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HydroPeptide Solar Defense Mineral

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Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Sun protection

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Key actives

Carthamus tinctorius seed oil 1.1% - 1.6%Zinc oxide 12

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Product summary

We are worried that "HydroPeptideStore - Solar Defense Mineral" might not be able to provide reliable sun protection because it uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively weak concentration.

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.

Sunscreen filters

It is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be low. 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 48.00$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Aloe and hyaluronic acid help maintain a clear complexion and weightless hydration for a smooth, scent-free finish.

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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: glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.

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: helianthus annuus seed oil, carthamus tinctorius seed oil.

helianthus annuus seed oil 4.6% - 6.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

carthamus tinctorius seed oil 1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

glycerin 0.3% - 0.7%

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

Sun protection

This product uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide a reliable sun protection.

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.

zinc oxide 12%

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

carthamus tinctorius seed oil 1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

zinc oxide 12%

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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Potential irritants

coco-glucoside 0.5% - 1.2%

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Works for: Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

coco-caprylate 6.7% - 10%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

All ingredients

zinc oxide 12%

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

water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

coco-caprylate 6.7% - 10%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture

Ingredient list view

Zinc oxide, Water, Coco-caprylate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Butyloctyl salicylate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Methyl dihydroabietate, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Cetearyl alcohol, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Coco-glucoside, Bentonite, Glycerin, Microcrystalline cellulose, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Tocopherol, Unknown, Cellulose gum

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WIMJ similarity score		39%	36%	36%	36%	36%	35%	35%	35%	34%	34%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 40	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 40
Key ingredients	butyloctyl salicylate carthamus tinctorius seed oil +3 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate butyloctyl salicylate +7 more Other: jojoba esters jojoba esters +1 more	Common: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more	Common: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more Other: gluconolactone butyrospermum parkii butter +8 more	Common: glycerin glycerin +2 more Other: beeswax butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more	Common: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more Other: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +6 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate glycerin +1 more Other: jojoba esters	Common: glycerin zinc oxide Other: gluconolactone	Common: butyloctyl salicylate glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide bisabolol +5 more	Common: carthamus tinctorius seed oil glycerin +2 more Other: camellia sinensis extract camellia sinensis leaf extract +2 more	Common: carthamus tinctorius seed oil glycerin +1 more Other: borago officinalis seed oil cyclopentasiloxane +5 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +10 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate Has skin benefit? +6 more	passiflora edulis seed oil Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? +10 more	rosa damascena flower extract Has skin benefit? phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +9 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +12 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? jojoba esters Has skin benefit? +3 more	adansonia digitata seed oil Has skin benefit? edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	sodium salicylate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +9 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +17 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? bentonite Has skin benefit? +31 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +25 more	unknown Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +38 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +39 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? agave tequilana leaf extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +30 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +24 more	zinc Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +26 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

HydroPeptide Solar Defense Mineral

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Can it cause trouble?

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Sunscreen filters

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Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Sun protection

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