Name: Purlisse - Ageless Glow Serum BB Cream SPF 40
Brand: Purlisse

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish
Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

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.

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 1.5% - 1.8%

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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 2.6% - 3.2%

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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

homosalate 4% - 4.9%

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

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against 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. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Bakuchiol plant based retinol alternative is a concentrated antioxidant that can reduce discoloration, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and firm the skin.

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, bakuchiol.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

This product can also 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.

adenosine 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

bakuchiol 26% - 31%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation

hyaluronic acid 5.3% - 6.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Vitamin C is known to reduce hyperpigmentation and protect skin from damaging free radicals.

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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).

bakuchiol 26% - 31%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation

arbutin 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin

Anti-blemish

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains bakuchiol.

bakuchiol 26% - 31%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Vitamin C is known to reduce hyperpigmentation and protect skin from damaging free radicals.

Source: purlisse

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": hyaluronic acid, butylene glycol.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

bacillus ferment 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

hyaluronic acid 5.3% - 6.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

synthetic beeswax 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (bakuchiol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - arbutin, cornus officinalis fruit extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

bakuchiol 26% - 31%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation

arbutin 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin

cornus officinalis fruit extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that contains anti-oxidants. It might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used to help preserve the product formulation

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bakuchiol 26% - 31%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation

tocopherol 0.35% - 0.65%

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

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

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sorbitan sesquioleate 0.5% - 0.75%

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Works for: Cleansing

Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil 0.25% - 0.5%

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A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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bakuchiol 26% - 31%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation

unspecified form of vitamin c 11% - 13%

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hyaluronic acid 5.3% - 6.5%

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

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

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Bakuchiol, Unspecified form of vitamin c, Hyaluronic acid, Water, Homosalate, Isotridecyl isononanoate, Zinc oxide, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77492, Butylene glycol, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Arbutin, Synthetic beeswax, Ci 77491, Ci 77499, Sodium chloride, Tribehenin, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Stearalkonium hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan isostearate, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Olea europaea fruit oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Michelia alba flower oil, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Tocopherol, Jasminum officinale oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Bacillus ferment, Cornus officinalis fruit extract, Crataegus oxyacantha fruit extract, Gardenia jasminoides fruit extract, Lycium chinense fruit extract, Schisandra chinensis fruit extract, Linalool, Limonene

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WIMJ similarity score		73%	73%	68%	67%	57%	45%	44%	43%	43%	43%	43%
SPF	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bakuchiol adenosine +10 more	Common: bakuchiol adenosine +3 more Other: hexapeptide-2 retinol +18 more	Common: bakuchiol adenosine +3 more Other: hexapeptide-2 retinol +18 more	Common: homosalate Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane creatine +5 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride zinc oxide Other:	Common: bakuchiol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate camellia sinensis leaf extract +3 more	Common: adenosine arbutin +2 more Other: beeswax cyclopentasiloxane +3 more	Common: adenosine titanium dioxide +1 more Other: niacinamide dimethicone +5 more	Common: adenosine titanium dioxide +2 more Other: niacinamide c13-16 isoparaffin +6 more	Common: adenosine titanium dioxide +1 more Other: niacinamide butyloctyl salicylate +1 more	Common: adenosine titanium dioxide +1 more Other: niacinamide dimethicone +7 more	Common: adenosine homosalate Other: ascorbyl glucoside glycerin +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +20 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? +36 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? +36 more	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +13 more	glyceryl olivate Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? artemisia princeps extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more	sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	bakuchiol Has skin benefit? unspecified form of vitamin c Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +75 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +75 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +11 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +20 more

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Purlisse Ageless Glow Serum BB Cream SPF 40

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

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Anti-blemish

Moisturizing

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Anti-oxidation

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