PRODUCT REVIEW

ISNTREE Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Sun protection
Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Niacinamide 0.25% - 0.5%Centella asiatica extract 0.3% - 0.55%

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Product summary

"ISNTREE - Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++" is using UV filters in a relatively low concentration. Because of this, it might not be able to provide reliable sun protection.

As a plus, this sunscreen uses some of the new generation UV filters (Tinosorb M). These filters are more stable and more gentle on the skin.

This sunscreen should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

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: tinosorb s 1.40% - 1.70%, uvinul a plus 2.50% - 3.10%, tinosorb m 0.50% - 0.70% and polysilicone-15 0.65% - 1.00%.

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 this sunscreen 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.

What our users say

Based on 13 reviews 77% recommend this product

As for the white cast, all of the reviewers (13) say that it does not leave a white cast.
When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, all of the reviewers (10) say that it does not pill under makeup.
When it comes to comedogenicity, all of the reviewers (7) say that it does not clog pores.
As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, the majority of the reviewers (100%) find that it stings eyes.

Our users describe the finish of this product as dewy, They find the product's texture to be light and In terms of the smell, our users report that no smell - light fragrance.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "ISNTREE" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 19.60A$ in Australia, for 14.63£ in the United Kingdom and from 18.50$ up to 20.50$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Does not work for

Sun protection
Anti-blemish

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Fortified with SPF 50+ PA++++ protection against the sun’s ultraviolet rays, this gel is formulated with ceramide and eight kinds of hyaluronic acid to moisturize and firm skin.

Source: Yesstyle

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

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: astaxanthin.

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.

adenosine 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

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)

astaxanthin 1.7% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation

hyaluronic acid 3.1% - 3.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++

Source: From product name

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, hyaluronic acid.

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: ceramide np, cyclopentasiloxane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np

hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 4.3% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

ceramide np 0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (astaxanthin) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - ficus carica fruit extract, pinus pinaster bark extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

astaxanthin 1.7% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation

pinus pinaster bark extract 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but evidence of effectiveness of topical application is lacking. It can be an INCI name for the trademarked ingredient Pycnogenol (but could also be a different type of this plant's bark extract)

ficus carica fruit extract 0.4% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect

Sun protection

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.

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

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

Tinosorb M. A UV filter. Is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It also provides some protection against visible light. It is photostable and can also be used to improve photostability of other sunscreen ingredients. Its physical properties help to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. It can leave a slight white cast. Unfortunately, it is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 2.5% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

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

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

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 1.4% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

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.

Anti-blemish

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

niacinamide 0.25% - 0.5%

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

centella asiatica extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

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

centella asiatica extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

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Potential irritants

propylene glycol 1.2% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

decyl glucoside 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 4.3% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

houttuynia cordata extract 4.2% - 5.2%

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Ingredient list view

Water, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Houttuynia cordata extract, Hyaluronic acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Astaxanthin, Pentylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Olea europaea fruit oil, Glycerin, Hydrogenated lecithin, Polysilicone-15, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Ceramide np, Ficus carica fruit extract, Pinus pinaster bark extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propanediol, Dibutyl adipate, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Decyl glucoside, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Ascorbyl propyl hyaluronate, Centella asiatica extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Homosalate, Carbomer, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Ceteth-10, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Tromethamine

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WIMJ similarity score		78%	78%	72%	71%	71%	69%	68%	68%	67%	67%	66%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +18 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +6 more Other: panthenol phytosphingosine +5 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +6 more Other: panthenol phytosphingosine +5 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +11 more Other: ceramide as ceramide eop +7 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +7 more Other: panthenol diethylhexyl butamido triazone +3 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: diethylhexyl butamido triazone dipotassium glycyrrhizate +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +8 more Other: linoleic acid dimethiconol +8 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +7 more Other: anhydroxylitol ethylhexyl triazone +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract cocos nucifera fruit extract +5 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +7 more Other: linoleic acid echium plantagineum seed oil +9 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other:	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: phytosphingosine polymethylsilsesquioxane +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +17 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +11 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil Has skin benefit? salvia officinalis oil Has skin benefit? +16 more	opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +14 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? salvia officinalis oil Has skin benefit? +22 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? sorbitan oleate Has skin benefit? +7 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +15 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +49 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +49 more	water Has skin benefit? oryza sativa extract Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +63 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +40 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

ISNTREE Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++

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Product summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

What our users say

About the brand

Price

What can the product work for?

Works for

Does not work for

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-oxidation

Sun protection

Anti-blemish

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