PRODUCT REVIEW

Paul & Joe Suntan Body Primer SPF 6

Works for:

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Moisturizing
Evens skin tone

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Sun protection

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Argania spinosa kernel oil 1.7% - 2.1%Pancratium maritimum extract 0.95% - 1.15%

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Product summary

We do not recommend "Paul & Joe - Suntan Body Primer SPF 6" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.

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

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: octinoxate 3.90% - 4.70%.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be medium. 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 55.80$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Gives fresh moisture to skin that tends to dry with UV rays. Floral sweet scent.

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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, butylene glycol.

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, argania spinosa kernel oil.

triethylhexanoin 2.2% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

dimethicone 0.45% - 0.7%

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

glycerin 4.7% - 5.7%

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

Evens skin tone

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

pancratium maritimum extract 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might help reduce hyperpigmentation

Sun protection

This product does not offer sun protection, or it is very low.

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 3.9% - 4.7%

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

titanium dioxide 0.1% - 0.15%

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

argania spinosa kernel oil 1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

pancratium maritimum extract 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might help reduce hyperpigmentation

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 3.9% - 4.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

alcohol 2% - 2.5%

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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

Comodogenic ingredients

sorbitan oleate 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

butylene glycol 7% - 8.6%

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

glycerin 4.7% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Triethylhexanoin, Alcohol, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Sphacelaria scoparia extract, Pancratium maritimum extract, Bht, Peg-80 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium acrylate/acrolein copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Sorbitan oleate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Triceteareth-4 phosphate, Behenyl alcohol, Polysorbate 80, Petrolatum, Sodium hydroxide, Hydrogenated rapeseed oil, Unknown, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Mica, Titanium dioxide

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WIMJ similarity score		45%	38%	32%	30%	30%	30%	30%	29%	28%	27%
SPF	SPF 6	SPF 20	SPF 30	SPF 20	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	petrolatum dimethicone +5 more	Common: petrolatum dimethicone +3 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone myristyl myristate +6 more	Common: petrolatum dimethicone +1 more Other: sodium hyaluronate zinc oxide	Common: petrolatum ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +1 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +1 more Other: panthenol hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid +5 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: glycerin dimethicone Other: ceramide eop ceramide np +7 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: beta-sitosterol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +7 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Other: cyclopentasiloxane sodium hyaluronate +1 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin Other: acetyl hexapeptide-1 bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? pancratium maritimum extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +9 more	iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +6 more	menthol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +2 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +3 more	myristic acid Has skin benefit? sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate Has skin benefit? +5 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +14 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +17 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +39 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +20 more	petrolatum Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +5 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +24 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +11 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +36 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Paul & Joe Suntan Body Primer SPF 6

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What can the product work for?

Works for

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Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Sun protection

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