"Lumene - Matte Oil-Control mattifying foundation SPF 20" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this moisturizer is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.

Sunscreen filters

This moisturizer is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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.

What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

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: biosaccharide gum-1, 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: dimethicone, isododecane.

biosaccharide gum-1 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin

saccharomyces ferment 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 2.7% - 3.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Sun protection

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.

zinc oxide 12% - 15%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

iron oxides 0.1% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

titanium dioxide 0.1% - 0.2%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

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

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.5% - 0.8%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory

Is 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

dimethicone 0.7% - 1.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

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Potential irritants

coconut alkanes 2.3% - 2.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

polyhydroxystearic acid 0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

Comodogenic ingredients

coconut alkanes 2.3% - 2.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

zinc oxide 12% - 15%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

caprylyl methicone 5.8% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Zinc oxide, Caprylyl methicone, Isododecane, Lauryl peg-10 tris(trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl dimethicone, Glycerin, Coconut alkanes, Butylene glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Magnesium sulfate, Silica, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Dimethicone, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Saccharomyces ferment, Mica, Spiraea ulmaria extract, Phenoxyethanol, Niacinamide, Disteardimonium hectorite, Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, Polysilicone-11, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Propanediol, Lauroyl lysine, Propylene carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Biosaccharide gum-1, Sodium hydroxide, Iron oxides, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide

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WIMJ similarity score		85%	86%	84%	84%	84%	83%	83%	83%	82%	82%	81%
SPF	SPF 20	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	niacinamide dimethicone +5 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +2 more Other: betaine bisabolol +8 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +2 more Other: salicylic acid bisabolol +9 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +2 more Other: bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +4 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +2 more Other: bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +4 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +1 more Other: ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate adenosine +10 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter cocos nucifera fruit extract +9 more	Common: niacinamide zinc oxide +2 more Other: panthenol phytosphingosine +9 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +1 more Other: bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +5 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +2 more Other: polygonum aviculare extract panthenol +10 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +2 more Other: lactic acid panthenol +6 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +2 more Other: lactic acid panthenol +5 more
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Potential Irritants	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? +1 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +9 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	sodium salicylate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +9 more	sodium salicylate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +9 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +12 more	hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +31 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +39 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylyl methicone Has skin benefit? +33 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +42 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +33 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +25 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +23 more

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