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Lavozon Sensitiv Sonnenbalsam SPF 50
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
Irritation risk:
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.
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
3.1% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
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.
octocrylene
6% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
A 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
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Anti-aging
carnosine
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
tocopherol
0.1% -
0.15%
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The Lavozon sun cream sensitive SPF 50 offers a high sun protection factor and works wonders against dry skin.
glycerin
3% -
3.7%
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
glycine soja oil
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
carnosine
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
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Anti-oxidation
carnosine
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
tocopherol
0.1% -
0.15%
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
tocopheryl acetate
0.6% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A 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.
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
4.2% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
octocrylene
6% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A 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
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
carnosine
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
octocrylene
6% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A 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
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Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
4.2% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
octocrylene
6% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A 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
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
All ingredients
octocrylene
6% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A 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
alcohol denat.
4.2% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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Ingredient list view
Water, Octocrylene, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Triacontanyl pvp, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hydroxide, Hexadecene, Unknown, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carnosine, Xanthan gum, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Biological activities of the natural imidazole-containing peptidomimetics n-acetylcarnosine, carcinine and l-carnosine in ophthalmic and skin care products
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols