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This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.
This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.
“Age Perfect Cell Renewal Revitalising SPF15 Day Cream”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.
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, mannitol.
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, dimethiconol.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid.
The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
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One 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 GlycerinA weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against 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. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
More about HomosalateA 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 OctocryleneOctisalate. 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
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateProduces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.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 methoxydibenzoylmethaneUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneA type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneA 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 DimethiconeA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateOne of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholA 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 butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinA fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks
More about Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateA silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolUsed to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideHelps 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 citrateHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateA type of sugar that is used to support delivery of active ingredients and can enhance their penetration into the skin without disrupting the skin's barrier
More about CyclodextrinMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolUsed to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMight have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinYeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Faex extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractUsed to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolPure 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 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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateThe salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic products
More about Sodium salicylateA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater, Glycerin, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Alcohol denat., Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Dimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Peg-100 stearate, Peg-20, Petrolatum, Cetyl alcohol, Tuber aestivum extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, C13-14 isoparaffin, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Glyceryl stearate, Tuber melanosporum extract, Dimethiconol, Dimethyl isosorbide, Cetearyl glucoside, Neohesperidin dihydrochalcone, Sodium citrate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Cyclodextrin, Adenosine, Vigna aconitifolia seed extract, Mannitol, Disodium edta, Disodium succinate, Propylene glycol, Hydrolyzed cicer seed extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Citric acid, Laureth-7, Xanthan gum, Biotin, Faex extract, Yeast extract, Polyacrylamide, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Octyldodecanol, Bht, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium dehydroacetate, Sodium salicylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 14700, Ci 19140, Linalool, Geraniol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Parfum, Unknown
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| L'Oréal ParisAge Perfect Cell Renewal Revitalising SPF15 Day CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Kiehl'ss Super Multi-Corrective Cream SPF 30 | LancômeRénergie Lift Multi-Action Ultra Dark Spot Correcting Cream SPF 30 | VichySlow Âge Day Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 52% | 51% |
| Price | $49.56 | $78.00+$28.44 | $110.00+$60.44 | $30.00−$19.56 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 16 | 9 of 16 | 9 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol | Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax | Ascorbyl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 15 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
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"L'Oréal Paris - Age Perfect Cell Renewal Revitalising SPF15 Day Cream" "is a broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, this moisturizer does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).
This is a so-called" chemical "sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 2.10% - 2.60%, octisalate 3.20% - 3.90%, homosalate 4.50% - 5.50% and octocrylene 3.60% - 4.40%.
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails for 37.49A$ in Australia.
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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 24 studies and safety reviews.
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