NassifMD Dermaceuticals Shield Smooth Mineral SPF 40 Untinted
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 40 · 2 UV filtersBroad spectrum
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.
This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.
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.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Butyrospermum parkii butterWorks well
This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · No ingredient credited for this claimWorks well
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Isododecane, Dimethicone + 12 moreWorks
“Shield & Smooth Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 delivers broad-spectrum mineral protection in a hydrating, silky-smooth formula designed for everyday wear.”
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:
fructooligosaccharides, glycerin.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Zinc oxide17%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Zinc oxideWater~45–55%
Isododecane~7.2–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecanePropanediol~4.1–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDimethicone~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePolyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleatePolymethylsilsesquioxane/trimethylsiloxysilicate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butyloctyl salicylate~1.4–1.7%
- 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 salicylateC12-15 alkyl benzoate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateCoco-caprylate/caprate~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/capratePolyglyceryl-10 dioleate~0.75–1.15%
Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerPolyhydroxystearic acid~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidPolyphenylsilsesquioxane~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPolysilicone-11~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Fructooligosaccharides~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesGlycoproteins~0.45–0.65%
Bioflavonoids~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butter1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.5%
C18-36 acid triglyceride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tribehenin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninDisteardimonium hectorite~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoritePropylene carbonate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateAminomethyl propanol~0.15–0.3%
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.15–0.25%
Polysorbate 20~0.15–0.25%
Pentylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolDecyl glucoside~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideXanthan gum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Zinc oxide, Water, Isododecane, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane/trimethylsiloxysilicate, Butyloctyl salicylate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Polyglyceryl-10 dioleate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Polyphenylsilsesquioxane, Lecithin, Polysilicone-11, Fructooligosaccharides, Glycoproteins, Bioflavonoids, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, 1,2-hexanediol, C18-36 acid triglyceride, Tribehenin, Disteardimonium hectorite, Propylene carbonate, Aminomethyl propanol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Polysorbate 20, Pentylene glycol, Decyl glucoside, Xanthan gum
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| NassifMD DermaceuticalsShield Smooth Mineral SPF 40 UntintedYOUR PRODUCT | Dr Dennis GrossAll Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense SPF | Beekman 1802Solar Milk Mineral SPF 40 PA +++ | NourishMaxTINTED MINERAL DEFENSE SUNSCREEN SPF 30 | |
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| Match | — | 38% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | $45.00 | $42.07−$2.93 | $40.00−$5.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Ferulic Acid | Ceramide Ap | Knotgrass Extract |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 40 | SPF 30 | SPF 40 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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