PRODUCT REVIEW
Mizon Cicaluronic Non-Nano Sunblock
Can it cause trouble?
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Cicaluronic Non-Nano Sunblock
sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
dimethicone
0.15% -
0.65%
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
fructooligosaccharides
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Sun protection
isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US. It can be irritating
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
5.3% -
8%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
ethylhexyl salicylate
2.4% -
3.6%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
60/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
5.3% -
8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
User reviews (1)
Recommend
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How would you describe the finish?
1 review
Matt
Dewy
Shiny
How would you describe the texture?
1 review
heavy
Light
How much white cast does it
leave?
1 review
A lot
Not at all
How much does it sting eyes?
1 review
A lot
Not at all
How much does it pill under makeup?
1 review
A lot
Not at all
How much does this product clog
pores?
1 review
Definitely clogs pores
Doesn't clog pores
How would you describe the smell?
1 review
No smell
Light fragrance
Strong fragrance
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
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
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
5.3% -
8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
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cyclopentasiloxane
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
5.3% -
8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
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Ingredient list view
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Zinc oxide, Ci 77947, Lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Disteardimonium hectorite, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, C30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Magnesium sulfate, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, Glucose, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Aluminum hydroxide, Parfum, Stearic acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Caprylyl glycol, Fructose, Fructooligosaccharides, Dimethicone, Silica dimethyl silylate, 1,2-hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Borago officinalis extract, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf extract, Salvia sclarea extract, Propanediol, Hyacinthus orientalis extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Centella asiatica extract, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Citric acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Benzyl glycol, Sodium benzoate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Potassium sorbate, Hyaluronic acid
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