Piz Buin Allergy Sun Sensitive Skin Lotion SPF15 Med

Name: Piz Buin - Allergy Sun Sensitive Skin Lotion SPF15 Med
Brand: Piz Buin

SPF 15

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Sun protection

KEY INGREDIENTS

Avobenzone
c12-15 alkyl benzoate
cetearyl alcohol
cyclopentasiloxane
dimethicone
glycerin
Tinosorb M
octocrylene
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IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

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£7.99

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Size: 200 ml

Allergy Sun Sensitive Skin Lotion SPF15 Med

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Can the product deliver on its promises?

WIMJ summary for 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.

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.

Organic filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol
octocrylene
ethylhexyl salicylate

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What does the product description say?

"Product Information The lotion is especially developed for sun sensitive skin, it absorbs quickly and provides hours of moisturisation."

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

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, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycerin	HIGH
dimethicone	HIGH
cyclopentasiloxane	MEDIUM

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Sun protection
Moisturizing

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 62/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
octocrylene
vp/eicosene copolymer
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
ethylhexyl salicylate Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen	5.8% - 7.1%
c12-15 alkyl benzoate Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth	4.4% - 5.4%
octocrylene A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen	3.6% - 4.4%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	2.4% - 2.9%
cyclohexasiloxane A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels	1.9% - 2.4%
butylene glycol Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin	1.6% - 2%
vp/eicosene copolymer Used to improve the product adherence to the skin, for example, to pro-long the protective effect of sunscreens. Can be irritating to very sensitive skin	1.5% - 1.8%
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 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.	1.6% - 2%
dimethicone 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	1% - 1.2%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	0.75% - 1.15%
methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol Tinosorb M. A UV filter. Is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable and can also be used to improve photostability of other sunscreen ingredients. It is soluble in water, which helps to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. Unfortunately, it is not approved by the FDA (US) yet	0.75% - 1.1%
chrysanthemum parthenium extract Could have anti-inflammatory effect on skin, but can be irritating as well. Can be added to products for its smell	0.45% - 0.7%
hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid Might help to reduce inflammation in skin, but solid research is lacking	0.45% - 0.65%
pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture	0.45% - 0.7%
cyclopentasiloxane A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin	0.45% - 0.7%
acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer	0.4% - 0.65%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.4% - 0.6%
propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating	0.3% - 0.55%
ppg-5-ceteth-20 A solvent with some emollient properties	0.3% - 0.55%
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together	0.25% - 0.5%
ceteth-10 phosphate	0.3% - 0.6%
dicetyl phosphate	0.25% - 0.4%
decyl glucoside Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating	0.3% - 0.55%
potassium lactate	0.2% - 0.4%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.2% - 0.4%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.15% - 0.3%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.15% - 0.25%
bht A preservative	0.1% - 0.2%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.1% - 0.2%
potassium sorbate A preservative	0.1% - 0.2%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.05% - 0.1%
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