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KLORANE Polysianes Sublime Sun Gel-Cream with Organic Tamanu and Monoï SPF30

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 3.7% - 4.5%Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 2.5% - 3.1%

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Product summary

We believe that "KLORANE - Polysianes Sublime Sun Gel-Cream with Organic Tamanu and Monoï SPF30" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (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 also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 2.50% - 3.10%, avobenzone 1.40% - 1.70%, uvasorb heb 2.00% - 2.40% and tinosorb m 3.70% - 4.50%.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer 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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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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.4% - 1.7%

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

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.

diethylhexyl butamido triazone 2% - 2.4%

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

Uvasorb HEB. A UV filter. Is effective against UVB and UVA II rays (but not UVA I). It is photostable. Unfortunately, is not approved by FDA (US) yet

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 3.7% - 4.5%

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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

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.

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.3%

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).

Moisturizing

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, glycine.

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: cocos nucifera oil, glycine soja oil.

glycine soja oil 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

cocos nucifera oil 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

glycerin 1.2% - 1.5%

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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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 3.7% - 4.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 2.5% - 3.1%

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Works for: Sun protection

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.

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Potential irritants

decyl glucoside 0.35% - 0.65%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

parfum 0.2% - 0.4%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

cocos nucifera oil 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

glycine soja oil 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 5.5% - 6.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

dicaprylyl carbonate 4.4% - 5.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

Ingredient list view

Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Diisopropyl adipate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Cetearyl isononanoate, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Glycerin, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Silica, Stearyl alcohol, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Gardenia taitensis flower, Benzoic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Decyl glucoside, Disodium edta, Parfum, Glyceryl behenate, Glyceryl dibehenate, Glycine, Glycine soja extract, Glycine soja oil, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Mica, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Propylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbitan isostearate, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Tribehenin, Xanthan gum

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Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +7 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other:	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone prunus armeniaca kernel oil +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane glycyrrhetinic acid +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone trehalose	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane diethylhexyl butamido triazone +3 more Other: niacinamide butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter octocrylene +1 more
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Potential Irritants	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? o-cymen-5-ol Has skin benefit? +9 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +16 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

KLORANE Polysianes Sublime Sun Gel-Cream with Organic Tamanu and Monoï SPF30

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Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

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