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Phasilab Instant Protect Fluid SPF 50+

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Glycyrrhetinic acid 0.3% - 0.75%Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4.3% - 6.4%

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Product summary

We assess that "Phasilab - Instant Protect Fluid SPF 50+" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (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).

As a plus, this sunscreen uses some of the new generation UV filters (Tinosorb M). These filters are more stable and more gentle on the skin.

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 1.90% - 2.90%, avobenzone 3.20% - 4.80% and tinosorb m 4.30% - 6.40%.

Irritation risk

It contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. 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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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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 1.9% - 2.9%

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

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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.2% - 4.8%

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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.

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4.3% - 6.4%

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

Tinosorb M. A UV filter. Is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It also provides some protection against visible light. It is photostable and can also be used to improve photostability of other sunscreen ingredients. Its physical properties help to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. It can leave a slight white cast. Unfortunately, it is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Anti-aging

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Skin is further protected from visible signs of ageing as the natural hyaluronic acid capital is protected, ensuring the skin remains hydrated and supple.

Source: Face the future

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.

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).

glycyrrhetinic acid 0.3% - 0.75%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation

Moisturizing

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Read More Protect ultra sensitive skin from sun damage with Phasilab Instant Protect Fluid SPF 50+, now available at Face the Future Advanced Skin Clinic and Online Shop.

Source: Face the future

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: cyclomethicone.

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: cyclomethicone, dicaprylyl carbonate.

cyclomethicone 2.2% - 3.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

dicaprylyl carbonate 5.5% - 8.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

glyceryl stearate 1.2% - 1.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (glycyrrhetinic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

glycyrrhetinic acid 0.3% - 0.75%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation

tocopheryl acetate 0.45% - 1%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

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.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

glycyrrhetinic acid 0.3% - 0.75%

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

Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4.3% - 6.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

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Potential irritants

propylene glycol 0.85% - 1.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

decyl glucoside 0.55% - 1.3%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

dicaprylyl carbonate 5.5% - 8.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4.3% - 6.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cyclomethicone, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Propylene glycol, Decyl glucoside, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Disodium edta, Xanthan gum, Chlorphenesin, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate

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WIMJ similarity score		40%	39%	39%	34%	33%	33%	31%	30%	30%	30%
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Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride cyclopentasiloxane +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: dimethicone ethylhexyl triazone +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride cyclopentasiloxane +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylhexyl butamido triazone +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: ascophyllum nodosum extract caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter diethylhexyl butamido triazone +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: dimethicone glycerin +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone glycerin +7 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: dimethicone ethylhexyl triazone +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate ethylhexyl triazone +2 more
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Potential Irritants	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +14 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? silica Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +29 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Phasilab Instant Protect Fluid SPF 50+

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Product summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-oxidation

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