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Revision Skincare Intellishade Original SPF45 Pro Size
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
zinc oxide
3%
Irritation risk:
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
titanium dioxide
3.5%
Irritation risk:
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
Irritation risk:
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
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Revision Intellishade Original SPF45 8 oz Pro Size age-defying tinted moisturizer with sunscreen Award-winning formula that leaves a healthy, natural glow.
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A peptide. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, support skin's barrier function and might have some slight anti-aging effect through stimulating skin's own production of hyaluronic acid
palmitoyl tripeptide-5
0.6% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
epigallocatechin gallate
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A polyphenol found in tea. This particular compound abbreviated EGCG is the most powerful antioxidant among those extracted from tea (usually green tea). Unfortunately, EGCG is unstable, requires a low pH (below 4) to prevent quick degradation, and does not penetrate the skin very well. This is why the full anti-oxidant effect of EGCG is typically not realized when it is added to topical skincare
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Moisturizes and blends naturally with the color of your skin .
faex
0.5% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Yeast extract. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
dimethicone
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
cetyl dimethicone
1.1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture
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Evens skin tone
epigallocatechin gallate
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A polyphenol found in tea. This particular compound abbreviated EGCG is the most powerful antioxidant among those extracted from tea (usually green tea). Unfortunately, EGCG is unstable, requires a low pH (below 4) to prevent quick degradation, and does not penetrate the skin very well. This is why the full anti-oxidant effect of EGCG is typically not realized when it is added to topical skincare
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
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Anti-oxidation
ubiquinone
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
epigallocatechin gallate
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A polyphenol found in tea. This particular compound abbreviated EGCG is the most powerful antioxidant among those extracted from tea (usually green tea). Unfortunately, EGCG is unstable, requires a low pH (below 4) to prevent quick degradation, and does not penetrate the skin very well. This is why the full anti-oxidant effect of EGCG is typically not realized when it is added to topical skincare
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
betula alba bark extract
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing
Has astringent properties. Creates a tightening and drying effect on the skin. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
plankton extract
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
yeast extract
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
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Potential irritants
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
betula alba bark extract
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing
Has astringent properties. Creates a tightening and drying effect on the skin. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
plankton extract
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
All ingredients
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
titanium dioxide
3.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
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Ingredient list view
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Jojoba esters, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexyl stearate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Hexyl laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Cetyl dimethicone, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Betula alba bark extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Plankton extract, Beeswax, Dimethicone, Squalane, Tocopheryl acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Hydrogenated castor oil, Lecithin, Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, Glyceryl caprylate, Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate, Yeast extract, Faex, Boron nitride, Epigallocatechin gallate, Ubiquinone, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Unknown, Mel, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl isostearate, Chlorphenesin, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Xanthan gum, Magnesium chloride, Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid, Iron oxides
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- Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
- Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen products
- Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorods
- ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cells
- Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysates
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Double-blind, half-face study comparing topical vitamin C and vehicle for rejuvenation of photodamage
- Application of tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid in cosmetic formulations: Stability studies and in vivo efficacy
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
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- Safety Assessment of Boron Nitride as Used in Cosmetics
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- Comparative Evaluation of Different Co-Antioxidants on the Photochemical- and Functional-Stability of Epigallocatechin-3-gallate in Topical Creams Exposed to Simulated Sunlight