PRODUCT REVIEW

Lancaster Sun Beauty Sublime Tan Face Cream SPF15

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Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

Doesn't work for:

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Sun protection

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Key actives

Bifida ferment lysate 0.3% - 0.55%Glycerin 4.1% - 5%

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Product summary

"Lancaster - Sun Beauty Sublime Tan Face Cream SPF15" "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.

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called" chemical ", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: tinosorb s 0.45% - 0.70%, avobenzone 2.50% - 3.10%, uvinul t 1.90% - 2.30% and amiloxate 1.30% - 1.60%.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer 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 from 16.80£ up to 512.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The Sun Repair System restores essential moisture to the skin and helps to counteract photo-ageing and improves the skin's resistance to it.

Source: Allbeauty

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

mauritia flexuosa fruit oil 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 4.1% - 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

diisopropyl adipate 5.9% - 7.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Anti-aging

This product contains dimethylmethoxy chromanol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging. 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).

lactic acid 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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)

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.25%

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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (dimethylmethoxy chromanol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

dimethylmethoxy chromanol 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Can help neutralize free radicals in skin

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.25%

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

bifida ferment lysate 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

Sun protection

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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5% - 3.1%

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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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 0.45% - 0.7%

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.

isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate 1.3% - 1.6%

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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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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

bifida ferment lysate 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

glycerin 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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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Potential irritants

alcohol 3.2% - 3.9%

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 1.3% - 1.6%

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

Comodogenic ingredients

glyceryl stearate se 1.7% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

diisopropyl adipate 5.9% - 7.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Ingredient list view

Water, Diisopropyl adipate, Glycerin, Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glyceryl stearate se, Ethylhexyl triazone, Poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, Decyl cocoate, Silica, Acetic acid, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Benzyl benzoate, Bifida ferment lysate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Boron nitride, Caprylyloxyphenylamino dimethyltetrahydro benzothiazine carboxylic acid, Carbomer, Citric acid, Citronellol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Disodium edta, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Geraniol, Hydrolyzed citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Hydroxycitronellal, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Lactic acid, Linalool, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Mica, Pentylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Sorbitan caprylate, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891

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WIMJ similarity score		40%	39%	39%	38%	38%	38%	38%	38%	38%	38%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 15	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bifida ferment lysate bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +3 more Other: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more	Common: glycerin bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +2 more Other: niacinamide capryloyl salicylic acid +7 more	Common: glycerin bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +2 more Other: niacinamide phytosphingosine +8 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate dimethicone +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: dimethicone drometrizole trisiloxane +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: petrolatum cyclopentasiloxane +8 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +20 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +8 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +14 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +14 more	melissa officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 16035 Has skin benefit? +15 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? cocoglycerides Has skin benefit? +11 more	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? diisopropyl adipate Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +33 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Lancaster Sun Beauty Sublime Tan Face Cream SPF15

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Product summary

Sunscreen filters

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What can the product work for?

Works for

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Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-aging

Anti-oxidation

Sun protection

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