Minon

Minon Amino Moist Bright Up Base UV SPF 47 PA+++

Name: Minon - Amino Moist Bright Up Base UV SPF 47 PA+++
Brand: Minon

SPF 47Efficacy60/100IrritancyLow·1 UV filter

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Sun protection

SPF 47 · 1 UV filter · Partial spectrum

Weak protection

SPF 47Partial spectrumMineral filters

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

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.

UV spectrum

UVB290–320 nmUVA II320–340 nmUVA I340–400 nm

Titanium Dioxide

FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount

Titanium Dioxide Mineral UVBUVA2 Photo-stable 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~4.9–6%

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels

Reef-safe

No oxybenzone or octinoxate — the two filters banned in Hawaii, Florida Keys and Aruba.

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claim

Strong support

This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

CarnosineKey activeEffect: HighA type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage~0.45–0.7%

TaurineEffect: LowCould be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness~0.45–0.7%

TocopherolUnder-dosedEffect: HighPure 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~0.5–0.75%

Moisturizing

Not advertised by the brand · 29 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

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: alanine, arginine.

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: arginine, dimethicone.

AlanineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking~0.3–0.6%

GlycineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function~0.45–0.7%

ThreonineKey activeEffect: HighAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles~0.3–0.6%

TyrosineKey activeEffect: High~0.25–0.45%

TriethylhexanoinKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.5–1.8%

Histidine hclKey activeEffect: HighA salt of an amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function~0.45–0.65%

IsoleucineKey activeEffect: HighAn amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function~0.3–0.55%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.2–0.4%

Lysine hclKey activeEffect: High~0.45–0.7%

MethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface~0.5–0.75%

Glutamic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighAn amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.45–0.7%

CarnosineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage~0.45–0.7%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.5–0.75%

SerineKey activeEffect: HighAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles~0.45–0.65%

ArginineKey active· Humectant, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin~0.25–0.45%

CyclopentasiloxaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~5.9–7.2%

Lauroyl lysineKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture~0.75–1.1%

Octyldodecyl myristateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.2–2.7%

ProlineKey activeEffect: Medium~0.25–0.5%

Stearyl glycyrrhetinateKey activeEffect: MediumA fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation~0.45–0.7%

Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconeEffect: LowHelp improve the product's texture~3.4–4.1%

Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeEffect: LowA type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin~1.1–1.4%

Tribehenin· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~0.55–0.85%

Stearic acid· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.75–1.15%

Sorbitol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~0.45–0.7%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~1.4–1.7%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~1.6–1.9%

AllantoinUnder-dosedEffect: HighHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.25–0.5%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.5–0.75%

Anti-aging

Not advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claim

Moderate support

This product contains carnosine, serine, threonine. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works. The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

CarnosineKey activeEffect: MediumA type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage~0.45–0.7%

SerineKey activeEffect: MediumAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles~0.45–0.65%

ThreonineKey activeEffect: MediumAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles~0.3–0.6%

Evens skin tone

Not advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claim

Moderate support

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: alanine, stearyl glycyrrhetinate.

The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from 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).

Stearyl glycyrrhetinateKey activeEffect: MediumA fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation~0.45–0.7%

AlanineEffect: LowAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking~0.3–0.6%

TaurineEffect: LowCould be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness~0.45–0.7%

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Irritancy

6 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 6 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeA type of silicone that helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2.6–3.2%est.

TriethylhexanoinHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.5–1.8%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~1.6–1.9%est.

Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.7–1%est.

Stearyl glycyrrhetinateA fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammationMedium~0.45–0.7%est.

TaurineCould be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectivenessMedium~0.45–0.7%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Cyclopentasiloxane~5.9–7.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Titanium dioxide~4.9–6%

UV filterKey active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

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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Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~3.4–4.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Help improve the product's texture

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Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~2.6–3.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together

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Octyldodecyl myristate~2.2–2.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Triethylhexanoin~1.5–1.8%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Pentylene glycol~1.6–1.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Butylene glycol~1.4–1.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~1.1–1.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin

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Disteardimonium hectorite~1–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency

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Lauroyl lysine~0.75–1.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture

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Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~0.7–1.1%

Formula

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

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Sodium chloride~0.75–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Not recognized

Potassium hydroxide~0.7–1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Stearic acid~0.75–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Dipentaerythrityl tri-polyhydroxystearate~0.65–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~0.6–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Tribehenin~0.55–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Phenoxyethanol~0.55–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.5–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture

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Tocopherol~0.5–0.75%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

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

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Stearyl glycyrrhetinate~0.45–0.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingEvens skin toneReduces rednessAnti-inflammatory

A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation

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Methicone~0.5–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface

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Sorbitol~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Fermented polysaccharide, 12

Not recognized

Silica~0.6–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Meadowfoam oil

Not recognized

Carnosine~0.45–0.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

More about Carnosine

Taurine~0.45–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAnti-oxidationEvens skin tone

Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness

More about Taurine

Glycerin~0.5–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Lysine hcl~0.45–0.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Polyquaternium-61~0.5–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Glutamic acid~0.45–0.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glycine~0.45–0.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function

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Leucine~0.45–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

More about Leucine

Histidine hcl~0.45–0.65%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A salt of an amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

More about Histidine hcl

Serine~0.45–0.65%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

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Valine~0.45–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Tin oxide~0.55–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation

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Sodium aspartate~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Threonine~0.3–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

More about Threonine

Alanine~0.3–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingEvens skin tone

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking

More about Alanine

Isoleucine~0.3–0.55%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function

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Allantoin~0.25–0.5%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Phenylalanine~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

More about Phenylalanine

Arginine~0.25–0.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Proline~0.25–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Tyrosine~0.25–0.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Inosinic acid 2na

Not recognized

Disodium guanylate~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Talc~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish

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Dimethicone~0.2–0.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

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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Boron nitride~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to absord oil and evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in product formulation

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Iron

Not recognized

Potassium oxide~0.1–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

More about Potassium oxide

Ingredient list view

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium dioxide, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Octyldodecyl myristate, Triethylhexanoin, Pentylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Disteardimonium hectorite, Lauroyl lysine, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Sodium chloride, Unknown, Potassium hydroxide, Stearic acid, Dipentaerythrityl tri-polyhydroxystearate, Phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Tribehenin, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Methicone, Sorbitol, Unknown, Silica, Unknown, Carnosine, Taurine, Glycerin, Lysine hcl, Polyquaternium-61, Glutamic acid, Glycine, Leucine, Histidine hcl, Serine, Valine, Tin oxide, Sodium aspartate, Threonine, Alanine, Isoleucine, Allantoin, Phenylalanine, Arginine, Proline, Tyrosine, Unknown, Disodium guanylate, Talc, Dimethicone, Boron nitride, Unknown, Potassium oxide

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Product summary

"Minon - Amino Moist Bright Up Base UV SPF 47 PA+++" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

This moisturizer is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide for sun protection. Titanium dioxide 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 medium. 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.