Payot Sunny Creme Divine - Invisible Sunscreen SPF50

SPF 50

WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
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KEY INGREDIENTS

ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
cocos nucifera oil
diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate
ethylhexyl triazone
glycerin
helianthus annuus sprout extract
hippophae rhamnoides oil
homosalate
octocrylene
tocopherol
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90 /100

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

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Formula review

WIMJ summary

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

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

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.

Organic filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate
octocrylene
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
homosalate
ethylhexyl triazone

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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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate	MEDIUM
tocopherol	LOW

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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).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate	MEDIUM

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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, propylene 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: cocos nucifera oil, hippophae rhamnoides oil.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
helianthus annuus sprout extract	HIGH
hippophae rhamnoides oil	HIGH
cocos nucifera oil	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
homosalate
octocrylene
diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
dicaprylyl carbonate Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin	5.2% - 6.4%
dibutyl adipate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency	4.5% - 5.5%
homosalate A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation	3.7% - 4.5%
octocrylene 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	3.3% - 4%
diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet	2.5% - 3.1%
ethylhexyl triazone Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet	2.1% - 2.6%
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.	1.9% - 2.4%
nylon-12 Used to create a nice product consistency	1.3% - 1.6%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	1.1% - 1.3%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	0.75% - 1.15%
peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture	0.65% - 1%
pentaerythrityl distearate	0.55% - 0.85%
terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking	0.5% - 0.75%
helianthus annuus sprout extract Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can help support the skin barrier	0.45% - 0.65%
cocos nucifera oil An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic	0.45% - 0.65%
tocopheryl acetate 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.	0.45% - 0.65%
caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract	0.35% - 0.65%
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)	0.35% - 0.65%
hippophae rhamnoides oil A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.	0.35% - 0.6%
tocopherol 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	0.3% - 0.55%
rosa canina fruit extract A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking	0.25% - 0.45%
c20-22 alcohols	0.25% - 0.45%
sodium benzoate A preservative	0.25% - 0.45%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.25% - 0.45%
chlorphenesin A preservative	0.16% - 0.32%
propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin	0.2% - 0.4%
o-cymen-5-ol A preservative	0.05% - 0.1%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.15% - 0.3%
alcohol denat. Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products	0.15% - 0.3%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.15% - 0.3%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.15% - 0.25%
c20-22 alkyl phosphate	0.1% - 0.2%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.05% - 0.1%
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