PRODUCT REVIEW

Laboratoires de Biarritz Alga Maris Organic Face Tinted Sunscreen SPF30

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based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Sun protection

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Tocopherol 0.45% - 1.05%Tocopherol 0.5% - 1.1%

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Product summary

"Laboratoires de Biarritz - Alga Maris Organic Face Tinted Sunscreen SPF30" is using UV filters in a relatively low concentration. Because of this, it might not be able to provide reliable sun protection.

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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.

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The product retails at around 18.90£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Moisturizes, mattifies, enhances the complexion and prevents ageing.Resists to water.99,6% of the total ingredients are of natural origin.

Source: Cocoon Center

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.

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, helianthus annuus seed oil.

polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate 0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

helianthus annuus seed oil 0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

jojoba esters 0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

Sun protection

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.

titanium dioxide 2.4% - 3.7%

Irritation risk:

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

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

zinc oxide 3.2% - 4.8%

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

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

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

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

tocopherol 0.5% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

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

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

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.6% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

parfum 0.4% - 1%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

coconut alkanes 4.2% - 6.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate 0.6% - 1.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

All ingredients

gold 22% - 33%

Irritation risk:

A colorant. Does not have any proven benefits in skin

unknown 0% - 0%

Irritation risk:

The ingredient is not recognized

tin 6.5% - 9.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

Ingredient list view

Gold, Unknown, Tin, Water, Coconut alkanes, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, Sorbitan olivate, Talc, Oryza sativa hull powder, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Octyldodecanol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Ci 77492, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Alumina, Stearic acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Magnesium sulfate, Gelidium sesquipedale extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Propanediol, Ci 77491, Ci 77499, Sodium benzoate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Potassium sorbate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Jojoba esters, Trihydroxystearin, Silica, Tin, Water, Coconut alkanes, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, Sorbitan olivate, Talc, Oryza sativa hull powder, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Octyldodecanol, Alumina, Stearic acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Magnesium sulfate, Gelidium sesquipedale extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Ci 77492, Propanediol, Sodium benzoate, Ci 77491, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Potassium sorbate, Ci 77499, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Jojoba esters, Trihydroxystearin, Silica, Tin, Water, Coconut alkanes, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, Sorbitan olivate, Talc, Silica, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Octyldodecanol, Alumina, Stearic acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Magnesium sulfate, Gelidium sesquipedale extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Ci 77492, Propanediol, Sodium benzoate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Ci 77491, Potassium sorbate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Jojoba esters, Ci 77499, Trihydroxystearin

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WIMJ similarity score		38%	37%	37%	36%	36%	36%	36%	36%	35%	35%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	caprylic/capric triglyceride caprylic/capric triglyceride +21 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +5 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter cocos nucifera fruit extract +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +6 more Other: salicylic acid camellia sinensis leaf extract +1 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +5 more Other: allantoin bisabolol +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +4 more Other: haematococcus pluvialis extract prunus armeniaca kernel oil +1 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +4 more Other: haematococcus pluvialis extract prunus armeniaca kernel oil +1 more	Common: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +4 more Other: panthenol	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +3 more Other: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +3 more Other: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +6 more Other: beta-sitosterol simmondsia chinensis seed oil +1 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +6 more Other: beta-sitosterol simmondsia chinensis seed oil +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +20 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate Has skin benefit? +6 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +15 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +9 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +12 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +12 more	geraniol Has skin benefit? coumarin Has skin benefit? +13 more	geraniol Has skin benefit? coumarin Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	gold Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +98 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +29 more	unknown Has skin benefit? lac Has skin benefit? +32 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +34 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Laboratoires de Biarritz Alga Maris Organic Face Tinted Sunscreen SPF30

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What can the product work for?

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What does the product description say?

Sun protection

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