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Piel Cosmetics Spectrum Cream SPF 50 Sunscreen cream for face

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Anti-aging
Sun protection
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone

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Key actives

Oenothera biennis oil 0.2% - 0.4%Panthenol 0.75% - 1.15%

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Product summary

We believe that "Piel Cosmetics - Spectrum Cream SPF 50 Sunscreen cream for face" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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).

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 3.10% - 3.80%, uvinul a plus 4.40% - 5.40%, octinoxate 5.50% - 6.70% and uvinul t 2.50% - 3.10%.

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 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.

What can the product work for?

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.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 4.4% - 5.4%

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

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.1% - 3.8%

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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 5.5% - 6.7%

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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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Сounteracts premature aging, in particular photoaging and wrinkles.

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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.

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.25%

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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?

Provides prevention of the occurrence and further aggravation of hyperpigmentation.

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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).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Spectrum Cream SPF 50 Sunscreen cream for face

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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: artemia extract, betaine.

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 oil, oenothera biennis oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

panthenol 0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

betaine 0.3% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

glycine soja oil 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

oenothera biennis oil 0.2% - 0.4%

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

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

panthenol 0.75% - 1.15%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5.5% - 6.7%

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Works for: Sun protection

myristyl alcohol 0.2% - 0.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

glycine soja oil 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5.5% - 6.7%

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Works for: Sun protection

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 4.4% - 5.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Propylheptyl caprylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl triazone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl stearate, Behenyl alcohol, Panthenol, Disodium cetearyl sulfosuccinate, Caprylyl methicone, Artemia extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Silver citrate, Tocopheryl acetate, Betaine, Glycerin, Hydrogenated lecithin, Mel, Pectin, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan gum, Sodium phytate, Oenothera biennis oil, Zinc oxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Stearyl dimethicone, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Lecithin, Lauryl alcohol, Myristyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Citric acid, Sodium polyacrylate, Parfum, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

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WIMJ similarity score		53%	58%	57%	56%	56%	55%	55%	54%	54%	54%	54%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	panthenol betaine +13 more	Common: panthenol diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +5 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate carnosine +7 more	Common: panthenol diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: copper gluconate dimethicone +3 more	Common: panthenol cyclopentasiloxane +5 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: cocos nucifera fruit extract lactobacillus +2 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylhexyl butamido triazone +4 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate butyloctyl salicylate +5 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: ascorbic acid carnosine +13 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +4 more Other: bakuchiol alpha-arbutin +9 more	Common: panthenol diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +9 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol +3 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +11 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +11 more	melissa officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate/carrot polypeptide Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +21 more	aroma Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +20 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +24 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Piel Cosmetics Spectrum Cream SPF 50 Sunscreen cream for face

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Sunscreen filters

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

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Moisturizing

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