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Laura Mercier - Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 - Oil Free 1W1 Porcelain

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 - Oil Free 1W1 Porcelain

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Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Sun protection

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: low
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1

Key actives

Cyclopentasiloxane1.2% - 1.8%Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate5.5Glycerin2% - 3%

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Product Summary

We do not recommend "Laura Mercier - Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 - Oil Free 1W1 Porcelain" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: octinoxate and octisalate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains actives that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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.

Price

The product retails for 78.75A$ in Australia and for 35.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 .

Source: From product name

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, lauryl pca.

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: methicone, squalane.

Squalane0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

Jojoba esters0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

Lauryl pca0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Methicone0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk: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

Glycerin2% - 3%

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

C12-15 alkyl benzoate3.7% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

Cyclopentasiloxane1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

Ethylhexyl palmitate2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

Isohexadecane1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

Ppg-15 stearyl ether0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Help soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

Dipotassium glycyrrhizate0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

Sun protection

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate5.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

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

Ethylhexyl salicylate3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Octisalate. 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

Iron oxides0.01% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness: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

Titanium dioxide0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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

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