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Mineral Fusion Skin-Balancing Facial Moisturizer, SPF 40, , Pack of 2
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Moisturizing UV Protection SPF and Peptide Age-Defense All Skin Types Hypo-Allergenic 100% Vegan Protecting This ultimate age defense cream provides broad spectrum, pure mineral SPF protection to help prevent premature signs of aging.
palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
hyaluronic acid
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
3.7% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Skin-Balancing Facial Moisturizer, SPF 40, , Pack of 2
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
caprylic/capric triglyceride
3% -
4.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
dimethicone
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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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Anti-oxidation
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
echinacea angustifolia extract
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Plant extract that might contain antioxidants, have antibacterial effect and help reduce inflammation, but solid evidence is lacking. Can be irritating
calendula officinalis flower extract
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
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Sun protection
zinc oxide
5%
Irritation risk:
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
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
60/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
echinacea angustifolia extract
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract that might contain antioxidants, have antibacterial effect and help reduce inflammation, but solid evidence is lacking. Can be irritating
chamomilla recutita extract
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
2.5% -
3.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.85% -
1.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
allantoin
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces redness,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
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Potential irritants
echinacea angustifolia extract
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract that might contain antioxidants, have antibacterial effect and help reduce inflammation, but solid evidence is lacking. Can be irritating
chamomilla recutita extract
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
2.5% -
3.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.85% -
1.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
All ingredients
zinc oxide
5%
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
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Ingredient list view
Zinc oxide, Neral, Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Glyceryl stearate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetyl alcohol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Panthenol, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Echinacea angustifolia extract, Lecithin, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Hyaluronic acid, Chamomilla recutita extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Unknown, Ficin, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Unknown, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Olea europaea leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol
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- Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
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- Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorods
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- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
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- Vitamin E in dermatology
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- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin
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