PRODUCT REVIEW

No7 Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Facial Protection SPF30 | No7

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Evens skin tone
Sun protection
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Retinyl palmitate 0.15% - 0.3%Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.2% - 0.35%

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Product summary

The ingredient list suggests that this product can provide reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (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).

As a plus, this sunscreen uses some of the new generation UV filters (Tinosorb M). These filters are more stable and more gentle on the skin.

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might find that you do not need an additional moisturizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: tinosorb s, avobenzone, uvasorb heb, octisalate, tinosorb m and octocrylene. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

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 sunscreen 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.

Price

The product retails for 42.73CA$ in Canada, for 37.94A$ in Australia, for 28.00$ in the United States and for 17.46£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 1.9% - 2.4%

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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.

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 2.5% - 3.1%

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

Tinosorb M. A UV filter. Is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It also provides some protection against visible light. It is photostable and can also be used to improve photostability of other sunscreen ingredients. Its physical properties help to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. It can leave a slight white cast. Unfortunately, it is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

octocrylene 4.4% - 5.4%

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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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

oxidant complex, giving your skin advanced protection against the ageing and damaging effects of the sun.

Source: No7

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.

palmitoyl tripeptide-1 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

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 tetrapeptide-7 0.15% - 0.3%

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

The lotion is powered by Matrixyl 3000 Plus to help restore more youthful skin, and our skin brightening complex helps to improve the appearance of skin tone and colour whilst also helping to prevent dark spots and hyper-pigmentation.

Source: No7

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).

ascorbic acid 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

retinyl palmitate 0.15% - 0.3%

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

ascorbyl glucoside 0.15% - 0.3%

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

oxidant complex, giving your skin advanced protection against the ageing and damaging effects of the sun.

Source: No7

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: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1.

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

palmitoyl tripeptide-1 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

sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

retinyl palmitate 0.15% - 0.3%

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

acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.2% - 0.35%

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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

decyl glucoside 0.45% - 0.65%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

parfum 0.3% - 0.5%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1% - 1.2%

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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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 5.2% - 6.4%

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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

octocrylene 4.4% - 5.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Octocrylene, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butylene glycol, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Tribehenin, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Decyl glucoside, Parfum, Mica, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Methylparaben, Xanthan gum, Tocopheryl acetate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Actinidia chinensis fruit water, Propylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Ethylparaben, Ascorbyl glucoside, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Potassium hydroxide, Alcohol, Tetrasodium edta, Retinyl palmitate, Medicago sativa extract, Sorbitan laurate, Panax ginseng extract, Carbomer, Dipropylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Morus alba extract, Sophora angustifolia root extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Sodium benzoate, Ascorbic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methyl benzoate, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Titanium dioxide

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WIMJ similarity score		51%	50%	45%	45%	45%	45%	45%	44%	43%	43%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester ascorbyl glucoside +10 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +4 more Other: pentapeptide-34 trifluoroacetate lysine +6 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +4 more Other: urea linoleic acid +19 more	Common: retinyl palmitate palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +5 more Other: hydroxypinacolone retinoate retinol +9 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +4 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +4 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +5 more Other: oligopeptide-24 panthenol +19 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +2 more Other: retinol acetyl glucosamine +7 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +2 more Other: retinol acetyl glucosamine +8 more	Common: retinyl palmitate palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +5 more Other: retinol palmitoyl oligopeptide +10 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +4 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? sophora angustifolia root extract Has skin benefit? +23 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +18 more	morus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	hydroxypinacolone retinoate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +22 more	linalool Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +8 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +36 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ethylene brassylate Has skin benefit? +19 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ethylene brassylate Has skin benefit? +19 more	linalool Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +27 more	linalool Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +8 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +20 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +47 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +59 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +49 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +34 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +99 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +43 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +43 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +62 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +35 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

No7 Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Facial Protection SPF30 | No7

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