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NYDG Chem-Free Active Defense SPF30

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Dimethicone 3.3% - 4%Zinc oxide 17.5

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that this product can offer reliable sun protection. 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).

It should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This 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

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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.

What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.

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 17.5%

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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

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.

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).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Regenerative Squalane and antioxidant Argan extracts provide enhanced protection against environmental skin stressors.

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

caprylic/capric triglyceride 5.1% - 6.2%

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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

dimethicone 3.3% - 4%

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

squalane 0.6% - 0.9%

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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.

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Key Actives

dimethicone 3.3% - 4%

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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

zinc oxide 17.5%

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

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Potential irritants

caprylic/capric triglyceride 5.1% - 6.2%

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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

hexylene glycol 2.2% - 2.6%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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zinc oxide 17.5%

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

water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

isononyl isononanoate 6.5% - 7.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness

Ingredient list view

Zinc oxide, Water, Isononyl isononanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethicone, Hexylene glycol, Butyloctyl salicylate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Argania spinosa kernel extract, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Tocopheryl acetate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-3 ricinoleate, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin, Sea salt, Isostearic acid, Hexyl laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bisabolol, Caprylyl glycol, Polysorbate 60, Chlorphenesin, Disodium edta

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WIMJ similarity score		47%	43%	38%	36%	36%	36%	36%	35%	35%	34%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 44
Key ingredients	butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: bisabolol	Common: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: tocopherol	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +2 more Other: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +2 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +10 more	Common: dimethicone squalane +3 more Other: polygonum aviculare extract tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +3 more Other: niacinamide tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +7 more	Common: dimethicone butyloctyl salicylate +2 more Other: ferulic acid gluconolactone +7 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate butyloctyl salicylate +4 more Other: beeswax glycerin +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +1 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +6 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: cetyl dimethicone glycerin +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	disodium edta Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +12 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +11 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +9 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract Has skin benefit? punica granatum extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +14 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +15 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +24 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +24 more	squalane Has skin benefit? tocopherol Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +39 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis extract Has skin benefit? +43 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +21 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +43 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +27 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

NYDG Chem-Free Active Defense SPF30

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

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