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PESTLO Saferecipe Sun Essence
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
zinc oxide
5.8% -
7.1%
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
titanium dioxide
3.8% -
4.6%
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
Anti-aging
centella asiatica extract
0.7% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
lysine
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
serine
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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Evens skin tone
pinus pinaster bark extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but evidence of effectiveness of topical application is lacking. It can be an INCI name for the trademarked ingredient Pycnogenol (but could also be a different type of this plant's bark extract)
alanine
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
Moisturizing
ceramide np
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
arginine
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
fructooligosaccharides
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
pinus pinaster bark extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but evidence of effectiveness of topical application is lacking. It can be an INCI name for the trademarked ingredient Pycnogenol (but could also be a different type of this plant's bark extract)
centella asiatica extract
0.7% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
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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: 0
Potential irritants
rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
pullulan
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.7% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
tocopherol
0.35% -
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
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Potential irritants
rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
pullulan
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
cyclomethicone
5.9% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
zinc oxide
5.8% -
7.1%
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, Cyclomethicone, Zinc oxide, Propanediol, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Caprylyl methicone, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, 1,2-hexanediol, Disteardimonium hectorite, Magnesium sulfate, Salvia hispanica seed extract, Centella asiatica extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, C30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Hydrogen dimethicone, Aluminum hydroxide, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Stearic acid, Fructooligosaccharides, Saccharide hydrolysate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Pullulan, Pentylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octyldodecanol, Panthenol, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Butylene glycol, Dibutyl adipate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Undecane, Tridecane, Tocopherol, Phosphatidylcholine, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Phenyl trimethicone, Pinus pinaster bark extract, Ceramide np, Glycine, Glutamic acid, Serine, Lysine, Alanine, Arginine, Threonine, Proline, Helianthus annuus seed oil
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- ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cells
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- Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmetics
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- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
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- Vitamin E and Skin Health
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- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
- Effect of Topical Application of Glycine and Proline on Recalcitrant Leg Ulcers of Prolidase Deficiency
- Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytes
- Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
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- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
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