Mary&May Vegan Blackberry Complex Multi Sun Balm
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“The Vegan Blackberry Complex Multi Sun Balm is infused with blackberry extract and blue lotus water to combat signs of aging and replenish moisture in dry skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: vinyl dimethicone, butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“The Vegan Blackberry Complex Multi Sun Balm is infused with blackberry extract and blue lotus water to combat signs of aging and replenish moisture in dry skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy17 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateMethyl methacrylate crosspolymer~6.1–9.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerButylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprateSynthetic wax~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxVinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
More about Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymerIsopropyl palmitate~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateDicaprylyl carbonate~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateButyloctyl salicylate~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
More about Butyloctyl salicylateDiethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoateEthylhexyl triazone~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Ethylhexyl triazoneTocopheryl acetate~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 acetatePolysilicone-15~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays, but does not protect against the most aging UVA light
More about Polysilicone-15Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineVinyl dimethicone~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vinyl dimethiconeOzokerite~0.5–1.2%
Rubus idaeus extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mostly used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Rubus idaeus extractSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCi 42090~0.45–1.1%
Water~0.45–1%
Bisabolol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololTitanium dioxide~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideWater~0.4–0.95%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateCaprylyl glycol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacateButylene glycol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPolyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleateCoco-caprylate/caprate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.85%
Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidTriethoxycaprylylsilane~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilanePhosphorus~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.5%
Aluminum hydroxide~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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)
More about Aluminum hydroxideTocopherol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolCi 77491~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ingredient list view
Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Synthetic wax, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Isopropyl palmitate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Butyloctyl salicylate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Tocopheryl acetate, Polysilicone-15, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Vinyl dimethicone, Ozokerite, Rubus idaeus extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Ci 42090, Unknown, Water, Bisabolol, Titanium dioxide, Water, Glyceryl caprylate, Caprylyl glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, Butylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phosphorus, 1,2-hexanediol, Aluminum hydroxide, Tocopherol, Unknown, Ci 77491
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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