"INNOAESTHETICS - Epigen Urban Day Cream SPF 20" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of it is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 2.30% - 2.80%, octinoxate 1.80% - 2.20% and octocrylene 0.75% - 1.10%.

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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.

What can the product work for?

Does not work for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

This product contains ferric hexapeptide-35. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works. The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

ferric hexapeptide-35 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.25%

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Epigen Urban Day Cream SPF 20

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": galactoarabinan, glycerin.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ferric hexapeptide-35

ferric hexapeptide-35 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

galactoarabinan 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 4.8% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:

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

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.3% - 2.8%

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

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

octocrylene 0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

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

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

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

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

ferric hexapeptide-35 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 1.8% - 2.2%

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Works for: Sun protection

benzyl alcohol 0.3% - 0.6%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.8% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

dicaprylyl carbonate 3.9% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Potassium olivoyl pca, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Butylene glycol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Schisandra chinensis fruit extract, Phenoxyethanol, Octocrylene, Narcissus tazetta bulb extract, Benzyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Lecithin, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Sodium citrate, Tremella fuciformis extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Galactoarabinan, Phospholipids, Sorbitan stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Phosphoric acid, Biosaccharide gum-4, Sodium phytate, Sodium carrageenan, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Tetrapeptide-26, Ferric hexapeptide-35, Cocamide mea, Palmitoyl heptapeptide-27, Palmitoyl oligopeptide-78, Palmitoyl octapeptide-24, Sodium benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Alcohol denat., Tocopherol, Sea salt, Glyceryl caprylate, Lactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer, Phenylpropanol, Polyvinyl alcohol

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WIMJ similarity score		40%	39%	38%	38%	37%	37%	37%	36%	36%	36%
SPF	SPF 20	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	ferric hexapeptide-35 butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylhexyl butamido triazone +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: panthenol bisabolol +6 more	Common: ferric hexapeptide-35 glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide ceramide ap +19 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: aleurites moluccanus seed oil allantoin +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +1 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +1 more Other: panthenol diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more	Common: glycerin octocrylene +1 more Other: gluconolactone camelina sativa seed oil +8 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +1 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine drometrizole trisiloxane +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylhexyl butamido triazone +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +20 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +11 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? tbhq Has skin benefit? +21 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +13 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +8 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? sorbitan palmitate Has skin benefit? +12 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +60 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? carthamus tinctorius oleosomes Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more

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Sun protection

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