Piz Buin - Tan and Protect Spray SPF 15

Piz Buin Tan and Protect Spray SPF 15

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WORKS FOR
  • Anti-aging
  • Moisturizing
  • Sun protection
KEY INGREDIENTS
  • acetyl hexapeptide-1
  • bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
  • butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
  • c12-15 alkyl benzoate
  • octocrylene
  • +2 more
PROMISES
FULFILLED
62 /100
IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
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Formula review

WIMJ summary

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
octocrylene
Offers UVB protection
Does not offer UVA I protection
Does not offer UVA II protection
Is photo stable
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
Offers UVB protection
Offers UVA I protection
Offers UVA II protection
Is photo stable
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
cross
Offers UVA I protection
Offers UVA II protection
Is photo stable
ethylhexyl salicylate
Offers UVB protection
Does not offer UVA I protection
Does not offer UVA II protection
Is photo stable
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WIMJ summary

This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-1. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough 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).

Ingredient Effectiveness Concentration Irritancy
MEDIUM
meets threshold
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What does the product description say?
"Fortified with an advanced UVA/UVB sun filter system to provide broad spectrum protection, the luxurious spray delivers long-lasting hydration to help prevent peeling, whilst a dose of IllumitoneTM enhances the natural tanning process without staining clothes, swimsuits or towels."
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WIMJ summary

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-1

Ingredient Effectiveness Concentration Irritancy
HIGH
meets threshold
MEDIUM
meets threshold
LOW
meets threshold

Potential irritants

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient Estimated concentration
Plain old water
40% - 60%
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
5.3% - 7.9%
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
3.7% - 5.6%
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
3.1% - 4.7%
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
2.1% - 3.1%
An emollient that helps soften the skin
1.7% - 2.6%
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.
1.9% - 2.8%
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.
1.8% - 2.7%
1.1% - 1.6%
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
0.85% - 1.25%
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
0.55% - 1.25%
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
0.45% - 1.05%
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
0.45% - 1.05%
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
0.4% - 0.95%
Helps oil and water mix together
0.3% - 0.75%
Used to thicken the product's consistency
0.15% - 0.65%
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
0.15% - 0.6%
Stabilizes the product formulation
0.15% - 0.5%
Used to adjust the product's pH
0.1% - 0.4%
Used to increase stability of product formulations
0.1% - 0.4%
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
0.1% - 0.35%
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
0.05% - 0.3%
A preservative
0.05% - 0.25%
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
0.05% - 0.1%
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