Effectiveness
98 /100Irritancy
LOWIngredient | UVB | UVA II | UVA I | Stability |
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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | ||||
terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid | ||||
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine | ||||
drometrizole trisiloxane | ||||
ethylhexyl triazone |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
c12-15 alkyl benzoate | HIGH | ||
dimethicone | HIGH | ||
diisopropyl sebacate | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester | HIGH | ||
tocopherol |
LOW
|
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
---|---|---|
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine | ||
alcohol denat. | ||
ethylhexyl triazone |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | 884985 3 - : | The ingredient is not recognized |
2 | aqua / water | Plain old water |
3 | c12-15 alkylbenzoate | Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth |
4 | 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 |
5 | bis-ethylhexyloxyphenolmethoxyphenyl triazine | 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. |
6 | alcohol denat. | Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products |
7 | dimethicone | A 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 |
8 | ethylhexyl triazone | Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet |
9 | drometrizoletrisiloxane | Mexoryl XL. A UV filter. Effective in the UVB and UVA range. It is stable. Unfortunately, not approved in the US yet |
10 | butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | Avobenzone. A broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it can protect against both UVA rays. Currently, it is the only sunscreen ingredient available in the US (approved by the FDA) with the peak absorbance within the UVA I range. It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation |
11 | styrene/acrylates copolymer | Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters |
12 | pentaerythrityltetraethylhexanoate | Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin |
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 | propylene glycol | Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin |
15 | diisopropylsebacate | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish |
16 | stearyl alcohol | An emollient that helps soften the skin |
17 | talc | Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish |
18 | tocopherol | 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 |
19 | nylon-12 | Used to create a nice product consistency |
20 | synthetic wax | Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency |
21 | acetyl dipeptide-1cetyl ester | A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
22 | aluminum hydroxide | Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate) |
23 | ammoniumacryloyldimethyltaurate / steareth-8methacrylate copolymer | |
24 | ammoniumpolyacryloyldimethyl taurate | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
25 | caprylyl glycol | Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
26 | dimethicone crosspolymer | Used to create a thicker product texture |
27 | disodium edta | Stabilizes the product formulation |
28 | glyceryl isostearate | |
29 | isopropyl lauroylsarcosinate | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency |
30 | peg-8 laurate | Helps oil and water mix together |
31 | pentylene glycol | Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture |
32 | potassium cetyl phosphate | Helps oil and water mix together |
33 | scutellariabaicalensis extract / | The ingredient is not recognized |
34 | scutellaria baicalensisroot extract | |
35 | stearic acid | Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient |
36 | t-butyl alcohol | Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating |
37 | terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid | Ecamsule, Mexoryl SX. A UV filter. Is effective mostly against the UVA rays. It is legally marketed in the US with the FDA approval since 2006, even though the ingredient is not on the official FDA list of the approved sunscreen active ingredients. It is photostable |
38 | toluene sulfonic acid | |
39 | triethanolamine | Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell |
40 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
41 | . (code f.i.l.: c211243/1 | The ingredient is not recognized |
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