We do not recommend "Physicians Formula - Triple Defense Multicolor Stick SPF 20" 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 contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

It contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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.

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The product retails for 112.96A$ in Australia and for 9.89$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

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).

cera microcristallina 2.1% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency

dimethicone 6.8% - 8.3%

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

methicone 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface

Sun protection

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.

titanium dioxide 11%

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

zinc oxide 1.9%

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

This ultra-blendable, miracle blurring formula features our 360 Total Defense Complex to defend against harmful sunrays (SPF), blue light (RPF), and pollution (PPF), helping to reduce the signs of aging with effortless color for a completely natural, all-over look.

Source: Ulta

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.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no 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).

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

ascorbyl palmitate 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

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

dimethicone 6.8% - 8.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.9% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

ci 75470 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Carmine. A colorant. Can be an allergen

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

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

plankton extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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titanium dioxide 11%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

zinc oxide 1.9%

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

triethylhexanoin 30% - 36%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Ingredient list view

Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Triethylhexanoin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethicone, Polyethylene, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Oryza sativa bran protein, Polymethyl methacrylate, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Silica dimethyl silylate, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Silica, Parfum, Brassica campestris/aleurites fordi oil copolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Castor oil phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Methicone, Curcumin, Citric acid, Bht, Ascorbyl palmitate, Water, Lecithin, Plankton extract, Ci 75470, Iron oxides, Mica

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SPF	SPF 20	SPF 50	SPF 40	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 44	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +2 more Other: 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol hydrogenated jojoba oil	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate camellia sinensis extract +3 more	Common: titanium dioxide triethylhexanoin +3 more Other: capryloyl salicylic acid panthenol +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride cera microcristallina +3 more Other: beeswax ethylhexyl hydroxystearate +2 more	Common: dimethicone methicone +2 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane octyldodecyl neopentanoate +2 more	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +2 more Other: artemia extract butyloctyl salicylate +1 more	Common: dimethicone methicone +3 more Other: alpha-arbutin cyclopentasiloxane +3 more	Common: methicone titanium dioxide +2 more Other: lactobionic acid gluconolactone +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride titanium dioxide +2 more Other: niacinamide glycerin +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate glycerin
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	ci 75470 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +8 more	disodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? peg-8 laurate Has skin benefit? +3 more	vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract Has skin benefit? punica granatum extract Has skin benefit? +5 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate Has skin benefit?	citric acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +2 more	c9-15 fluoroalcohol phosphate Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? olea europaea leaf extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +9 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +32 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +22 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +16 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +38 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +22 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +17 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +36 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +26 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +20 more

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Physicians Formula Triple Defense Multicolor Stick SPF 20

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