PRODUCT REVIEW
NUXE Sun SPF50 Sun Melting Cream + After-Sun Lotion Duo
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Sun protection
- Evens skin tone
- Moisturizing
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Can it cause trouble?
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Sun protection
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
1.9% -
2.3%
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.
diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate
4.7% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
3.6% -
4.4%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
This water-resistant SPF 50 sun cream offers anti-ageing cellular protection, protecting the skin from UVA/UVB rays and works to limit the appearance of dark spots.
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.45%
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
This water-resistant SPF 50 sun cream offers anti-ageing cellular protection, protecting the skin from UVA/UVB rays and works to limit the appearance of dark spots.
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Sun SPF50 Sun Melting Cream + After-Sun Lotion Duo
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.2% -
0.4%
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
dimethicone
0.5% -
0.75%
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
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| 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: 3
Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
3.6% -
4.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
parfum
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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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
sodium laureth sulfate
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
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
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging
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
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
3.6% -
4.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
parfum
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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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
sodium laureth sulfate
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
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All ingredients
c12-15 alkyl benzoate
5.2% -
6.3%
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
diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate
4.7% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
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Ingredient list view
Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Dibutyl adipate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Glycerin, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Polymethyl methacrylate, Cetearyl alcohol, Parfum, Glycol palmitate, Dimethicone, C20-22 alkyl phosphate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Benzyl alcohol, Coco-glucoside, C20-22 alcohols, Capryloyl glycine, Tocopherol, Oryza sativa hull powder, Talc, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium gluconate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Dimethiconol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Dehydroacetic acid, Aminomethyl propanol, Lauroyl lysine, Eichhornia crassipes extract, Inositol, Ethyl ferulate, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Fagraea berteroana flower extract, Benzyl salicylate, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Coumarin, Water, Dimethicone, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Glycol palmitate, Hydrogenated coconut oil, Arachidyl alcohol, Hydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides, Parfum, Tocopherol, Behenyl alcohol, Capryloyl glycine, Carbomer, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Tocopheryl acetate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Arachidyl glucoside, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Dimethiconol, Dehydroacetic acid, Mica, Inositol, Tetrasodium edta, Titanium dioxide, Eichhornia crassipes extract, Ethyl ferulate, Fagraea berteroana flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Benzyl salicylate, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Coumarin
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- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
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- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
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