Klein Becker Strivectin Super-C SPF 30 Vitamin C Moisturizer
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 30 · 4 UV filtersBroad spectrum
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.
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Brightens and reduces the appearance of uneven skin tone with a stabilized form of Vitamin C (THD Ascorbate) to visibly diminish new signs of 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.
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“Brightens and reduces the appearance of uneven skin tone with a stabilized form of Vitamin C (THD Ascorbate) to visibly diminish new signs of aging.”
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).
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 5 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (ergothioneine, ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 11 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, mannitol.
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, glycine soja oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Citrus japonica fruit extract, Parfum + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneHomosalate7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
More about HomosalateEthylhexyl salicylate4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateOctocrylene10%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about OctocryleneWater~45–55%
Propanediol~5.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDimethicone~5.9–7.2%
- 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 DimethiconeCetearyl alcohol~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPotassium cetyl phosphate~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateErgothioneine~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking
More about ErgothioneineMannitol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolBacillus/sea salt ferment filtrate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myristyl nicotinate~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus japonica fruit extract~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oryza sativa germ extract~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Morinda citrifolia extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractGlycerin~0.55–0.8%
- 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 GlycerinGlycine soja oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilTocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCetearyl glucoside~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideLecithin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinUbiquinone~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneButylene glycol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.6%
Decyl glucoside~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideHexylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolysilicone-11~0.45–0.7%
- 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-11Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerSodium acrylates copolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.3–0.55%
Aminomethyl propanol~0.3–0.6%
Disodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Parfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLimonene~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.25–0.5%
Benzyl benzoate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateGeraniol~0.2–0.4%
Citral~0.25–0.45%
Ci 19140~0.25–0.45%
Ci 16035~0.2–0.4%
Ingredient list view
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Water, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Ergothioneine, Mannitol, Bacillus/sea salt ferment filtrate, Myristyl nicotinate, Citrus japonica fruit extract, Oryza sativa germ extract, Morinda citrifolia extract, Oryza sativa extract, Glycerin, Glycine soja oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Cetearyl glucoside, Lecithin, Ubiquinone, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Decyl glucoside, Hexylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Polysilicone-11, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Aminomethyl propanol, Disodium edta, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Geraniol, Citral, Ci 19140, Ci 16035
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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.
| Klein BeckerStrivectin Super-C SPF 30 Vitamin C MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | StriVectinSuper-C Spf 30 Vitamin C Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% |
| Price | $55.20 | $51.75−$3.45 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 11 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | — |
| Irritancy | High | High |
| SPF | SPF 30 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
We believe that "Klein Becker - Strivectin Super-C SPF 30 Vitamin C Moisturizer" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 4.50% (declared), homosalate 7.00% (declared) and octocrylene 10.00% (declared).
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 48.70$ up to 72.71$ 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 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6A comparison of the relative antioxidant potency of L‐ergothioneine and idebenoneonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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