PRODUCT REVIEW
HydroPeptide Solar Defense Body SPF 40
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
octocrylene
7%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
homosalate
10%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Made with organically-derived UV protectors and antioxidants, this sunscreen spray guards skin against free radical damage to prevent premature aging.
tocopherol
4.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
thermus thermophillus ferment
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
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Evens skin tone
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
A blend of aloe vera and vitamin E nourish and hydrate with a sweet passionfruit scent.
zea mays oil
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
cocos nucifera fruit extract
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
glycerin
0.8% -
1.2%
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
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Anti-oxidation
tocopherol
4.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
thermus thermophillus ferment
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
rosa canina fruit extract
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
24% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
3.5% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
zea mays oil
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Cleansing
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
cocos nucifera fruit extract
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
tocopherol
4.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
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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Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
24% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
3.5% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
zea mays oil
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Cleansing
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
cocos nucifera fruit extract
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
All ingredients
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
homosalate
10%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
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Ingredient list view
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Alcohol denat., Hydrogenated methyl abietate, Tocopherol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Hydrolyzed yeast protein, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Pichia/resveratrol ferment extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Beta-carotene, Zea mays oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Prunus armeniaca fruit extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Pyrus communis fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Coffea arabica leaf/seed extract, Butter extract, Citral, Limonene, Linalool