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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
zinc oxide
5.3% -
6.5%
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
titanium dioxide
4.1% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Purified Lutein (an antioxidant ingredient extracted from Marigold Flower to help counteract the effects of blue light while enhancing elasticity), and Yeast-Derived Superoxide Dismutase for protection against oxidation.
threonine
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
aspartic acid
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
serine
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Suitable for all skin tones, including lighter skin tones (I, II and III within the Fitzpatrick skin tone scale).
alanine
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
pinus pinaster bark extract
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but evidence of effectiveness of topical application is lacking. It can be an INCI name for the trademarked ingredient Pycnogenol (but could also be a different type of this plant's bark extract)
Moisturizing
alpha-glucan oligosaccharide
0.75% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
arginine
0.5% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
inulin
0.75% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
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Anti-oxidation
superoxide dismutase
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants
dimethylmethoxy chromanol
0.95% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin
polygonum aviculare extract
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that contains a flavanol Juglanin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce inflammation
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together
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Comodogenic ingredients
padina pavonica thallus extract
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
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How would you describe the finish?
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Matt
Dewy
Shiny
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leave?
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1 review
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1 review
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pores?
1 review
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Doesn't clog pores
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
superoxide dismutase
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants
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Potential irritants
peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together
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Comodogenic ingredients
padina pavonica thallus extract
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
All ingredients
cyclopentasiloxane
26% -
32%
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
zinc oxide
5.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
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Ingredient list view
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, Peg-10 dimethicone, Glycerin, Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Propanediol, Acrylates/ethylhexyl acrylate crosspolymer, Hexyl laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Inulin, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Superoxide dismutase, Xanthophylls, Pinus pinaster bark extract, Polygonum aviculare extract, Alteromonas ferment extract, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Arginine, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Aspartic acid, Pca, Sodium pca, Sodium lactate, Squalane, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopherol, Melanin, Sucrose, Tapioca starch, Stearic acid, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Pentylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Sodium chloride, Dipropylene glycol, Tromethamine, Ethoxydiglycol, Alumina, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, 1,2-hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol
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- Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorods
- ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cells
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- Singlet molecular oxygen quenching by the antioxidant dimethylmethoxy chromanol in solution and in ex vivo porcine skin
- Probiotics and prebiotics potential for the care of skin, female urogenital tract, and respiratory tract
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- Skin protective effects of RM191A, a novel superoxide dismutase mimetic
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- Effect of Topical Application of Glycine and Proline on Recalcitrant Leg Ulcers of Prolidase Deficiency
- Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytes
- Combination of amino acids reduces pigmentation in B16F0 melanoma cells
- Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
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- Histidine and/or Histidine Derivative for the Treatment of Inflammatory Skin Diseases
- Safety Assessment of α-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics
- Acetyl aspartic acid, a novel active ingredient, demonstrates potential to improve signs of skin ageing: from consumer need to clinical proof
- In vivo topical application of acetyl aspartic acid increases fibrillin-1 and collagen IV deposition leading to a significant improvement of skin firmness
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics