Physicians Formula Organic Wear Ivory to Fair Organics Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 . Peg
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 15 · 1 UV filter · Partial spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
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.
MoisturizingHelianthus annuus seed oil, Persea gratissima oil + 7 moreGood evidence
“Organic Wear Ivory to Fair Organics Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 .”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimLimited evidence
“Lightweight tinted moisturizer hydrates skin and evens out skin tone with sheer and natural coverage; Infused with Organic Water to help nourish and restore skin's moisture balance; SPF 15 naturally protects skin from environmental damage for a healthy-looking complexion.”
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water, Alcohol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- High
Water~12–18%
Alcohol~5.3–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholLavandula angustifolia oil~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilPersea gratissima oil~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilLecithin~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinGlycine soja extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cannabis sativa seed oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Cannabis sativa seed oilTalc~1.1–1.6%
Titanium dioxide5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideButyrospermum parkii butter~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterOlea europaea fruit unsaponifiables~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Garcinia indica seed butter~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It mostly contains oleic acid which is not the most effective emollient to prevent water loss, but might have an anti-inflammatory effect
More about Garcinia indica seed butterAlginic acid~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aluminum hydroxide~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideCetearyl alcohol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCetearyl wheat bran glycosides~0.15–0.55%
Glyceryl stearate se~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seHydrated silica~0.2–0.75%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water, Water, Alcohol, Unknown, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Lecithin, Glycine soja extract, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Talc, Titanium dioxide, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Olea europaea fruit unsaponifiables, Garcinia indica seed butter, Alginic acid, Aluminum hydroxide, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl wheat bran glycosides, Glyceryl stearate se, Hydrated silica, Unknown, Xanthan gum
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Product summary
"Physicians Formula - Organic Wear Ivory to Fair Organics Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15. Peg" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.
This moisturizer should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.
Sunscreen filters
This moisturizer is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide for sun protection. Titanium dioxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) as a Resource for Green Cosmeticstandfonline.com
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