"ILIA - Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 - Jardin ST16. 5" 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 contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: butyloctyl salicylate 3.20% - 3.90%.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "ILIA" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 109.54CA$ in Canada, for 147.74A$ in Australia, for 48.00$ in the United States and for 80.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hyaluronic Acid.

Source: Dermstore

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: sodium hyaluronate, caprylyl 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: squalane, shea butter ethyl esters.

hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate 0.4% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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

squalane 5.7% - 7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

Sun protection

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

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.

butyloctyl salicylate 3.2% - 3.9%

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

A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own

iron oxides 0.1% - 0.15%

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

titanium dioxide 0.1% - 0.15%

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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

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Helps hydrate and improve elasticity without clogging pores.

Source: Dermstore

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

niacinamide 0.75% - 1.1%

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

allantoin 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Helps visibly smooth skin texture and refine uneven tone.

Source: Dermstore

This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

niacinamide 0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.75% - 1.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Reduces redness

allantoin 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-blemish, 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

phenylpropanol 0.25% - 0.45%

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Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation

butyloctyl salicylate 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl isostearate 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

squalane 5.7% - 7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

polyglyceryl-3 ricinoleate 3.7% - 4.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

Ingredient list view

Water, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-3 ricinoleate, Butyloctyl salicylate, Propanediol, Shea butter ethyl esters, Isoamyl laurate, Isopropyl isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Sodium chloride, Lecithin, Caprylyl glycol, Silica, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Bisabolol, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Allantoin, Phenylpropanol, Sodium myristoyl glutamate, Sodium hyaluronate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Aluminum hydroxide, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Iron oxides, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide

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WIMJ similarity score		81%	84%	81%	81%	78%	78%	78%	78%	77%	77%	77%
SPF	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 30
Key ingredients	niacinamide bisabolol +5 more	Common: niacinamide sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: adenosine panthenol +6 more	Common: niacinamide bisabolol +4 more Other: dimethicone dimethiconol +3 more	Common: niacinamide bisabolol +2 more Other: dimethicone dimethiconol +6 more	Common: niacinamide sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: adenosine panthenol +6 more	Common: niacinamide bisabolol +2 more Other: dimethicone dimethiconol +3 more	Common: niacinamide butyloctyl salicylate +1 more Other: panthenol phytosphingosine +10 more	Common: niacinamide sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: adenosine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +8 more	Common: niacinamide bisabolol +2 more Other: dimethicone dimethiconol +4 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate sodium hyaluronate Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride chondrus crispus extract +4 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +6 more Other: dimethicone dimethicone +7 more	Common: niacinamide butyloctyl salicylate Other: butyrospermum parkii butter cocos nucifera fruit extract +11 more
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Potential Irritants	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +2 more	trilaureth-4 phosphate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +5 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +2 more	trilaureth-4 phosphate Has skin benefit? lauryl peg-8 dimethicone Has skin benefit? +4 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +12 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +8 more	trilaureth-4 phosphate Has skin benefit? lauryl peg-8 dimethicone Has skin benefit? +4 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +24 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? allantoin Has skin benefit? +30 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +24 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? allantoin Has skin benefit? +26 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +33 more	unspecified form of vitamin c Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +45 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +42 more

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ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 - Jardin ST16.5

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Evens skin tone

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