PRODUCT REVIEW

KLAVUU UV Protection Fresh Sun Gel

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

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Key actives

Centella asiatica extract 0.45% - 0.65%Vitis vinifera seed extract 0.6% - 0.9%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "KLAVUU - UV Protection Fresh Sun Gel" 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).

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.

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 2.00% - 2.40%, uvinul a plus 1.20% - 1.50%, octisalate 3.50% - 4.30%, homosalate 3.10% - 3.80%, tinosorb m 1.80% - 2.20% and polysilicone-15 1.50% - 1.80%.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be medium. 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.

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The product retails for 17.30$ in the United States.

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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.

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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 2% - 2.4%

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

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 1.8% - 2.2%

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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

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 1.2% - 1.5%

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

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

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: vitis vinifera seed extract.

vitis vinifera seed extract 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

algae extract 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

centella asiatica extract 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

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).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hyaluronic Acid helps maintain skin moisture level while Pearl Extract from Korea helps soothe skin.

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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: algae extract, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.

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: chondrus crispus extract, algae extract.

chondrus crispus extract 0.45% - 0.65%

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

sodium acetylated hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid

sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (vitis vinifera seed extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

vitis vinifera seed extract 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

centella asiatica extract 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

centella asiatica extract 0.45% - 0.65%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

vitis vinifera seed extract 0.6% - 0.9%

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

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Potential irritants

alcohol 4.4% - 5.3%

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Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

decyl glucoside 0.5% - 0.75%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

ecklonia cava extract 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

chondrus crispus extract 0.45% - 0.65%

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

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

butylene glycol 6.3% - 7.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

alcohol 4.4% - 5.3%

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Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Homosalate, Dibutyl adipate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Polysilicone-15, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Pearl extract, Unknown, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Centella asiatica extract, Unknown, Ecklonia cava extract, Unknown, Water, Chondrus crispus extract, Unknown, Algae extract, Ceteth-10, Tromethamine, Decyl glucoside, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Carbomer, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Propanediol, Propylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Xanthan gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol

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WIMJ similarity score		42%	40%	36%	36%	35%	34%	34%	34%	33%	33%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	algae extract bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +10 more	Common: centella asiatica extract diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +7 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +10 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine centella asiatica extract +5 more Other: lactobionic acid cyclopentasiloxane +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +6 more Other: beta-glucan glycerin +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine homosalate Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +7 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate homosalate +2 more Other: niacinamide anhydroxylitol +11 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate homosalate +6 more Other: madecassoside niacinamide +14 more	Common: algae extract bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +3 more Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +3 more	Common: centella asiatica extract diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +6 more	Common: centella asiatica extract diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +1 more Other: dimethicone echium plantagineum seed oil +9 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +14 more	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +18 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +21 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +7 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? +20 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +46 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

KLAVUU UV Protection Fresh Sun Gel

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-oxidation

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