[ INNISFREE ] Intensive Anti-Pollution Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ Innisfree

Name: Innisfree - [ INNISFREE ] Intensive Anti-Pollution Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++
Brand: Innisfree

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Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Sun protection

Effectiveness

89 /100

Irritancy

MEDIUM

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

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Summary

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays

Organic filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA II	UVA I	Stability
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate
ethylhexyl triazone

Non-organic (mineral) filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA II	UVA I	Stability
zinc oxide
titanium dioxide

Pos	Ingredient Name	Description
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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Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables	HIGH
dimethicone	HIGH
saccharide hydrolysate	HIGH

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