KORRES Black Pine 4D Bounce Firming Moisture-Tint SPF 20
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 20 · 5 UV filters · Broad spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.
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.
Moisturizing18 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Black Pine 4D Bounce Firming Moisture-Tint SPF 20”
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:
dextran, glycerin.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycine soja sterols.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2
Anti-aging5 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Powered by 4D BIO-SHAPELIFTTM , A powerful complex, to visibly lift and firm the appearance of the facial contours.”
This product contains epigallocatechin gallate, epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside, trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works. The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 8 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside) 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 - epigallocatechin gallate also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: epigallocatechin gallate.
The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Zingiber officinale root extract, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dibutyl adipate~6–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Dibutyl adipateGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprateEthylhexyl salicylate~3.2–3.9%
- 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 salicylateBis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazinePropanediol~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolTris-biphenyl triazine~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Tinosorb A2B. A UV filter. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Soluble in water, which helps to create lighter sunscreen formulations. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA in the US yet
More about Tris-biphenyl triazineCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSaccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks
More about Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentPolymethyl methacrylate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateAvena strigosa seed extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bacillus ferment~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Bacillus fermentBehenyl alcohol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholBisabolol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololButylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
- 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 glycolCetearyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- 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 alcoholCitric acid~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDecyl glucoside~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideDextran~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
More about DextranDicaprylyl carbonate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateDioscorea villosa root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium cetearyl sulfosuccinate~0.4–0.6%
Disodium phosphate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateEpigallocatechin gallate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A polyphenol found in tea. This particular compound abbreviated EGCG is the most powerful antioxidant among those extracted from tea (usually green tea). Unfortunately, EGCG is unstable, requires a low pH (below 4) to prevent quick degradation, and does not penetrate the skin very well. This is why the full anti-oxidant effect of EGCG is typically not realized when it is added to topical skincare
More about Epigallocatechin gallateEpigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic version of green tea polyphenol that helps neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Epigallocatechin gallatyl glucosideEthylhexyl triazone~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Ethylhexyl triazoneEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Glycine soja sterols~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsHexyldecanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about HexyldecanolHydroxyethylcellulose~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseLactic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidLecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinLonicera caprifolium flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera caprifolium flower extractLonicera japonica flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractOleyl alcohol~0.3–0.5%
Pinus nigra bark extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinus nigra bud/needle extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-3 caprate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 caprateSilica~0.45–0.65%
Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product formulation and create a gel-like texture
More about Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucanSodium citrate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSodium polyacrylate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateSpilanthes acmella flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might hep calm down inflammation in skin
More about Spilanthes acmella flower extractTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateTocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.5%
- 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 acetateTrifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2Xanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumZingiber officinale root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractCi 77491~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Iron oxides~0.25–0.45%
- 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 oxidesCi 77492~0.25–0.45%
Iron oxides~0.2–0.4%
- 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 oxidesCi 77499~0.2–0.4%
Iron oxides~0.2–0.4%
- 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 oxidesCi 77891~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.25–0.45%
- 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 dioxidePhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Parfum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Dibutyl adipate, Glycerin, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Propanediol, Tris-biphenyl triazine, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Polymethyl methacrylate, Avena strigosa seed extract, Bacillus ferment, Behenyl alcohol, Bisabolol, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Citric acid, Decyl glucoside, Dextran, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Dioscorea villosa root extract, Disodium cetearyl sulfosuccinate, Disodium phosphate, Epigallocatechin gallate, Epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside, Ethylhexyl triazone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycine soja sterols, Hexyldecanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lactic acid, Lecithin, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Oleyl alcohol, Pinus nigra bark extract, Pinus nigra bud/needle extract, Polyglyceryl-3 caprate, Silica, Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan, Sodium citrate, Sodium polyacrylate, Spilanthes acmella flower extract, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2, Xanthan gum, Zingiber officinale root extract, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Iron oxides, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Parfum
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Product summary
"KORRES - Black Pine 4D Bounce Firming Moisture-Tint SPF 20" "is a broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, this moisturizer does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.
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%, octisalate 3.20% - 3.90%, uvinul t 0.45% - 0.70% and tinosrob a2b 1.40% - 1.70%.
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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty" KORRES "is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 54.80€ in Greece.
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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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