"Holika Holika - Clearing Petit BB Cream" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.

It should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.

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: octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. 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 17.54$ in the United States and at around 7.98£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, methicone.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

methicone 2.6% - 3.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface

peg-10 dimethicone 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss

dimethicone 1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

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

Sun protection

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

titanium dioxide 3.8% - 4.7%

Irritation risk:

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

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 4.9% - 5.9%

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

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

iron oxides 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

This primer fills in fine lines and refines your complexion.

Source: Feelunique

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.

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).

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

cyclopentasiloxane 7% - 8.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Mattifying, Moisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

dimethicone 1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 4.9% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

alcohol 0.2% - 0.35%

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Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

cyclopentasiloxane 7% - 8.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Mattifying, Moisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 4.9% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Titanium dioxide, Methicone, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Disteardimonium hectorite, Tribehenin, Peg-10 dimethicone, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Mica, Methicone, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Sodium chloride, Polymethyl methacrylate, Triethyl citrate, Glyceryl behenate, Polyglyceryl-6 octastearate, Silica, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Mica, Methicone, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Mica, Methicone, Alcohol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract, Parfum, Xanthan gum

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SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +7 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +4 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +4 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +4 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +7 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +3 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +6 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +3 more Other: beeswax caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more	Common: titanium dioxide titanium dioxide +1 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate linoleic acid +8 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +3 more Other: hydrated silica polymethylsilsesquioxane +5 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: niacinamide diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +6 more	Common: methicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: lactobionic acid gluconolactone +4 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +4 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +7 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine erythritol +7 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +3 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? +14 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +5 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +18 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? isobutane Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +38 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +30 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +45 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? neopentyl glycol dicaprate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +67 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +42 more

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