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No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Anti-Ageing Skincare System

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-oxidation

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Key actives

Retinyl palmitate 0.45% - 0.65%Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.2% - 0.35%

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Product summary

We believe that "No7 - Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Anti-Ageing Skincare System" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

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. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared) and octocrylene 7.50% (declared).

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.

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The product retails from 29.99$ up to 69.99$ in the United States.

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Sun protection

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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

Irritation risk:

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.

octocrylene 7.5%

Irritation risk:

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

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

ethylhexyl salicylate 5%

Irritation risk:

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

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Anti-Ageing Skincare System

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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.

These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1.

acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Suitable for sensitive skin, this line of products are formulated with Matrixyl 3000+, No7's powerful anti-wrinkle peptide technology, and hyaluronic acid to boost moisture & firm skin.

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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: glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1

glycerin 5.2% - 6.4%

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

peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone 1.6% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture

acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Evens skin tone

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).

ascorbyl glucoside 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

retinyl palmitate 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (dimethylmethoxy chromanol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - sodium ascorbyl phosphate also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

dimethylmethoxy chromanol 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Can help neutralize free radicals in skin

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 1.9% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

medicago sativa extract 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

retinyl palmitate 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation

acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Potential irritants

retinyl palmitate 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation

propylene glycol 0.3% - 0.6%

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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 0.25% - 0.4%

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.25% - 0.4%

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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unknown 0% - 0%

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The ingredient is not recognized

dimethicone 25% - 30%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

water 12% - 14%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Ingredient list view

Unknown, Dimethicone, Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Butylene glycol, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Magnesium sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Hexyl laurate, Retinyl palmitate, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Propylene glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Sorbitan laurate, Sodium hyaluronate, Methylparaben, Carbomer, Ethylparaben, Medicago sativa extract, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panax ginseng root extract, Morus alba leaf extract, Sodium benzoate, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Dimethicone, Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Butylene glycol, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Magnesium sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Hexyl laurate, Retinyl palmitate, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Propylene glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Sorbitan laurate, Sodium hyaluronate, Methylparaben, Carbomer, Ethylparaben, Medicago sativa extract, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panax ginseng root extract, Morus alba leaf extract, Sodium benzoate, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Unknown, Cream, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Tribehenin, Alcohol denat., Dimethicone, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Cetearyl glucoside, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Butylene glycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Methylparaben, Dimethiconol, Parfum, Propylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbyl glucoside, Ethylparaben, Dipropylene glycol, Retinyl palmitate, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Tetrasodium edta, Sorbitan laurate, T-butyl alcohol, Carbomer, Panax ginseng root extract, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Medicago sativa extract, Polysorbate 20, Potassium hydroxide, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Morus alba leaf extract, Silica, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Morus alba leaf extract, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Cream, Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sorbitan stearate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexyl stearate, Polyacrylamide, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, C13-14 isoparaffin, Alcohol denat., Dimethiconol, Tribehenin, Sucrose cocoate, Parfum, Methylparaben, Carbomer, Laureth-7, Propylene glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hyaluronate, Ethylparaben, Ascorbyl glucoside, Dipropylene glycol, Retinyl palmitate, Xanthan gum, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Tetrasodium edta, Sorbitan laurate, Potassium hydroxide, Panax ginseng root extract, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Medicago sativa extract, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Morus alba leaf extract, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sorbitan stearate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexyl stearate, Polyacrylamide, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, C13-14 isoparaffin, Alcohol denat., Dimethiconol, Tribehenin, Sucrose cocoate, Parfum, Methylparaben, Carbomer, Laureth-7, Propylene glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hyaluronate, Ethylparaben, Ascorbyl glucoside, Dipropylene glycol, Retinyl palmitate, Xanthan gum, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Tetrasodium edta, Sorbitan laurate, Potassium hydroxide, Panax ginseng root extract, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Medicago sativa extract, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Morus alba leaf extract, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7

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WIMJ similarity score		41%	41%	41%	40%	40%	40%	38%	38%	38%	37%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester +36 more	Common: retinyl palmitate palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +7 more Other: ceramide 1 ceramide np +7 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +5 more Other: retinol acetyl glucosamine +5 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +3 more Other: gluconolactone simmondsia chinensis seed oil +6 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +5 more Other: pentapeptide-34 trifluoroacetate lysine +5 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +5 more Other: retinol acetyl glucosamine +4 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +5 more Other: urea linoleic acid +18 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +5 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +3 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +5 more Other: cyclotetrapeptide-24 aminocyclohexane carboxylate ascorbic acid +10 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: panthenol diethylhexyl butamido triazone +2 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +9 more Other: oligopeptide-24 panthenol +15 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +67 more	linalool Has skin benefit? farnesol Has skin benefit? +19 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ethylene brassylate Has skin benefit? +19 more	rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +14 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +18 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ethylene brassylate Has skin benefit? +19 more	morus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	linalool Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +8 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? vanilla planifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? +25 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +15 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +36 more
All ingredients	unknown Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +208 more	ceramide 1 Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +58 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +43 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +47 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +43 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +34 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +68 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +30 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +99 more

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