
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.
This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.
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.
“BIENFAIT MULTI-VITAL SPF 30 DAY CREAM 24-hour Antioxidant and Vitamin Enriched Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen & Moisturizer Containing a complex of nurturing Vitamins E, B5 and CG plus high potency moisturization, this greas .”
This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.
“BIENFAIT MULTI-VITAL SPF 30 DAY CREAM 24-hour Antioxidant and Vitamin Enriched Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen & Moisturizer Containing a complex of nurturing Vitamins E, B5 and CG plus high potency moisturization, this greas .”
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).
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, thermus thermophillus ferment.
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: dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil.
This product contains antioxidants (castanea sativa seed extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
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.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneOctisalate. 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 salicylateA weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about OctocryleneA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeOne 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 GlycerinProduces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Used to improve the product adherence to the skin, for example, to pro-long the protective effect of sunscreens. Can be irritating to very sensitive skin
More about Vp/eicosene copolymerUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneUsed to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateAn emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilA 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 acetateA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideUsed to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidMight be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
More about Thermus thermophillus fermentUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidA 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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMight help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Moringa pterygosperma seed extractA plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help neutralize free radicals
More about Castanea sativa seed extractA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about HexyldecanolHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hexyldecyl laurateAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Vp/eicosene copolymer, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Sucrose stearate, Silica, Poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbyl glucoside, Sodium polyacrylate, Sodium hydroxide, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Phenoxyethanol, Stearic acid, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Eugenol, Ethylparaben, Triethanolamine, Palmitic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Dimethiconol panthenol, Xanthan gum, Benzyl salicylate, Benzyl alcohol, Linalool, Oxothiazolidinecarboxylic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Geraniol, Moringa pterygosperma seed extract, Disodium edta, Castanea sativa seed extract, Rosa canina fruit oil, Methylparaben, Citronellol, Hexyldecanol, Hexyldecyl laurate, Hexyl cinnamal, Parfum
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Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Lancôme - BIENFAIT MULTI-VITAL SPF 30 DAY CREAM" can provide reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).
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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared) and octocrylene 7.00% (declared).
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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.
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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