
2 of 2 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.
“• Glycerin to soften fine lines, revitalizing hydration.”
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.
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, saccharide isomerate.
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, phenyl trimethicone.
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 methoxydibenzoylmethaneOctinoxate. 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
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateA 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 OctocryleneSame as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
More about Benzophenone-3One 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 GlycerinUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolA 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 DimethiconeAn emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss
More about Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl etherHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneHelps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-5 glyceryl stearateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneA type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeA sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPure 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 TocopherolA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Aleurites moluccanus seed oilHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Tamarindus indica seed gumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolUsed to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seA silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidNon-drying alcohol. Used to stabilize other ingredients and is an emollient
More about Batyl alcoholHelps create a thicker product formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose stearoxy etherHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidUsed to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholWorks 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 dioxideAn 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 oxidesButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Hydrogenated polydecene, Peg-5 glyceryl stearate, Isododecane, Silica, Phenyl trimethicone, Trehalose, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Rhus verniciflua peel wax, Tamarindus indica seed gum, Saccharide isomerate, Pentylene glycol, Isostearic acid, Glyceryl stearate se, Polysilicone-11, Behenyl alcohol, Behenic acid, Stearic acid, Batyl alcohol, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose stearoxy ether, Peg-30 phytosterol, Disodium edta, Sodium metaphosphate, Carbomer, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Potassium hydroxide, Bht, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, T-butyl alcohol, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Tin
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Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Laura Mercier - Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector SPF 30 - 6N1 - Mocha" can provide reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because 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).
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).
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. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: oxybenzone 1.00% (declared), avobenzone 2.50% (declared), octinoxate 7.49% (declared) and octocrylene 2.00% (declared).
This moisturizer contains actives that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.
The product retails for 78.16A$ in Australia, from 44.99$ up to 59.95$ in the United States and for 51.94£ in the United Kingdom.
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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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