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Lancôme UV Expert Youth Shield BB Complete SPF 50+ PA++++

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.5% - 0.8%Dimethicone 2.5% - 3%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Lancôme - UV Expert Youth Shield BB Complete SPF 50+ PA++++" can offer 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).

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: tinosorb s, uvinul a plus, mexoryl xl, octinoxate and terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

It 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 product 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 for 104.00NZ$ in New Zealand.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 0.5% - 0.75%

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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.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 0.65% - 1%

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

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

drometrizole trisiloxane 2.4% - 2.9%

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

Mexoryl XL. A UV filter. Effective in the UVB and UVA range. It is stable. Unfortunately, not approved in the US yet

Anti-aging

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.

tocopherol 0.5% - 0.8%

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

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).

Moisturizing

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: dimethicone, ethylhexyl hydroxystearate.

ethylhexyl hydroxystearate 0.55% - 0.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from it

methicone 0.2% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface

glycerin 2.9% - 3.6%

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

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.5% - 0.8%

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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

dimethicone 2.5% - 3%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A 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

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5% - 6.1%

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Works for: Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

propylene glycol 1.1% - 1.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

ci 45410 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

A red colorant

myristic acid 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5% - 6.1%

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Works for: Sun protection

ci 77891 5% - 6.1%

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Ingredient list view

Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Drometrizole trisiloxane, Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, Titanium dioxide, Propylene glycol, Isocetyl stearate, Alcohol denat., Triethanolamine, Stearic acid, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Iron oxides, Ci 77163, Ci 42090, Blue 1 lake, Ci 45410, Ci 15850, Tocopherol, Sodium cocoyl sarcosinate, Sodium chloride, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Peg-100 stearate, Ethylhexyl hydroxystearate, Palmitic acid, Polysorbate 80, Xanthan gum, Pentylene glycol, Mentha piperita extract, Tromethamine, Isohexadecane, Leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Myristic acid, Sorbitan oleate, Sorbitol, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Disodium edta, Rosa gallica flower extract, Disodium phosphate, Cetyl alcohol, Bht, Citric acid, Methicone, Potassium sorbate, Aluminum hydroxide, Glyceryl stearate, Parfum

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WIMJ similarity score		50%	43%	42%	41%	41%	41%	40%	40%	40%	39%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +11 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +8 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter carnosine	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +6 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +7 more Other: adenosine arginine +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil bisabolol +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: niacinamide cyclopentasiloxane +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +7 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +7 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: panthenol cera alba +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride homosalate +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? rosa gallica flower extract Has skin benefit? +24 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +15 more	rosa gallica flower extract Has skin benefit? mentha piperita extract Has skin benefit? +21 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +18 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +18 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? silybum marianum extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	undecylenoyl phenylalanine Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +15 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? ci 77891 Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +54 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +67 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? ci 77891 Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? ci 77891 Has skin benefit? +34 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Lancôme UV Expert Youth Shield BB Complete SPF 50+ PA++++

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Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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