"No7 - HydraLuminous Day Lotion SPF 15" "is a broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, this sunscreen does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called" chemical ", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: tinosorb s 0.55% - 0.85%, avobenzone 3.10% - 3.70%, uvasorb heb 0.30% - 0.60%, octisalate 2.50% - 3.00% and octocrylene 3.60% - 4.40%.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty" No7 "is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

Price

The product retails from 9.95£ up to 13.45£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

HydraLuminous Day Lotion SPF 15

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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: anhydroxylitol, 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: dimethicone, dimethiconol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

xylitylglucoside 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

dimethicone 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

dimethiconol 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 0.55% - 0.85%

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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.1% - 3.7%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

diethylhexyl butamido triazone 0.3% - 0.6%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Uvasorb HEB. A UV filter. Is effective against UVB and UVA II rays (but not UVA I). It is photostable. Unfortunately, is not approved by FDA (US) yet

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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

panthenol 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.15% - 0.3%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

propylene glycol 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 5.9% - 7.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

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

Ingredient list view

Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Octocrylene, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Cetearyl glucoside, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Tribehenin, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Xylitylglucoside, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Panthenol, Anhydroxylitol, Tocopheryl acetate, Methylparaben, Parfum, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Dimethiconol, Xylitol, Ascorbyl glucoside, Xanthan gum, Ethylparaben, Propylene glycol, Simethicone, Tetrasodium edta, Glucose, Butylene glycol, T-butyl alcohol, Dipropylene glycol, Potassium hydroxide, Panax ginseng root extract, Biosaccharide gum-4, Citric acid, Morus alba leaf extract

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WIMJ similarity score		50%	55%	53%	52%	50%	49%	47%	46%	45%	45%	45%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 15	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 50
Key ingredients	ascorbyl glucoside anhydroxylitol +10 more	Common: anhydroxylitol panthenol +2 more Other: madecassoside cyclomethicone +13 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +7 more Other: methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol vitis vinifera seed oil	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid	Common: panthenol dimethicone +4 more Other: niacinamide ethylhexyl triazone +4 more	Common: anhydroxylitol panthenol +2 more Other: madecassoside cyclomethicone +13 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid +2 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +4 more Other: niacinamide ascorbic acid +7 more	Common: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more Other: methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol micrococcus lysate +2 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: bisabolol cyclopentasiloxane +3 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: gluconolactone butyloctyl salicylate +9 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl triazone +3 more
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Potential Irritants	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +11 more	polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +21 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more

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No7 HydraLuminous Day Lotion SPF 15

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