PRODUCT REVIEW

PCA SKIN Sheer Tint Eye Triple Complex Broad Spectrum SPF 30

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Bisabolol 1.1% - 1.6%Butyrospermum parkii butter 0.85% - 1.25%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "PCA SKIN - Sheer Tint Eye Triple Complex Broad Spectrum SPF 30" can offer reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: butyloctyl salicylate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.

Irritation risk

There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be low. 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 174.62A$ in Australia and from 66.00$ up to 76.56$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

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.

zinc oxide 15%

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

butyloctyl salicylate 1% - 1.45%

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

A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

This specially formulated eye cream boosts vitamin delivery to the source of what can be a problem area, boosting the skin and helping to smooth fine lines and imperfections that often appear there.

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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.

These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl tetrapeptide-5, n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate.

n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate 0.05% - 0.2%

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

acetyl tetrapeptide-5 23% - 35%

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Evens skin tone

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).

albizia julibrissin bark extract 5.1% - 7.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing

Moisturizing

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: cocos nucifera oil, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-5, n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate

dimethicone 0.1% - 0.5%

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 0.1% - 0.3%

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

n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate 0.05% - 0.2%

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

bisabolol 1.1% - 1.6%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Potential irritants

albizia julibrissin bark extract 5.1% - 7.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing

coco-glucoside 0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

cetearyl alcohol 0.35% - 0.8%

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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zinc oxide 15%

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

acetyl tetrapeptide-5 23% - 35%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

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

albizia julibrissin bark extract 5.1% - 7.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing

Ingredient list view

Zinc oxide, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Arachidyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, Behenyl alcohol, Bisabolol, Butylene glycol, Butyloctyl salicylate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Cellulose gum, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Citric acid, Coco-glucoside, Cocos nucifera oil, Darutoside, Diheptyl succinate, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Iron oxides, Microcrystalline cellulose, N-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate, Octyldodecyl oleate, Pentylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Silica, Sodium gluconate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Tocopherol, Water

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WIMJ similarity score		28%	26%	23%	23%	22%	21%	18%	18%	18%	18%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate acetyl tetrapeptide-5 +9 more	Common: bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +6 more Other: hyaluronic acid	Common: bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +6 more Other: carthamus tinctorius seed oil helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more	Common: bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +5 more Other: tocopherol	Common: bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +5 more Other: tocopherol	Common: dimethicone zinc oxide Other: 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol hydrogenated jojoba oil +2 more	Common: bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride erythritol +2 more	Common: bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +6 more Other: caffeine carthamus tinctorius seed oil +3 more	Common: bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +6 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more	Common: bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +6 more Other: carthamus tinctorius seed oil helianthus annuus seed oil	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate +3 more Other: ceramide eop ceramide np +6 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? albizia julibrissin bark extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +6 more	silybum marianum extract Has skin benefit? echinacea purpurea extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	disodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? peg-8 laurate Has skin benefit? +3 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +8 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis flower Has skin benefit? +10 more	spiraea ulmaria flower extract Has skin benefit? nasturtium officinale flower/leaf extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? acetyl tetrapeptide-5 Has skin benefit? +36 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +30 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +35 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +24 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +24 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +22 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? arachidyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +34 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf Has skin benefit? +35 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +32 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? arachidyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +30 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +42 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

PCA SKIN Sheer Tint Eye Triple Complex Broad Spectrum SPF 30

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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