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Sun protectionSPF 20 · 3 UV filters · Broad spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.
MoisturizingCetyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride +Â 15Â moreWorks
“Sized to travel, Jack Blacks's dynamic duo features a facial scrub that gently exfoliates and a lightweight moisturizer with broad-spectrum SPF 20 to hydrate and protect your skin.”
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:
allantoin, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
ExfoliationPolylactic acid, Allantoin +Â 1Â moreNot delivered
“Sized to travel, Jack Blacks's dynamic duo features a facial scrub that gently exfoliates and a lightweight moisturizer with broad-spectrum SPF 20 to hydrate and protect your skin.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with polylactic acid, but this ingredient is not the most effective.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy19 strong irritants: Menthyl lactate, Mentha piperita leaf + 17 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate7.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateWater~45–55%
Glyceryl stearate~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHexylene glycol~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPolylactic acid~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as an abrasive ingredient for physical (mechanical) exfoliation
More about Polylactic acidCetyl alcohol~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCeteth-2~1.9–2.3%
Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateMenthyl lactate~1.2–1.5%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 triglycerideAllantoin~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinMentha piperita leaf~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mentha piperita oil~0.65–1%
Glycerin~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One 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 GlycerinAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally 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 juiceCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractSqualane~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneBambusa arundinacea stem powder~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Abrasive ingredient used for physical exfoliation (scrubing)
More about Bambusa arundinacea stem powderHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerMagnesium aluminum silicate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might 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 silicateAscorbic acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidParfum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPolysorbate 60~0.45–0.7%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.65%
Phenoxyethanol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium glycolate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coconut acid~0.55–0.85%
Sodium glycolate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexadecene~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetradecene~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myristyl alcohol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholStearyl alcohol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholSorbitan isostearate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateTitanium dioxide~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideSodium sulfate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfateQuartz~0.55–0.8%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalHydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeBenzyl salicylate~0.45–0.7%
Citronellol~0.45–0.7%
Coumarin~0.45–0.7%
Limonene~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.45–0.7%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLinalool~0.45–0.7%
Water~0.5–0.75%
Cyclopentasiloxane~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneOctyldodecyl neopentanoate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen
More about Octyldodecyl neopentanoatePhenethyl benzoate~0.55–0.8%
Dimethicone~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeGlycereth-26~0.5–0.7%
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxypropyl starch phosphate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateCetearyl glucoside~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideCarbomer~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPyrus malus fruit extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractButylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used 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 glycolSodium hydroxide~0.45–0.7%
Disodium edta~0.45–0.7%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLavandula angustifolia oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilIodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilLecithin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinMelissa officinalis extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Haslea ostrearia extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Palmaria palmata extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Palmaria palmata extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractGlycerin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One 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 GlycerinLeontopodium alpinum extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Retinyl palmitate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilPeucedanum ostruthium leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Buddleja davidii leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Artemisia umbelliformis extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Water, Glyceryl stearate, Hexylene glycol, Polylactic acid, Cetyl alcohol, Ceteth-2, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Menthyl lactate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Allantoin, Mentha piperita leaf, Mentha piperita oil, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Squalane, Bambusa arundinacea stem powder, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Ascorbic acid, Parfum, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium glycolate, Coconut acid, Sodium glycolate, Hexadecene, Tetradecene, Myristyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Sorbitan isostearate, Titanium dioxide, Sodium sulfate, Quartz, Sodium benzoate, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Limonene, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Phenethyl benzoate, Dimethicone, Glycereth-26, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Cetearyl glucoside, Carbomer, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Butylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Lecithin, Melissa officinalis extract, Haslea ostrearia extract, Palmaria palmata extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Glycerin, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Peucedanum ostruthium leaf extract, Buddleja davidii leaf extract, Artemisia umbelliformis extract
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| Jack BlackDouble TakeYOUR PRODUCT | Swiss BotanyDay Protect SPF 22 Daily Sun Protectant for Aging Skin | Solar SenseClear Zinc Advanced Sunscreen Stick For Face & Lips SPF 50 | CinsayLiving Active Sunny Day Living SPF30 Sunscreen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 79% | 76% | 74% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 14 | 4 of 14 | 6 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Hexapeptide-3 | Copernicia Cerifera Wax | Oxybenzone |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | High |
| SPF | SPF 20 | SPF 22 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Jack Black - Double Take" 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 this product is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.
Sunscreen filters
This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. The organic filters in the product are: avobenzone and octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.
Irritation risk
It contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be high. 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Jack Black" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 29 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
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