Effectiveness
89 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | UVB | UVA II | UVA I | Stability |
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bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine | ||||
diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate | ||||
ethylhexyl triazone |
Ingredient | UVB | UVA II | UVA I | Stability |
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zinc oxide | ||||
titanium dioxide |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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adenosine |
MEDIUM
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centella asiatica extract |
MEDIUM
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tocopherol |
LOW
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables | HIGH | ||
dimethicone | HIGH | ||
saccharide hydrolysate | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine | ||
butyloctyl salicylate | ||
diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | water | Plain old water |
2 | propylheptyl caprylate | |
3 | zinc oxide | 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 |
4 | dibutyl adipate | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency |
5 | methyl trimethicone | A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients |
6 | dipropylene glycol | Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying |
7 | , polyglyceryl-3 poly-polydimethylsiloxyethyl | The ingredient is not recognized |
8 | dimethicone | 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 |
9 | methyl methacrylate crosspolymer | Helps thicken the product consistency |
10 | , niacimanide | The ingredient is not recognized |
11 | bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine | Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet. |
12 | butyloctyl salicylate | 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 |
13 | diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate | Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet |
14 | ethylhexyl triazone | Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet |
15 | titanium dioxide | 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 |
16 | lauryl polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone | |
17 | disteardimonium hectorite | A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency |
18 | magnesium sulfate | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
19 | sorbitan caprylate | |
20 | fragrance | An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
21 | aluminum hydroxide | 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) |
22 | glyceryl caprylate | An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products |
23 | propanediol | Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
24 | stearic acid | Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient |
25 | saccharide hydrolysate | |
26 | ethylhexylglycerin | A preservative |
27 | adenosine | Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin |
28 | 1,2-hexanediol | A preservative |
29 | sodium hyaluronate | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
30 | tillandsia usneoides extract | |
31 | octyldodecanol | An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation |
32 | centella asiatica extract | A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though. |
33 | salvia hispanica seed extract | A plant extract that typically contains linolenic and linoleic acids that help soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function |
34 | , curcuma longa ( | The ingredient is not recognized |
35 | turmeric root extract | A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant |
36 | portulaca oleracea extract | A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
37 | houttuynia cordata ( chameleon ) extract | |
38 | echium plantagineum seed oil | A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin |
39 | tocopherols (vitamin e | 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 |
40 | butylene glycol | Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin |
41 | helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil | 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 |
42 | helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables | 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 |
43 | cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract | A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missing |
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