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innisfree Intensive Triple-shield Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

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Anti-aging
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Niacinamide 0.95% - 1.15%Tocopherol 0.35% - 0.6%

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Product summary

We believe that "innisfree - Intensive Triple-shield Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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 sunscreen 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 sunscreen is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. 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.

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The product retails for 13.50$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

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.

zinc oxide 3.9% - 4.8%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

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

titanium dioxide 4.5% - 5.5%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

UV protection In addition to wrinkle improvement and whitening effect, UV protection Block blue light Defend against the blue light of electronic devices exposed daily to modern people Powerful waterproof Water-reflecting sunscreen that withstands underwater friction

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

This product can also 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.

adenosine 0.6% - 0.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

niacinamide 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

tocopherol 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

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).

niacinamide 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Moisturizing

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, saccharide isomerate.

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 unsaponifiables, oryza sativa bran oil.

helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 1.1% - 1.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

oryza sativa bran oil 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.95% - 1.15%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory

tocopherol 0.35% - 0.6%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

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

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.6% - 0.95%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missing

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

propylheptyl caprylate 3.7% - 4.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

titanium dioxide 4.5% - 5.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Propylheptyl caprylate, Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Disiloxane, Butylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-5 polyricinoleate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glycerin, Caprylyl methicone, Dicaprylyl ether, Niacinamide, Disteardimonium hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Magnesium sulfate, 1,2-hexanediol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Octyldodecanol, Parfum, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Caprylyl glycol, Glyceryl caprylate, Mica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aluminum hydroxide, Adenosine, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Boron nitride, Sodium hyaluronate, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Saccharide isomerate, Propanediol, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Oryza sativa bran oil, Lespedeza capitata leaf/stem extract, Sodium citrate, Citric acid

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WIMJ similarity score		85%	85%	84%	84%	83%	82%	82%	81%	81%	80%	80%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +10 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: panthenol inositol +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: panthenol inositol +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 methyl methacrylate crosspolymer +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: cocos nucifera oil dimethicone +1 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: panthenol phytosphingosine +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +7 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride centella asiatica extract +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate diethylhexyl butamido triazone +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +5 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: madecassoside madecassic acid +2 more
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Potential Irritants	cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +2 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +2 more	copaifera officinalis resin Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	jasminum officinale flower water Has skin benefit? vanilla planifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +11 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more	pancratium maritimum extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower/leaf extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more	hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propylheptyl caprylate Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylyl methicone Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +43 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? cetyl ethylhexanoate Has skin benefit? +23 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

innisfree Intensive Triple-shield Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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