Juice Beauty Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Natural Glow Stem Cellular CC Face Cream
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 30 · 1 UV filterBroad spectrum
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.
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Multi Task Reduces appearance of fine lines & wrinkles”
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 tone1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“Ideal for all skin types, the CC cream delivers age-defying and skin-perfecting benefits, blending and adapting with your individual skin tone to help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and uneven texture.”
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).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 8 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:
sodium hyaluronate, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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, cocos nucifera oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus limon leaf cell extract + 2 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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Zinc oxide20%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 oxideAloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–35%
- 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 juiceCocos nucifera oil~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilTheobroma cacao extract~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Vitis viniferaCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2–2.9%
- 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 triglycerideSorbitan stearate~1.5–2.3%
Ricinus communis seed oil~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateMagnesium sulfate~0.9–1.3%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.5–1.2%
- 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 oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilTocopherol~0.35–0.85%
- 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 TocopherolMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateMalus domestica fruit cell culture extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera fruit cell extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus limon peel oil~0.15–0.55%
Citrus limon leaf cell extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Phenethyl alcohol~0.15–0.55%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Citrus reticulata extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Iron oxides~0.05–0.15%
- 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 oxidesIngredient list view
Zinc oxide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cocos nucifera oil, Unknown, Theobroma cacao extract, Unknown, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Vitis vinifera, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sorbitan stearate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Magnesium sulfate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopherol, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Sodium hyaluronate, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Unknown, Vitis vinifera fruit cell extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus limon leaf cell extract, Phenethyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus reticulata extract, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Unknown, Iron oxides
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Juice Beauty - Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Natural Glow Stem Cellular CC Face Cream" can offer reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because 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).
It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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 "Juice Beauty" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails at around 39.63$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 23 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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