"Nuori - Mineral Defence Facial Cream SPF 30" uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide reliable sun protection.

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.

Sunscreen filters

This moisturizer is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.

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 this moisturizer to be low. 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.

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The product retails for 45.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Does not work for

Sun protection
Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

This lightweight cream has a hydrating and soothing antioxidant complex that brings back the skin'Äôs vitality and helps prevent and reduce first signs of ageing.

Source: Feelunique

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, glucose.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.

helianthus annuus seed oil 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

caprylic/capric triglyceride 5.9% - 7.2%

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

glycerin 3.1% - 3.8%

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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (pinus pinaster bark extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

pinus pinaster bark extract 0.7% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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)

daucus carota sativa seed oil 1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect

daucus carota sativa root extract 0.7% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

Sun protection

This product uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide a reliable sun protection.

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.

zinc oxide 12% - 15%

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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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

This lightweight cream has a hydrating and soothing antioxidant complex that brings back the skin'Äôs vitality and helps prevent and reduce first signs of ageing.

Source: Feelunique

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

This ingredient pinus pinaster bark extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

tocopherol 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

ascorbyl palmitate 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.45% - 0.65%

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

tocopherol 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

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

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

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Potential irritants

glyceryl oleate 0.6% - 0.95%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

coco-glucoside 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 2% - 2.5%

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

zinc oxide 12% - 15%

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

caprylic/capric triglyceride 5.9% - 7.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Zinc oxide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl caprylate/caprate, Glycerin, Silica, Arachidyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Pongamia glabra seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Pinus pinaster bark extract, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Glyceryl oleate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Behenyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, Coco-glucoside, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Isostearic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Beta-carotene, Glucose, Xanthan gum, Cellulose gum, Citric acid, Sodium chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Benzyl alcohol

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WIMJ similarity score		37%	37%	37%	36%	35%	35%	35%	33%	33%	33%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 34	SPF 30	SPF 44	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30
Key ingredients	caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +5 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: cocos nucifera fruit extract cocos nucifera oil +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate titanium dioxide	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +1 more Other: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +9 more	Common: glycerin zinc oxide +1 more Other: sodium ascorbyl phosphate tetrapeptide-21 +5 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate cetyl dimethicone +4 more	Common: glycerin tocopherol +2 more Other: lactic acid gluconic acid +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +3 more Other: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more	Common: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more Other: salicylic acid helianthus annuus sprout extract	Common: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more Other: panthenol titanium dioxide
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +9 more	polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? sorbitan laurate Has skin benefit? +2 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +4 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +7 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? gluconic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +12 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +35 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +16 more	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? coconut alkanes Has skin benefit? +22 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +19 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +41 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +39 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +23 more

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Nuori Mineral Defence Facial Cream SPF 30

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