has skin benefit? +8 more	polyacrylamide Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sorbitan palmitate Has skin benefit? +7 more	ascorbyl glucoside Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +8 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	rubus idaeus seed oil Has skin benefit? vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil Has skin benefit? +7 more	sodium stearoyl lactylate Has skin benefit? candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters Has skin benefit? +2 more	maltobionic acid Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +6 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +20 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate/caprate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more

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