Image skincare Prevention Plus Daily Hydrating Sunscreen Moisturizer SPF 30
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 30 · 1 UV filterBroad 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.
Anti-aging4 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Formulated with digital aging defense, a breakthrough type of dual protection against blue light and ecological skin stressors that cause dryness, discoloration and other signs of aging.”
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: arabidopsis thaliana extract.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
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).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 17 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
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:
erythritol, glycerin.
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: dimethicone, ricinus communis seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Neral~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed pea protein~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 42090~4.3–6.4%
Zinc oxide17.1%
- 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 oxideAloe barbadensis leaf juice~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCyclopentasiloxane~2.7–4.1%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneDicaprylyl carbonate~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateGlycerin~1.4–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinWater~1.1–1.6%
Alcohol denat. sd alcohol 40-b~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeHydrated silica~0.6–1.35%
Dimethicone~0.3–0.75%
- 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 DimethiconePolyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isohexadecane~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneMagnesium sulfate~0.1–0.35%
Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidTriethoxysilylethyl polydimethylsiloxyethyl hexyl dimethicone~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~0.15–0.6%
Ricinus communis seed oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilLimonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCaprylic acid~0.1–0.35%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.1–0.4%
- 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 triglycerideCitrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.05–0.1%
Citrus grandis peel extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic irritating plant extract that can cause photosensitivity in skin
More about Citrus grandis peel extractLecithin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPropanediol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolOrbignya phalerata seed powder~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lauric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractCitrus limon peel extract~0.05–0.1%
Citrus tangerina peel extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerCamellia oleifera leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics
More about Camellia oleifera leaf extractDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.05–0.2%
- 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 ascorbateLycium chinense fruit extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractErythritol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ErythritolPunica granatum fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopherol~0.05–0.2%
- 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 TocopherolCitral~0.05–0.15%
Glucose~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseHydrolyzed pea protein~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePlankton extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractSodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Homarine hcl~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help to improve skin hydration levels
More about Homarine hclSodium succinate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arabidopsis thaliana extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might be helpful in repairing sun damage but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
More about Arabidopsis thaliana extractMicrococcus lysate~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin. It is claimed to be a "DNA repair enzyme"
More about Micrococcus lysateErgothioneine~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking
More about ErgothioneineIngredient list view
Neral, Hydrolyzed pea protein, Ci 42090, Zinc oxide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Water, Alcohol denat. sd alcohol 40-b, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Hydrated silica, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Magnesium sulfate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Triethoxysilylethyl polydimethylsiloxyethyl hexyl dimethicone, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Ricinus communis seed oil, Limonene, Caprylic acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Citrus grandis peel extract, Lecithin, Propanediol, Orbignya phalerata seed powder, Lauric acid, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Citrus tangerina peel extract, Potassium sorbate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Lycium chinense fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Erythritol, Punica granatum fruit extract, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Citral, Glucose, Hydrolyzed pea protein, Sodium chloride, Plankton extract, Sodium benzoate, Homarine hcl, Sodium succinate, Arabidopsis thaliana extract, Micrococcus lysate, Ergothioneine
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Product summary
We assess that "Image skincare - Prevention Plus Daily Hydrating Sunscreen Moisturizer SPF 30" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (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 moisturizer 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.
Sunscreen filters
This moisturizer 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 quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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 for 25.79$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 26 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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