"Palmers - Cocoa Butter Formula Moisturizing Day Cream SPF 15" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this moisturizer is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: oxybenzone, avobenzone and octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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 15.99A$ in Australia and from 9.99$ up to 19.00$ in the United States.

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Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Cocoa Butter Formula Moisturizing Day Cream SPF 15

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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, sodium hyaluronate.

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: dimethicone, dimethiconol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1

dimethicone 0.4% - 0.65%

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

palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

palmitoyl tripeptide-1 2.5% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Anti-aging

This product contains palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works. 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).

palmitoyl tripeptide-1 2.5% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

chrysin 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles, as well as lightening the skin, but solid evidence is missing. Could somewhat help in reducing the darkness of the under-eye area. Helps to neutralise free radicals in skin

Evens skin tone

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: chrysin.

The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

chrysin 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

n-hydroxysuccinimide 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Is claimed to be able to brighten skin tone by removing some blood-related pigmented compounds in skin (hemoglobin and related elements) but solid research is missing. Can be irritating

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (chrysin) 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.

chrysin 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

theobroma cacao seed butter 3.4% - 4.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

tocopheryl acetate 1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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.

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 26% - 32%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

zinc oxide 3.3%

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

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

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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tocopherol 0.3% - 0.6%

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

theobroma cacao seed butter 3.4% - 4.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Potential irritants

benzophenone-3 6.2% - 7.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption

parfum 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

theobroma cacao seed butter 3.4% - 4.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

cetearyl alcohol 0.45% - 0.65%

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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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 26% - 32%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

benzophenone-3 6.2% - 7.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

disodium edta 0.5% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Stabilizes the product formulation

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Benzophenone-3, Disodium edta, Steareth-20, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum, Methylpropanediol, Hydrolyzed milk protein, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl benzoate, Triethanolamine, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Coumarin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Potassium cetyl phosphate, N-hydroxysuccinimide, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Carbomer, Benzyl alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Water, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Theobroma cacao extract, Potassium sorbate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Methylisothiazolinone, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Zinc oxide, Water, Theobroma cacao extract, Glycerin, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Citric acid, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hyaluronate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-10 dimethicone, Xanthan gum, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium metabisulfite, Propylene glycol, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Dipropylene glycol, Sodium citrate, Sodium sulfite, Potassium sorbate, Steareth-20, Sodium benzoate, N-hydroxysuccinimide, Chrysin, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Coumarin, Linalool, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Alpha-isomethyl ionone

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WIMJ similarity score		59%	58%	56%	56%	56%	55%	54%	53%	52%	52%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 18	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 30
Key ingredients	palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +21 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +6 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester ascorbyl glucoside +3 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +7 more Other: retinol acetyl glucosamine +3 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +7 more Other: hydroxypinacolone retinoate retinol +7 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +7 more Other: retinol retinyl palmitate +8 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +5 more Other: mannitol octocrylene +3 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +4 more Other: urea linoleic acid +19 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride myristyl myristate +5 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +6 more Other: retinyl palmitate caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +7 more Other: retinol acetyl glucosamine +2 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +9 more Other: oligopeptide-24 panthenol +15 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? butylphenyl methylpropional Has skin benefit? +41 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +16 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ethylene brassylate Has skin benefit? +19 more	hydroxypinacolone retinoate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +22 more	linalool Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +27 more	trifolium pratense flower extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +11 more	morus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +11 more	citral Has skin benefit? hydroxycitronellal Has skin benefit? +33 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ethylene brassylate Has skin benefit? +19 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +36 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +78 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +44 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +43 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +49 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +62 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +36 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +59 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +63 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +43 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +99 more

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Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Moisturizing Day Cream SPF 15

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