
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
“Containing patented BSASM that softens and soothes weary skin keeping hydration on the skin by creating skin barrier.”
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, polyglutamic acid.
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: glycine soja sterols, phytosterols.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: oligopeptide-1, oligopeptide-3
“Plagentra Sunscreen Soothing Revolution Suncity Cream with Natural Ingredient and Vitamin C Formulated with EGF and FGF Serum Dual Sun Protection from UVA and UVB SPF40-1.”
This product contains oligopeptide-1, oligopeptide-3. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works. The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
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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
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateOctisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not 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
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateUsed 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
More about Butylene glycolA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneAmiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US. It can be irritating
More about Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamateWorks 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
More about Titanium dioxideAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Hexyl laurateUsed to improve the product adherence to the skin, for example, to pro-long the protective effect of sunscreens. Can be irritating to very sensitive skin
More about Vp/eicosene copolymerUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerThe same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaHelps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateUsed to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsMight be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidA 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.
More about Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractA plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Oligopeptide-1A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Oligopeptide-3Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, Titanium dioxide, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Hexyl laurate, Sorbitan stearate, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Alumina, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Persea gratissima oil, Phytosterols, Olea europaea fruit oil, Polysorbate 80, Xanthan gum, Glycine soja extract, Glycine soja sterols, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Tropolone, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Disodium edta, Polyglutamic acid, Centella asiatica extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Ethyl ether, Unknown, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-3
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| Ph.DropPlagentra Sunscreen Soothing Revolution Suncity Cream with Natural Ingredient and Vitamin C Formulated with EGF and FGF Serum Dual Sun Protection from UVA and UVB SPF40-1.58 OunceYOUR PRODUCT | THE FACE SHOPNatural Sun Eco No Shine Hydrating Sun Cream SPF50 PA 1 | DCLSkincare Super Sheer SPF50 Broad Spectrum Protection Sunscreen | Face Reality SkincarepowerMineral™ SPF 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 37% | 36% |
| Price | — | — | $61.12 | $38.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 15 | 4 of 15 | 5 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Madecassic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 40 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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We do not recommend "Ph. Drop - Plagentra Sunscreen Soothing Revolution Suncity Cream with Natural Ingredient and Vitamin C Formulated with EGF and FGF Serum Dual Sun Protection from UVA and UVB SPF40-1. 58 Ounce" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.
It should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.
This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: octinoxate, octisalate and amiloxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.
There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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.
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 27 studies and safety reviews.
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