
4 of 5 advertised claims delivered
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.
“SPF 20 helps prevent skin discoloration and the formation of pigmentation, for more even looking skin tone.”
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, hydrolyzed soy protein.
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 ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
“SPF 20 helps prevent skin discoloration and the formation of pigmentation, for more even looking skin tone.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
This product can also help with skin tone because it offers 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).
“A 3% concentration of Pro-XylaneTM, known for its powerful anti-ageing properties.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
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.
“LHA acts as a gentle exfoliator, the formula helps to refine the skin's surface.”
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 might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid


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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
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideA sugar-derived compound that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be able to stimulate synthesis of skin's own moisturizing factors, but solid research is lacking. It could be irritating
More about Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriolOne 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 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 DimethiconeHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolProduces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.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
More about OctocryleneAvobenzone. 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 methoxydibenzoylmethaneAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Isopropyl isostearateUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholEnsulizole. 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
More about Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acidHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidWorks 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
More about Titanium dioxideHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerA 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 DimethiconolA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidThe same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateHelps oil and water mix together and workd as a cleanser
More about Disodium stearoyl glutamateHelps 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
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolUsed to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholYeast 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 extractA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneA 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 ParfumUnknown, Water, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Niacinamide, Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Propylene glycol, Alcohol denat., Octocrylene, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octyldodecanol, Isopropyl isostearate, Triethanolamine, Behenyl alcohol, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Peg-100 stearate, Stearic acid, Titanium dioxide, Carbomer, Ptfe, Dimethiconol, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Myristic acid, Palmitic acid, Alumina, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/steareth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Disodium edta, Disodium stearoyl glutamate, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Pentylene glycol, T-butyl alcohol, Faex extract, Yeast extract, Cetyl alcohol, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 14700, Ci 19140, Linalool, Isoeugenol, Limonene, Citronellol, Benzyl alcohol, Parfum
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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 ParisRevitalift Laser Renew Advanced SPF20YOUR PRODUCT | La Roche-PosayPigmentclar Day Care SPF30 | GarnierGreen Labs Canna-B Pore Perfecting Serum Cream, Fragrance Free, with SPF 30 and Niacinamide Vitamin B3 + Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil | Singh CartGarnier Light Complete Serum Cream SPF 40 PA+++ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 86% | 85% | 83% |
| Price | $18.50 | $31.33+$12.83 | $16.96−$1.54 | $5.98−$12.52 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 12 | 6 of 12 | 8 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Ferulic Acid | Homosalate | Ascorbyl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | High |
| SPF | SPF 20 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 | SPF 40 |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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"LOreal Paris - Revitalift Laser Renew Advanced SPF20" "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, it does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
This is a" mixed "sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called" chemical ") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene and ensulizole. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.
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 sunscreen 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 16.63£ in the United Kingdom.
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