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Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30 / PA+++ Murad

Murad - Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30 / PA+++
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Sun protection
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

89 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH

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In stock 2/5/2021
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In stock 2/11/2021
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Sun protection
  • Anti-aging
  • Anti-oxidation
  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-inflammatory

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
Summary
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays
Organic filters
Ingredient
UVB
UVA II
UVA I
Stability
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
cross
meets threshold
meets threshold
meets threshold
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
meets threshold
cross
cross
meets threshold
homosalate
meets threshold
cross
cross
meets threshold
benzophenone-3
meets threshold
meets threshold
cross
meets threshold
ethylhexyl salicylate
meets threshold
cross
cross
meets threshold
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promise
What does the product description say?
"Next generation vitamin C and a patented skin repair system improve skin clarity, firmness, and elasticity."
From: Sephora

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
vitis vinifera seed extract
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
retinyl palmitate
MEDIUM
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
vitis vinifera seed extract
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy

Moisturizing

See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30 / PA+++"
From product name

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Works for moisturization. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
ectoin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
sodium pca
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
panthenol
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy

Anti-inflammatory

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Ingredients may be helpful, but are not the most effective, well studied, or used in a sufficient concentration
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
vitis vinifera seed extract
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
taurine
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
homosalate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 octinoxate 7.5% 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
2 homosalate 6.5% A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against 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. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
3 octisalate 5% 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
4 avobenzone 3% Avobenzone. A broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it can protect against both UVA rays. Currently, it is the only sunscreen ingredient available in the US (approved by the FDA) with the peak absorbance within the UVA I range. It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation
5 oxybenzone 2% Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
6 . ingredients: The ingredient is not recognized
7 water (aqua Plain old water
8 butylene glycol 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
9 stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
10 diisopropyl sebacate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish
11 cocoglycerides Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin
12 lauryl lactate
13 glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
14 peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
15 isodecyl neopentanoate An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.
16 dimethicone 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
17 cetyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
18 cetyl phosphate Helps oil and water mix together
19 urea Naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
20 yeast amino acids
21 trehalose A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
22 inositol
23 taurine 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
24 betaine Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
25 phospholipids Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
26 retinyl palmitate Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
27 tocopheryl acetate 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.
28 ascorbyl palmitate Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
29 pelvetia canaliculata extract
30 ectoin Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
31 ginkgo biloba leaf extract A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
32 vitis vinifera (grape) seed extract A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
33 passiflora incarnata extract
34 tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective.
35 sodium pca Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
36 panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
37 tripleurospermum maritimum extract
38 zinc gluconate Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
39 ethyl linoleate Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
40 magnesium aluminum silicate Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
41 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
42 aminomethyl propanol Used to adjust the pH in formulations
43 disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation
44 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
45 caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
46 chlorphenesin A preservative
47 limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
48 linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating
49 fragrance (parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
50 yellow 6 (ci 15985 A colorant
51 red 33 (ci 17200 A red colorant
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Scientific Sources

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  • Effect of Sunscreen Application on Plasma Concentration of Sunscreen Active Ingredients A Randomized Clinical Trial
  • On Photostability of Oxybenzone
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  • Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
  • Safety Assessment of Alkyl Phosphates as Used in Cosmetics
  • Cosmeceuttical Critigue: Taurine
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  • Cosmeceutical Critique: Ginkgo Biloba
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  • The Topical Effect of Grape Seed Extract 2% Cream on Surgery Wound Healing
  • Review of the Pharmacological Effects of Vitis vinifera (Grape) and its Bioactive Constituents: An Update
  • Double-blind, half-face study comparing topical vitamin C and vehicle for rejuvenation of photodamage
  • Application of tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid in cosmetic formulations: Stability studies and in vivo efficacy
  • Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
  • Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
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  • Zinc, copper and manganese enhanced keratinocyte migration through a functional modulation of keratinocyte integrins
  • Evaluation of the effects of topical zinc gluconate in wound healing
  • A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimen
  • Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity
  • Ethyl linoleate inhibits α-MSH-induced melanogenesis through Akt/GSK3β/β-catenin signal pathway
  • Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study of a lotion containing triethyl citrate and ethyl linoleate in the treatment of acne vulgaris
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