PRODUCT REVIEW
NEOGEN X SUR.MEDIC Day-Light Protection Sunscreen, SPF 50/PA+++
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Sun protection
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Sun protection
isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate
1.7% -
2%
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
zinc oxide
2.8% -
3.4%
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
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.
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Anti-aging
beta-glucan
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
phyllanthus emblica fruit extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and have a skin lightening effect if used in high enough concentrations
Evens skin tone
phyllanthus emblica fruit extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and have a skin lightening effect if used in high enough concentrations
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
It offers light but nourishing hydration from rose and raspberry extracts, so those with dry skin can get an extra boost of hydration after layering over moisturizer and normal to oily skin can use this as a moisturizer with sun protection.
glycerin
3.9% -
4.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
beta-glucan
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
peg-10 dimethicone
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
5.7% -
7%
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
1.7% -
2%
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
zea mays oil
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
beta-glucan
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
phyllanthus emblica fruit extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone
A plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and have a skin lightening effect if used in high enough concentrations
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Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
5.7% -
7%
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
1.7% -
2%
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
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
zea mays oil
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
All ingredients
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
5.7% -
7%
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
glycerin
3.9% -
4.8%
Irritation risk:
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
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Zinc oxide, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, 1,2-hexanediol, Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Hexyl laurate, Peg-10 dimethicone, Zea mays oil, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Stearic acid, Alumina, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Disodium edta, Xanthan gum, Potassium hydroxide, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Portulaca oleracea extract, Alcohol, Gentiana lutea root extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Artemisia absinthium extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Honey extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Beta-glucan, Propylene glycol, Rosa damascena extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Potassium sorbate, Lippia citriodora leaf extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Angelica archangelica root extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Aluminum stearate, Sodium hyaluronate
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