PRODUCT REVIEW
Krave Beauty Beet The Sun
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
2.1% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
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.
Irritation risk:
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
isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US. It can be irritating
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
It’s also loaded with beetroot extract to add antioxidants and reduce pigmentation from sunburn’s past.
epigallocatechin gallate
0.1% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
resveratrol
0.1% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
If you have dark, dry, dehydrated skin like me, you will love this product because it's super hydrating. It also leaves my skin super glowy!
glycerin
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
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
polymethylsilsesquioxane
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
macadamia ternifolia seed oil
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
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Anti-oxidation
resveratrol
0.1% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone
epigallocatechin gallate
0.1% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used for its fragrance
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
alcohol
2.4% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
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
isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
sorbitan oleate
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
allantoin
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
epigallocatechin gallate
0.1% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
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
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Potential irritants
alcohol
2.4% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
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
isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
sorbitan oleate
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
All ingredients
butyloctyl salicylate
6.1% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
dibutyl adipate
4% -
4.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
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Ingredient list view
Water, Butyloctyl salicylate, Dibutyl adipate, Beta vulgaris root extract, Alcohol, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Ethylhexyl triazone, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, Polysilicone-15, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Methylpropanediol, Isohexadecane, Caprylyl glycol, Glyceryl caprylate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-hexanediol, Polysorbate 80, Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Sorbitan oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Epigallocatechin gallate, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Butylene glycol, Resveratrol
Sources
- Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicylate, Isocetyl Salicylate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Magnesium Salicylate, MEA-Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Potassium Salicylate, Methyl Salicylate, Myristyl Salicylate, Sodium Salicylate, TEA-Salicylate, and Tridecyl Salicylate
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Photo-allergic contact dermatitis caused by isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate in an 'organic' sunscreen
- Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmetics
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nut
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin
- Great green tea ingredient? A narrative literature review on epigallocatechin gallate and its biophysical properties for topical use in dermatology
- Comparative Evaluation of Different Co-Antioxidants on the Photochemical- and Functional-Stability of Epigallocatechin-3-gallate in Topical Creams Exposed to Simulated Sunlight
- Photodegradation of (−)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate in topical cream formulations and its photostabilization
- Sodium ascorbyl phosphate shows in vitro and in vivo efficacy in the prevention and treatment of acne vulgaris
- Sodium ascorbyl phosphate in topical microemulsions
- Final report of the safety assessment of L-Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbate, and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate as used in cosmetics
- Regulation of collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts by the sodium and magnesium salts of ascorbyl-2-phosphate
- Comparison of clinical efficacies of sodium ascorbyl phosphate, retinol and their combination in acne treatment
- Application of l-ascorbic acid and its derivatives (sodium ascorbyl phosphate and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate) in topical cosmetic formulations: stability studies
- Sodium L-ascorbyl-2-phosphate 5% lotion for the treatment of acne vulgaris: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial
- Skin permeation and antioxidant efficacy of topically applied resveratrol
- Chemoprevention of skin cancer by grape constituent resveratrol: relevance to human disease?
- Evaluation of efficacy and tolerance of a nighttime topical antioxidant containing resveratrol, baicalin, and vitamin e for treatment of mild to moderately photodamaged skin
- Resveratrol as a Multifunctional Topical Hypopigmenting Agent
- Anti-aging properties of resveratrol: review and report of a potent new antioxidant skin care formulation