PRODUCT REVIEW

IPSA Protector Daytime Shield EX SPF 50 PA++++

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Dimethicone 2.3% - 2.8%Cyclomethicone 6.2% - 7.6%

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Product summary

We believe that "IPSA - Protector Daytime Shield EX SPF 50 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).

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: tinosorb s and octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product 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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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 1.8% - 2.1%

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

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.

zinc oxide 5.1% - 6.2%

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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

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 3.5% - 4.3%

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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

Anti-aging

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.

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).

taurine 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

In addition, it has the effect of keeping your skin smooth after skin care while giving it a fresh and moisturizing feel.

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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: cyclomethicone, glycerin.

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: dimethicone, cyclomethicone.

cyclomethicone 6.2% - 7.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

dimethicone 2.3% - 2.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 1.6% - 1.9%

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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

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Key Actives

dimethicone 2.3% - 2.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

cyclomethicone 6.2% - 7.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

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Potential irritants

alcohol 3.4% - 4.1%

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Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 3.5% - 4.3%

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Works for: Sun protection

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

cyclomethicone 6.2% - 7.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

zinc oxide 5.1% - 6.2%

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Works for: Sun protection

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Cyclomethicone, Zinc oxide, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Hydrated silica, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Glycyrrhizic acid, Thiotaurine, Alginic acid, Silica, Roe extract, Unknown, Polyquaternium-51, Ppg-17, Isostearic acid, Dimethylacrylamide, Unknown, Taurine, Unknown, Sorbitan sesquiisostearate, Succinoglycan, Silica, Citric acid, Bht, Disodium edta, Unknown, Phenoxyethanol

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WIMJ similarity score		41%	39%	39%	38%	38%	38%	38%	38%	37%	37%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine cyclomethicone +5 more	Common: cyclomethicone dimethicone +3 more Other: beeswax copernicia cerifera wax +1 more	Common: cyclomethicone dimethicone +3 more Other: ascorbic acid ceramide ng +9 more	Common: cyclomethicone dimethicone +6 more Other: beeswax copernicia cerifera wax	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +10 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more	Common: glycerin zinc oxide +2 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +6 more	Common: cyclomethicone dimethicone +3 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane methicone +4 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +2 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate panthenol +9 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: niacinamide ethylhexyl triazone +1 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate sodium hyaluronate +2 more
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Potential Irritants	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +7 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +7 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone Has skin benefit?	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +7 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? +30 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? +54 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +30 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +20 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +22 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +40 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

IPSA Protector Daytime Shield EX SPF 50 PA++++

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Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

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