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Age Perfect SPF15 Day Cream L'Oréal Paris

L'Oréal Paris - Age Perfect SPF15 Day Cream
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Sun protection
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

36 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Evens skin tone
  • Sun protection
  • Anti-aging

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
Summary
This product offers a low level of sun protection
Organic filters
Ingredient
UVB
UVA II
UVA I
Stability
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
meets threshold
cross
cross
meets threshold
phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid
meets threshold
cross
cross
meets threshold
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"L'Oréal Paris® Age Perfect Day Cream is formulated for mature skin to fight sagging and reduce the appearance of age spots."
From: Recreate Yourself

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Helps prevent hyperpigmentation through sun protection
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
capryloyl salicylic acid
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
yeast extract
LOW
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
hydrolyzed soy protein
LOW
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Age Perfect SPF15 Day Cream"
From product name

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Ingredients may be helpful, but are not the most effective, well studied, or used in a sufficient concentration
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
myristyl myristate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 781089 13 : The ingredient is not recognized
2 aqua/water Plain old water
3 cyclohexasiloxane A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
4 ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 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
5 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
6 paraffinum liquidum/mineral oil One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
7 myristyl myristate An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
8 phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid 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
9 stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
10 ammonium polyacryldimethyltauramide/ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate Used to create a thicker product consistency
11 palmitic acid An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
12 triethanolamine Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
13 titanium dioxide (nano)/titanium dioxide 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
14 peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
15 glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
16 mannitol Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
17 peg-20 stearate
18 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
19 stearyl alcohol An emollient that helps soften the skin
20 rosa canina fruit oil A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
21 cetyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
22 parfum/fragrance An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
23 capryloyl salicylic acid
24 diazolidinyl urea A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
25 methylparaben A preservative
26 sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH
27 acrylates copolymer Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
28 butylparaben A preservative
29 propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin
30 disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation
31 alumina The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
32 cyclodextrin A 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
33 hydrolyzed soy protein Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
34 jasminum officinale extract/jasmine flower extract Essential oil that can be irritating
35 faex extract Yeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
36 yeast extract Helps 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
37 linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating
38 limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
39 soluble collagen A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
40 alpha-isomethyl ionone A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
41 benzyl benzoate Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
42 disodium succinate
43 geraniol A fragrance. Can be irritating
44 citronellol A fragrance. Can be irritating
45 benzyl alcohol A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
46 coumarin A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating
47 , (f.i.l. d160105/8). The ingredient is not recognized
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Scientific Sources

  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
  • A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oil
  • Safety Assessment of Acryloyldimethyltaurate Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
  • Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymer and 33 Related Cosmetic Ingredients
  • Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
  • Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
  • Cyclodextrins: new drug delivery systems in dermatology
  • Extracts from Glycine max (soybean) induce elastin synthesis and inhibit elastase activity
  • Dermatological and cosmeceutical benefits of Glycine max (soybean) and its active components
  • Safety Assessment of Soy Peptides as Used in Cosmetics
  • Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
  • The natural yeast extract isolated by ethanol precipitation inhibits melanin synthesis by modulating tyrosinase activity and downregulating melanosome transfer
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