jane iredale Glow Time Full Coverage Mineral BB Cream SPF 25 - BB1
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 25 · 1 UV filter · Partial spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
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.
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“jane iredale Glow Time Full Coverage Mineral BB Cream SPF 25 simultaneously nourishes your complexion while evening your tone by covering blemishes, smoothening wrinkles and fine lines and minimizing pores.”
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging. 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).
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 7 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (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).
The following ingredients - camellia sinensis extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 16 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
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, honey.
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, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Citrus aurantium amara fruit extract + 1 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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Aloe barbadensis extract~23–34%
- 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 extractHoney~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyTocopherol~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolCamellia sinensis extract~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis extractDimethicone~2.7–4%
- 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 DimethiconeTitanium dioxide~2.3–3.4%
- 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 dioxideWater~1.6–2.5%
Coconut alkanes~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanesCoco-caprylate/caprate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateOctyldodecyl neopentanoate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen
More about Octyldodecyl neopentanoateGlycerin~1–1.5%
- 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 GlycerinPolysilicone-11~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Peg-10 dimethicone~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeStearic acid~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCitrus paradisi fruit extract~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium amara fruit extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractPectin~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Sodium ascorbate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractRaphanus sativus root extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPolyhydroxystearic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidAlumina~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The 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 AluminaLonicera caprifolium flower extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera caprifolium flower extractLonicera japonica flower extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractTamarindus indica extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect in skin but solid evidence is lacking
More about Tamarindus indica extractCymbopogon citratus extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIron oxides~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An 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 oxidesCi 77489~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An 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 oxidesChromium oxide greens~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77288~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis extract, Honey, Tocopherol, Camellia sinensis extract, Dimethicone, Titanium dioxide, Water, Coconut alkanes, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Glycerin, Polysilicone-11, Peg-10 dimethicone, Stearic acid, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Citrus aurantium amara fruit extract, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Pectin, Chlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment, Sodium ascorbate, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Raphanus sativus root extract, Lecithin, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Alumina, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Tamarindus indica extract, Cymbopogon citratus extract, Xanthan gum, Iron oxides, Ci 77489, Iron oxides, Chromium oxide greens, Ci 77288
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Product summary
We do not recommend "jane iredale - Glow Time Full Coverage Mineral BB Cream SPF 25 - BB1" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.
Sunscreen filters
This moisturizer is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide for sun protection. Titanium dioxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
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 moisturizer 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 "jane iredale" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 35.79$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 3
- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 6
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