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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Sun protection
octocrylene
1.7% -
2%
Irritation risk:
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
titanium dioxide
4.4% -
5.4%
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
zinc oxide
4.2% -
5.1%
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
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Evens skin tone
magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
yeast extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Ginzing™ SPF 35 Hydrating Prettifying Finisher
sodium hyaluronate
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
squalane
0.35% -
0.6%
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.
trehalose
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection |
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
6.1% -
7.5%
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
laureth-4
1.6% -
2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
triticum vulgare germ extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
yeast extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
yeast extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Evens skin tone
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
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Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
6.1% -
7.5%
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
laureth-4
1.6% -
2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
triticum vulgare germ extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
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All ingredients
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
6.1% -
7.5%
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
butylene glycol
5.1% -
6.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Butylene glycol, Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetyl alcohol, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Laureth-4, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Citrus aurantium amara flower wax, Polyethylene, Peg-100 stearate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Panax ginseng root extract, Castanea sativa seed extract, Psidium guajava fruit extract, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Rhodochrosite, Pantethine, Creatine, Folic acid, Acetyl carnitine hcl, Adenosine phosphate, Caffeine, Garcinia mangostana peel extract, Cordyceps sinensis extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Laminaria saccharina extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tourmaline, Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Trehalose, Yeast extract, Faex, Yeast extract, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Squalane, Sodium hyaluronate, Caprylyl glycol, Isostearic acid, Xanthan gum, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Dimethicone, Dimethicone silylate, Tocopheryl acetate, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Nylon-12, Hexylene glycol, Polysorbate 60, Silica, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77499
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- Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen products
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- ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cells
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- Chestnut extract
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- Wheat in skin care
- Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders
- Dermal penetration of creatine from a face-care formulation containing creatine, guarana and glycerol is linked to effective antiwrinkle and antisagging efficacy in male subjects
- Folic acid and creatine improve the firmness of human skin in vivo
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- Folic acid and creatine improve the firmness of human skin in vivo
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- The natural yeast extract isolated by ethanol precipitation inhibits melanin synthesis by modulating tyrosinase activity and downregulating melanosome transfer
- Evaluation of dermatological effects of cosmetic formulations containing Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract and vitamins
- Safety Assessment of Polyglyceryl Fatty Acid Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
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