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

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
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KEY INGREDIENTS

adenosine
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
centella asiatica extract
diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate
echium plantagineum seed oil
ethylhexyl triazone
helianthus annuus seed oil
helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables
methyl methacrylate crosspolymer
propylheptyl caprylate
saccharide hydrolysate
salvia hispanica seed extract
sodium hyaluronate
titanium dioxide
tocopherol
zinc oxide
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FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

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Formula review

WIMJ summary

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.

Organic filters

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

Non-organic (mineral) filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
titanium dioxide
zinc oxide

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What does the product description say?

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

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WIMJ summary

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: adenosine.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
adenosine	MEDIUM
centella asiatica extract	MEDIUM
tocopherol	LOW

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WIMJ summary

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).

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"Reflect SPF 45 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion with Zinc Oxide & Titanium Dioxide, Anti-Aging Face Moisturizer with SPF, All Skin Types, Chemical-Free, Reef Safe Zinc Sunscreen, UVA & UVB Protection, 7."

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WIMJ summary

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: saccharide hydrolysate, sodium hyaluronate.

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: helianthus annuus seed oil, helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
helianthus annuus seed oil	HIGH
saccharide hydrolysate	HIGH
salvia hispanica seed extract	HIGH

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This product contains antioxidants (adenosine, cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract, portulaca oleracea extract). In theory, they could help neutralize free radicals in skin and lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun), but there is no evidence that these ingredients can have a noticeable effect in skin.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
portulaca oleracea extract	LOW
cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract	LOW
adenosine	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
butyloctyl salicylate
diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
propylheptyl caprylate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	3.7% - 4.5%
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	4.9% - 5.9%
dibutyl adipate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency	3.4% - 4.2%
methyl trimethicone A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients	2.7% - 3.3%
dipropylene glycol Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying	2% - 2.5%
polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone	1.8% - 2.2%
methyl methacrylate crosspolymer Helps thicken the product consistency	1.6% - 1.9%
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.	1.8% - 2.2%
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	1.1% - 1.4%
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	1.2% - 1.5%
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	1.1% - 1.4%
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	1.1% - 1.3%
lauryl polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone	0.7% - 1.05%
disteardimonium hectorite A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency	0.7% - 1.05%
magnesium sulfate Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.7% - 1.05%
sorbitan caprylate Helps oil and water mix together	0.65% - 1%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.6% - 0.9%
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)	0.6% - 0.95%
glyceryl caprylate An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products	0.6% - 0.9%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	0.55% - 0.85%
stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient	0.65% - 0.95%
saccharide hydrolysate	0.5% - 0.75%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.5% - 0.7%
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	0.35% - 0.65%
1,2-hexanediol A preservative	0.35% - 0.65%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.35% - 0.65%
tillandsia usneoides extract	0.3% - 0.6%
octyldodecanol An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation	0.35% - 0.6%
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.	0.4% - 0.65%
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	0.3% - 0.55%
curcuma longa 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	0.2% - 0.4%
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	0.25% - 0.45%
houttuynia cordata extract	0.2% - 0.35%
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	0.15% - 0.3%
tocopherol 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	0.15% - 0.3%
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	0.15% - 0.25%
helianthus annuus 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	0.15% - 0.25%
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	0.1% - 0.2%
cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missing	0.05% - 0.1%
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