PRODUCT REVIEW

PharmaClinix Moisturix Cream SPF25 For Women

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Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

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Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Sun protection

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Key actives

Allantoin 0.25% - 0.45%Tocopherol 0.3% - 0.6%

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Product summary

"PharmaClinix - Moisturix Cream SPF25 For Women" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this moisturizer is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: avobenzone and octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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 28.99£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Moisturix Cream SPF25 For Women

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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, persea gratissima oil.

sesamum indicum seed oil 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

dimethicone 0.45% - 0.65%

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 1.2% - 1.5%

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

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 4.7% - 5.8%

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

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 2.1% - 2.6%

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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 0.45% - 0.65%

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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

What does the product description say?

Pharmaclinix Moisturix Cream Spf25 contains the best balance of fine moisturising and protection for darker skin, maintaining colour and even skin tone.

Source: Feelunique

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

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).

prunus amygdalus dulcis oil 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that softens the skin

tocopherol 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Pharmaclinix Moisturix Cream Spf25 contains the best balance of fine moisturising and protection for darker skin, maintaining colour and even skin tone.

Source: Feelunique

This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

allantoin 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

tocopherol 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

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

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

4-methylbenzylidene camphor 2.6% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

A UV filter

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 2.1% - 2.6%

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Works for: Sun protection

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 5.9% - 7.2%

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%

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Plain old water

cetearyl alcohol 5.9% - 7.2%

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

unknown 0% - 0%

Irritation risk:

The ingredient is not recognized

Ingredient list view

Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Unknown, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Krameria triandra root extract, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Peg-4 olivate, Glycerin, Persea gratissima oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Butylene glycol, Arnica montana flower extract, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Titanium dioxide, Alumina, Simethicone, Panthenol, Parfum, Dmdm hydantoin, Allantoin, Disodium edta, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Bha, Propylparaben, Triethanolamine, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol

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WIMJ similarity score		49%	49%	48%	48%	48%	48%	47%	46%	46%	46%
SPF	SPF 25	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 40	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +9 more	Common: panthenol tocopherol +5 more Other: urea linoleic acid +18 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +4 more Other: bakuchiol alpha-arbutin +9 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: benzophenone-3 camellia oleifera leaf extract +3 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +3 more Other: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate +6 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate butyloctyl salicylate +4 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside camellia sinensis leaf extract +4 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: centella asiatica extract ethylhexyl triazone +5 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +3 more Other: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine dimethiconol +2 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate carnosine +7 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	geraniol Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +16 more	morus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	aroma Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +20 more	epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? methylisothiazolinone Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +10 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate/carrot polypeptide Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +18 more	zinc gluconate Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +13 more	melissa officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +35 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +45 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +29 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +32 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

PharmaClinix Moisturix Cream SPF25 For Women

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