PRODUCT REVIEW
Patyka Sun Face Cream SPF50+ Bio
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
titanium dioxide
2.6% -
3.2%
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
5.2% -
6.3%
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
Anti-aging
tocopherol
0.5% -
0.75%
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
glycerin
1.5% -
1.9%
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
sodium hyaluronate
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.5% -
0.75%
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
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Anti-oxidation
haematococcus pluvialis extract
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
tocopherol
0.5% -
0.75%
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
prunus armeniaca kernel oil
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An emollient that helps soften the skin
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Sun protection |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
parfum
1.3% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
alcohol
0.05% -
0.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.2% -
0.35%
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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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
tocopherol
0.5% -
0.75%
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
prunus armeniaca kernel oil
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the skin
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Potential irritants
parfum
1.3% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
alcohol
0.05% -
0.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.2% -
0.35%
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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caprylic/capric triglyceride
6.3% -
7.7%
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
zinc oxide
5.2% -
6.3%
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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Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Zinc oxide, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Pentylene glycol, Titanium dioxide, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Glycerin, Parfum, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium hyaluronate, Pongamol, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Xanthan gum, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Cellulose gum, Sodium phytate, Isostearic acid, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Alumina, Stearic acid, Alcohol, Citric acid
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- ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cells
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