Image skincare PREVENTION+ daily tinted moisturizer SPF 30
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 30 · 2 UV filtersBroad spectrum
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.
It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.
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.
MoisturizingPanthenol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate + 14 moreWorks well
“PREVENTION+ daily tinted moisturizer SPF 30”
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, mannitol.
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.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Acetyl zingerone, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 2 moreWorks well
“This weightless tinted sunscreen provides 100% mineral filter protection against UVA and UVB rays, whilst Image Skincare’s Digital Aging Defense formula also protects against damaging blue light and environmental stressors.”
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.
These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl zingerone.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Acetyl zingerone, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 4 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (acetyl zingerone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - camellia sinensis leaf extract, haematococcus pluvialis extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Evens skin toneSide benefit the brand mentions · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateWorks well
“Protects skin tone and provides healthy looking glow.”
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Vanilla planifolia fruit extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Titanium dioxide4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideZinc oxide6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 oxideWater~45–55%
Cyclopentasiloxane~6.1–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneC12-15 alkyl benzoate~6.5–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateDimethicone~4.8–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 DimethiconeGlycerin~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One 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 GlycerinCyclohexasiloxane~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxanePolyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~2.2–2.7%
Aluminum hydroxide~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideStearic acid~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSodium chloride~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCetearyl olivate~1–1.2%
Acetyl zingerone~0.9–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound sourced from ginger root. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might be able to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve the skin tone. In small concentrations, used as a chelating agent and helps preserve stability of product formulations.
More about Acetyl zingeronePolyglyceryl-4 isostearate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 isostearateCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeHexyl laurate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Hexyl laurateDimethicone/polyglycerin-3 crosspolymer~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Dimethicone/polyglycerin-3 crosspolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSorbitan olivate~0.7–1.05%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 triglycerideTriethoxysilylethyl polydimethylsiloxyethyl hexyl dimethicone~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.55–0.85%
Hexylene glycol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerTocopheryl acetate~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 acetatePhosphatidylcholine~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to enhance the delivery of other ingredients
More about PhosphatidylcholineMannitol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractDipropylene glycol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Methylpropanediol~0.55–0.85%
Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneSodium citrate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateEctoin~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinStearic acid~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPalmitic acid~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidHaematococcus pluvialis extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
More about Haematococcus pluvialis extractTocopherol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about TocopherolTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being 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 ascorbatePanthenol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPhenylpropanol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolAlumina~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaMagnesium oxide~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateSodium ferrocyanide~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77891~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77499~0.2–0.35%
Ci 77492~0.15–0.25%
Ci 77491~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ingredient list view
Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Aluminum hydroxide, Stearic acid, Sodium chloride, Cetearyl olivate, Acetyl zingerone, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Hexyl laurate, Dimethicone/polyglycerin-3 crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan olivate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Triethoxysilylethyl polydimethylsiloxyethyl hexyl dimethicone, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Phosphatidylcholine, Mannitol, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Dipropylene glycol, Benzoic acid, Methylpropanediol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium citrate, Ectoin, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Tocopherol, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Panthenol, Phenylpropanol, Alumina, Magnesium oxide, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium ferrocyanide, Ci 77891, Ci 77499, Ci 77492, Ci 77491
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Worth comparing, line by line.
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 tinted moisturizer SPF 30YOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeHydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Lotion | Paula's choiceCalm Redness Relief Daytime Moisturizer with SPF 30 - Oily Skin | 3LABPerfect Lite Sunscreen SPF 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 50% | 49% |
| Price | $52.00 | $15.99−$36.01 | $33.00−$19.00 | $55.00+$3.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 14 | 6 of 14 | 5 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Allantoin | Cyclomethicone |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Rodan + Fields REVERSE Brightening Defense Fluid Lotion SPF 50DCL Skincare Super Sheer SPF50 Broad Spectrum Protection Sunscreen
Product summary
We believe that "Image skincare - PREVENTION+ daily tinted moisturizer SPF 30" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: butyloctyl salicylate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.
Irritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 24.49$ up to 58.00$ in the United States, for 60.95A$ in Australia and for 59.00£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.