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HydroPeptide Solar Defense SPF30 Tinted Moisturiser
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
zinc oxide
6%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
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
titanium dioxide
2.5%
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
iron oxides
0.3% -
0.55%
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Solar Defense SPF30 Tinted Moisturiser
thermus thermophillus ferment
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
sodium hyaluronate
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
sodium pca
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
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Anti-aging
thermus thermophillus ferment
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
3.7% -
4.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
niacinamide
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
Evens skin tone
niacinamide
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
Anti-oxidation
camellia oleifera leaf extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics
euterpe oleracea fruit extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
pyridoxine hcl
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
benzyl benzoate
2.1% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
allantoin
6% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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Potential irritants
benzyl benzoate
2.1% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
All ingredients
titanium dioxide
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
zinc oxide
6%
Irritation risk:
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
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Ingredient list view
Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, 1,2-hexanediol, Acrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer, Allantoin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Alpinia galanga extract, Alumina, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Biotin, Boron nitride, Butylene glycol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Caprylyl glycol, Caprylyl methicone, Cellulose acetate, Cetyl alcohol, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Chlorphenesin, Citral, Citric acid, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Cyclomethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Disodium edta, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Parfum, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydrolyzed yeast protein, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Limonene, Linalool, Magnesium stearate, Methyl ionones, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Peg-100 stearate, Pentylene glycol, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Polysorbate 60, Propanediol, Propylene glycol stearate, Propylene glycol, Pyridoxine hcl, Sodium citrate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium pca, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Triethoxysilylethyl polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Water, Xanthan gum
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