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Kerstin Florian Correcting Multi-Vitamin Day Creme SPF 30

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Moisturizing
Sun protection
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%Panthenol 0.35% - 0.65%

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Product summary

We assess that "Kerstin Florian - Correcting Multi-Vitamin Day Creme SPF 30" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. 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).

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.

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: octinoxate, tinosorb m and octocrylene. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

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 this sunscreen 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.

What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

titanium dioxide 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

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

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

octocrylene 3.7% - 4.6%

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

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 3.3% - 4.1%

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Correcting Multi-Vitamin Day Creme SPF 30

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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: dimethicone, squalene.

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

glycerin 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

chondrus crispus 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

panthenol 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Anti-aging

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: tocotrienols.

tocotrienols 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of vitamin E that is more powerful in neutralizing free radicals compared to its other forms

ascorbic acid 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

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).

ascorbic acid 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (tocotrienols) 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 - squalene also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

tocotrienols 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of vitamin E that is more powerful in neutralizing free radicals compared to its other forms

squalene 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast

rubus idaeus fruit extract 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing

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

panthenol 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5% - 6.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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

decyl glucoside 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

chondrus crispus 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

carrageenan 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5% - 6.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

c12-20 acid peg-8 ester 4% - 4.8%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

Ingredient list view

Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, C12-20 acid peg-8 ester, Octocrylene, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Butylene glycol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Isostearyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium dioxide, Glycerin, Decyl glucoside, Dimethicone, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Carbomer, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Propylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Parfum, Boswellia serrata gum, Chondrus crispus, Carrageenan, Aluminum stearate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Alumina, Peg-8, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Tocotrienols, Elaeis guineensis oil, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Squalene, Ascorbyl palmitate, Phytosterols, Ascorbic acid, Citric acid, Benzyl salicylate, Geraniol, Citronellol

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WIMJ similarity score		55%	55%	54%	54%	54%	53%	53%	52%	52%	52%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	panthenol chondrus crispus +11 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +4 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter micrococcus lysate +2 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate dipotassium glycyrrhizate +4 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +3 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +3 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +7 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: carnosine cocos nucifera oil +2 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +8 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid sodium acetylated hyaluronate +4 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: retinyl palmitate ceramide 3 +5 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +3 more Other: bisabolol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +3 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	citronellol Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +23 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +18 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more	epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +16 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +8 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +35 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +28 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +24 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +21 more

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Kerstin Florian Correcting Multi-Vitamin Day Creme SPF 30

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Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Anti-oxidation

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