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Laboratoires de Biarritz Alga Maris Sport Sun Stick SPF50+ Organic
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Sun protection
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Sun protection
zinc oxide
10% -
13%
Irritation risk:
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
titanium dioxide
6% -
7.3%
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
Anti-aging
tocopherol
1% -
1.2%
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
Moisturizing
jojoba esters
3.3% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate
2.7% -
3.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
5% -
6.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
caprylic/capric triglyceride
25% -
31%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
5% -
6.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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Comodogenic ingredients
polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate
0.75% -
1.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
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
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory,
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
25% -
31%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
5% -
6.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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Comodogenic ingredients
polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate
0.75% -
1.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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All ingredients
caprylic/capric triglyceride
25% -
31%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
zinc oxide
10% -
13%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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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Ingredient list view
Unknown, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cera alba, Jojoba esters, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Copernicia cerifera cera, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Alumina, Stearic acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Gelidium sesquipedale extract, Propanediol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Water, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Unknown, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cera alba, Jojoba esters, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Copernicia cerifera cera, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Ci 77007, Alumina, Stearic acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Gelidium sesquipedale extract, Propanediol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Water, Kaolin, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, Cera alba, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Jojoba esters, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Copernicia cerifera cera, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Ci 77742, Alumina, Stearic acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Gelidium sesquipedale extract, Propanediol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Water, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate
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