Works for
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Lightly tinted to enhance the natural skin tone, the UVA and UVB protection helps prevent premature skin ageing caused by the sun.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Isododecane, Dimethicone + 10 moreWorks
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, isododecane.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Titanium dioxide~26–39%
- 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~11–17%
Isododecane~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneDimethicone~3.5–5.3%
- 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 DimethiconeC12-15 alkyl benzoate~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateUndecane~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecaneStyrene/acrylates copolymer~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters
More about Styrene/acrylates copolymerCaprylyl methicone~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeNylon-12~1.3–2%
Butyloctyl salicylate~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
More about Butyloctyl salicylatePhenethyl benzoate~0.8–1.2%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateSilica~0.85–1.3%
Triethylhexanoin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinIsohexadecane~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneTridecane~0.35–0.75%
Dicaprylyl ether~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherTalc~0.45–1%
Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~0.3–0.75%
Aluminum hydroxide~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideStearic acid~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPentylene glycol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPeg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeIron oxides~0.15–0.55%
- 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 oxidesAluminum stearate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to help evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in a formulation
More about Aluminum stearatePeg-8 laurate~0.15–0.6%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMagnesium sulfate~0.1–0.5%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAlumina~0.15–0.6%
- 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 AluminaPolyhydroxystearic acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidDisteardimonium hectorite~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteIngredient list view
Titanium dioxide, Water, Isododecane, Dimethicone, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Undecane, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Caprylyl methicone, Nylon-12, Butyloctyl salicylate, Phenethyl benzoate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Silica, Triethylhexanoin, Isohexadecane, Tridecane, Dicaprylyl ether, Talc, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Aluminum hydroxide, Stearic acid, Pentylene glycol, Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Iron oxides, Aluminum stearate, Peg-8 laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium sulfate, Caprylyl glycol, Alumina, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Disteardimonium hectorite
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Kiehl'ss Ultra Light Daily UV Defence MineralYOUR PRODUCT | Peter Thomas RothSkin To Die For™ Mineral-Matte CC Cream | OmbrelleMineral | CaiaBB-stick | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 30% | 30% | 28% |
| Price | — | — | — | $34.76 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Cyclopentasiloxane | Niacinamide | Cera Microcristallina |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Kiehl's - s Ultra Light Daily UV Defence Mineral" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Price
The product retails for 42.75£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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