PRODUCT REVIEW
NINELESS Essentials UV Shield Soothing Sun Cream
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Essentials UV Shield Soothing Sun Cream
glycerin
1.6% -
1.9%
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
ceramide ns
0.1% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
ceramide np
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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Anti-aging
adenosine
0.1% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
hyaluronic acid
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
beta-glucan
0.15% -
0.25%
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
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Sun protection
diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate
1.6% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
0.4% -
0.6%
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.
butyloctyl salicylate
1.9% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
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
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
60/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
vanilla planifolia fruit extract
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
jasminum officinale flower water
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can lead to irritation
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
2.8% -
3.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
cetearyl alcohol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
niacinamide
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
centella asiatica extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
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.
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Potential irritants
vanilla planifolia fruit extract
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
jasminum officinale flower water
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can lead to irritation
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
2.8% -
3.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
cetearyl alcohol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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All ingredients
acrylates copolymer
6.7% -
8.2%
Irritation risk:
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
butylene glycol
3.7% -
4.6%
Irritation risk:
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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Ingredient list view
Water, Acrylates copolymer, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Butyloctyl salicylate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl triazone, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, 1,2-hexanediol, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl carbonate, C14-22 alcohols, Cetearyl olivate, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Sorbitan olivate, Poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate se, Prunus amygdalus amara kernel oil, Hedera helix leaf/stem extract, Adenosine, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Disodium edta, Stearic acid, T-butyl alcohol, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Jasminum officinale flower water, Glucose, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propanediol, Hyaluronic acid, Tocopherol, Brassica campestris sterols, Cholesterol, Phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Centella asiatica extract, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Ceramide np, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Beta-glucan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Morinda citrifolia extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Petroselinum sativum extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Aureobasidium pullulans ferment, Ceramide ns, Ceramide eop
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- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymer and 33 Related Cosmetic Ingredients
- Amended Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicylate, Isocetyl Salicylate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Magnesium Salicylate, MEA-Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Potassium Salicylate, Methyl Salicylate, Myristyl Salicylate, Sodium Salicylate, TEA-Salicylate, and Tridecyl Salicylate
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- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
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- Amended final report of the safety assessment of t-Butyl Alcohol as used in cosmetics
- Topical Glucose Induces Claudin-1 and Filaggrin Expression in a Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis and in Keratinocyte Culture, Exerting Anti-inflammatory Effects by Repairing Skin Barrier Function
- Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nut
- Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humans
- Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic review
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
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- Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
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