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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.
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).
This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside, tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
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: asiaticoside.
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains ethyl linoleate.
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, butylene glycol.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, ethyl linoleate.
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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
More about Zinc oxideWorks 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
More about Titanium dioxideEnhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePure 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
More about TocopherolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninHelps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 isostearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Hexyl laurateA type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeUsed 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
More about Butylene glycolUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumUsed to help evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in a formulation
More about Aluminum stearateA stable oil-soluble derivative of vitamin B5. It can help support skin barrier and reduce inflammation in skin
More about Panthenyl triacetateHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolHelps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
More about Ethyl linoleateAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosideAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Asiatic acidAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Madecassic acidThe same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractUsed to thicken the product texture
More about Sorbitol/sebacic acid copolymer behenateMight be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceUsed to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesZinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tocopherol, Sorbitan stearate, Pentylene glycol, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Tribehenin, Polyurethane-62, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Hexyl laurate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Aluminum stearate, Panthenyl triacetate, Propylene glycol, Ethyl linoleate, Asiaticoside, Asiatic acid, Madecassic acid, Alumina, Olea europaea leaf extract, Sorbitol/sebacic acid copolymer behenate, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Trideceth-6, Phenoxyethanol, Oleyl alcohol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Isostearic acid, Disodium edta, Polyquaternium-7, Iron oxides
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| iS ClinicalExtreme Protect SPF 40YOUR PRODUCT | PURITOComfy Water Sun Block | SKIN 1004.Centella Air-Fit Suncream Light SPF30 PA++++ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 50% |
| Price | $85.00 | $16.90−$68.10 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 40 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop |
Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "iS Clinical - Extreme Protect SPF 40" can offer reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.
This product is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but can leave a white cast.
It contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails from 74.80$ up to 85.00$ in the United States and at around 80.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 23 studies and safety reviews.
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