Lancôme UV Expert Mineral Sunscreen CC Cream SPF 50
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Sun protectionSPF 50 · 1 UV filter · Partial spectrumWeak protection
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
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.
Anti-agingTocopherolNot delivered
“The appearance of imperfections is visibly reduced (including minimized pores, wrinkles, fine lines, and acne) to leave skin feeling hydrated, clean and protected.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
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).
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Diisopropyl sebacate, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks
“Lancôme's UV Expert Mineral CC Cream SPF 50 is an all-in-one color corrector, tinted moisturizer, and SPF 50 sunscreen that provides transfer-resistant, buildable medium-to-full coverage that lasts all day.”
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, caprylyl glycol.
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, isocetyl stearate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Mentha piperita extract, Rosa gallica flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Diisopropyl sebacate~6.7–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish
More about Diisopropyl sebacateGlycerin~4.1–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One 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 GlycerinAlcohol denat.~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Isopropyl palmitate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePropanediol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDiethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonatePolyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleateIsocetyl stearate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Isocetyl stearateAluminum hydroxide~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideStearic acid~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidTocopherol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Stearalkonium hectorite~0.45–0.65%
Triethoxysilylethyl polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidMaltodextrin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinXanthan gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPentylene glycol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolMentha piperita extract~0.3–0.6%
Isopropyl titanium triisostearate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Isopropyl titanium triisostearatePropylene glycol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolLeontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolMoringa oleifera seed extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
More about Moringa oleifera seed extractSorbitol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolRosa gallica flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Aluminum stearate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to help evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in a formulation
More about Aluminum stearateAlumina~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaParfum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIron oxides~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesTitanium dioxide15.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideIngredient list view
Water, Diisopropyl sebacate, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Isopropyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propanediol, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, Isocetyl stearate, Aluminum hydroxide, Stearic acid, Tocopherol, Sodium benzoate, Stearalkonium hectorite, Triethoxysilylethyl polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Maltodextrin, Xanthan gum, Pentylene glycol, Mentha piperita extract, Isopropyl titanium triisostearate, Propylene glycol, Leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract, Caprylyl glycol, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Sorbitol, Rosa gallica flower extract, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Aluminum stearate, Alumina, Parfum, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| LancômeUV Expert Mineral Sunscreen CC Cream SPF 50YOUR PRODUCT | La Roche-PosayAnthelios Mineral One SPF 50+ Tinted Facial Sunscreen | PolaarVery High Protection Sun Cream SPF 50+ Tinted | AlphanovaSun SPF50 Fragrance Free Organic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 40% | 39% |
| Price | — | — | $30.79 | $17.05 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Lysine | Tinosorb S | Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: The Ordinary Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with AntioxidantsBioearth Sun Cream SPF50+
Product summary
We do not recommend "Lancôme - UV Expert Mineral Sunscreen CC Cream SPF 50" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.
Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.
Sunscreen filters
It is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide for sun protection. Titanium dioxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
Irritation risk
This product 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 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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