
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.
This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.
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.
“• Multi-tasking tinted skin perfector, primer and SPF 50 moisturizer in one • Formulated with 100% mineral filters for broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection • Smoothes the skin and creates a photo-filter effect that blurs the look of imperfections • Recommended by The Skin Cancer Foundation as safe and effective sun protection • Non-comedogenic formula”
This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).
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, glucose.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.


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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
More about Zinc oxideAn emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideA 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
More about Butyloctyl salicylateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen
More about Octyldodecyl neopentanoateHelps optically blurr skin imperfections such as fine lines and pores
More about Adipic acid/neopentyl glycol crosspolymerA silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateA 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
More about DimethiconeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinHelps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneHelps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacateAn 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
More about Iron oxidesA 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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAn 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
More about Iron oxidesA red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAn 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
More about Iron oxidesBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseUsed to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneA plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product
More about Calcium gluconateZinc oxide, Isododecane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyloctyl salicylate, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Adipic acid/neopentyl glycol crosspolymer, Lauryl dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Propylene carbonate, Silica cetyl silylate, Dimethicone, Stearalkonium hectorite, Glycerin, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Isostearic acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, Silica, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Limonene, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Tocopheryl acetate, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Gossypium hirsutum extract, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Glucose, Hydrolyzed pea protein, Sodium chloride, Gluconolactone, Barosma betulina leaf oil, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Sodium benzoate, Sodium succinate, Calcium gluconate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Image skincarePREVENTION+ daily perfecting primer SPF 50YOUR PRODUCT | DecreeDay Shield SPF 30 | Dr Dennis GrossSkincare All Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense SPF30 | Salt & StoneSalt Stone SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 58% | 56% |
| Price | $54.00 | $93.00+$39.00 | $54.73+$0.73 | $23.80−$30.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 6 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 | Ferulic Acid | Cera Alba |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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We assess that "Image skincare - PREVENTION+ daily perfecting primer SPF 50" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
This product should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: butyloctyl salicylate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails for 54.00$ in the United States.
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