PRODUCT REVIEW
NourishMax TINTED MINERAL DEFENSE SUNSCREEN SPF 30
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
zinc oxide
10%
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
7.75%
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
butyloctyl salicylate
3.7% -
4.6%
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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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract (Grape Extract) These plant-derived stem cells help to protect skin against environmental damage that contributes to signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration.
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
26% -
32%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
The sheer, natural-looking tint helps to even out skin tone and imparts a radiant glow.
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
‣ Hydrates and helps to soothe the skin with mineral filters.
squalane
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
dimethicone
2.4% -
2.9%
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
5.1% -
6.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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Anti-oxidation
polygonum aviculare extract
1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that contains a flavanol Juglanin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce inflammation
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
tocopheryl acetate
0.9% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| 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: 2
Potential irritants
coco-glucoside
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.75% -
1.15%
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
sorbitan oleate
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
dimethicone
2.4% -
2.9%
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
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Potential irritants
coco-glucoside
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.75% -
1.15%
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
sorbitan oleate
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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aloe barbadensis leaf juice
26% -
32%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
aloe barbadensis extract
6% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
titanium dioxide
7.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
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Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Aloe barbadensis extract, Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyloctyl salicylate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Aluminum stearate, Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Polygonum aviculare extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Perilla frutescens extract, Vitis vinifera fruit cell extract, Lepidium sativum sprout extract, Squalane, Cetearyl alcohol, Isononyl isononanoate, Coco-glucoside, Pentylene glycol, Behenyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Arachidyl glucoside, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Stearic acid, Sucrose stearate, Phenethyl alcohol, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Glyceryl caprylate, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Sorbitan oleate, Polyglyceryl-2 caprate, Propanediol, Alumina, Arachidyl alcohol, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499
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- Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
- Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen products
- 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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- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
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- Amended Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
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