PRODUCT REVIEW
Piz Buin Glacier Cream - High SPF30
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Sun protection
- Moisturizing
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Sun protection
Irritation risk:
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.
diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
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
octocrylene
4.8% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
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
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Enriched with Glycerin, the balm infuses skin with moisture, helping to alleviate feelings of tightness and discomfort while preventing extreme winter dryness.
cera microcristallina
1.8% -
2.7%
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
petrolatum
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
paraffinum liquidum
6.7% -
10.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
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Anti-aging
tocopherol
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
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
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
parfum
0.05% -
0.1%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
octocrylene
4.8% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
dimethicone
3.9% -
5.8%
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
petrolatum
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.05% -
0.1%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
octocrylene
4.8% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
petrolatum
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
paraffinum liquidum
6.7% -
10.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
octocrylene
4.8% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
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Ingredient list view
Petrolatum, Paraffinum liquidum, Octocrylene, Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Cera microcristallina, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Glyceryl stearate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Glyceryl behenate, Titanium dioxide, Silica, Hydrogenated castor oil, Unknown, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Aluminum hydroxide, Stearic acid, Tocopherol, Parfum
Sources
- A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oil
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate
- Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Production