L'Oréal Paris

L'Oréal Paris Active Daily Moisture SPF 15 Lotion

Name: L'Oréal Paris - Active Daily Moisture SPF 15 Lotion
Brand: L'Oréal Paris

SPF 15Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh·2 UV filters

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Works for

Sun protection

SPF 15 · 2 UV filters · Partial spectrum

Weak protectionSPF under 30

SPF 15Partial spectrumChemical filtersNo white cast

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

UV spectrum

UVB290–320 nmUVA II320–340 nmUVA I340–400 nm

Octinoxate

Ensulizole

FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount

OctinoxateEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateUVBOctinoxate. 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 irritating7%

EnsulizolePhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidUVB Photo-stable Ensulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations2%

Moisturizing

Panthenol, Cyclopentasiloxane + 8 more

Works well

What the product description says

“L'Oreal Paris Active Daily Moisture Day Lotion All Skin Types for Face, SPF 15, is formulated to help provide your skin with long-lasting, all day moisture and daily SPF 15 protection from the sun's harmful rays.”

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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.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, prunus armeniaca kernel oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.55–0.8%

CyclopentasiloxaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~5.4–6.6%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.2–5.1%

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~2.7–3.3%

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~2–2.4%

Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~0.55–0.8%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~1.6–2%

Stearic acid· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~1.2–1.4%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.75–1.15%

Palmitic acid· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~0.7–1.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

9 strong irritants: Linalool, Eugenol + 7 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 19 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateOctinoxate. 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 irritatingHigh7%

Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.25–0.45%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.

Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05%est.

Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acidEnsulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulationsMedium2%

Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~4.1–5%est.

TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~3.3–4%est.

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~2–2.4%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~1.6–2%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.6–0.9%est.

ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~2.7–3.3%est.

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Ingredients

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Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid2%

UV filterKey activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Sun protection

Ensulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations

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Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate7%

UV filterKey activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.2–5.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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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Cyclopentasiloxane~5.4–6.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MattifyingMoisturizing

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

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Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~4.1–5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Triethanolamine~3.3–4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~2.7–3.3%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A 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

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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~2–2.4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Pentylene glycol~1.6–2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Peg-100 stearate~1.3–1.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Stearic acid~1.2–1.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Carbomer~0.8–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Glyceryl stearate~0.75–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Palmitic acid~0.7–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Disodium edta~0.6–0.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Xanthan gum~0.6–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Panthenol~0.55–0.8%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Cetyl alcohol~0.55–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Butylparaben~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Ci 19140~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A yellow dye

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Linalool~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Eugenol~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Limonene~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citral~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Citronellol~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Parfum~0.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Triethanolamine, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Pentylene glycol, Peg-100 stearate, Stearic acid, Carbomer, Glyceryl stearate, Palmitic acid, Disodium edta, Xanthan gum, Panthenol, Cetyl alcohol, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Butylparaben, Ci 19140, Linalool, Eugenol, Limonene, Citral, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Parfum

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	L'Oréal ParisActive Daily Moisture SPF 15 LotionYOUR PRODUCT	UltraceuticalsNEW Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturiser SPF 50 Hydrating	NeutrogenaTriple Protect Mens Face Lotion, SPF 20	SalteeFace Sea & Sun Formula SPF 50
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Shared key ingredients	—	5 of 7	4 of 7	4 of 7
Key difference	—	Niacinamide	Oxybenzone	Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Irritancy	High	Medium	Medium	Medium
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 50	SPF 20	SPF 50
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Product summary

We do not recommend "L'Oréal Paris - Active Daily Moisture SPF 15 Lotion" 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 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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: octinoxate 7.00% (declared) and ensulizole 2.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer 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.