Rimmel 9-in-1 Beauty Balm BB Cream with SPF 15, Medium Dark
Works for
1 of 4 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 15 · 2 UV filters · Partial spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
Moisturizing8 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Dark Sunscreen BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 15 9 benefits in 1, our light-weight long-lasting BB Cream 1) Hydrates for up to 24hr 2) Primes 3) Protects with Broad Spectrum SPF 15 4) Helps minimise the appearance of pores 5) Smoothes 6) Conceals & covers for an even skin tone 7) Mattifies 8) Brightens and 9) Provides all day long comfort on the skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, 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).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“Dark Sunscreen BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 15 9 benefits in 1, our light-weight long-lasting BB Cream 1) Hydrates for up to 24hr 2) Primes 3) Protects with Broad Spectrum SPF 15 4) Helps minimise the appearance of pores 5) Smoothes 6) Conceals & covers for an even skin tone 7) Mattifies 8) Brightens and 9) Provides all day long comfort on the skin.”
This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“if used as directed with other sun protection measures (see Directions), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl salicylate + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cyclopentasiloxane~7.1–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneIsononyl isononanoate~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeButylene glycol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolGlycerin~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinMagnesium sulfate~1.5–1.9%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBenzyl salicylate~0.95–1.15%
Bht~0.7–1.05%
Bis-peg/ppg-14/14 dimethicone~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Bis-peg/ppg-14/14 dimethiconeButylphenyl methylpropional~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalCitronellol~0.45–0.7%
Dimethicone crosspolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerDisodium edta~0.45–0.65%
Disteardimonium hectorite~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteGeraniol~0.3–0.6%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.3–0.55%
Laureth-7~0.3–0.6%
Lecithin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinLimonene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.2–0.4%
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamatePropylene carbonate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateSilica dimethyl silylate~0.25–0.5%
Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneXanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumChlorphenesin~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTitanium dioxide~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isononyl isononanoate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Magnesium sulfate, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl salicylate, Bht, Bis-peg/ppg-14/14 dimethicone, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Citronellol, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Disodium edta, Disteardimonium hectorite, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Laureth-7, Lecithin, Limonene, Linalool, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Propylene carbonate, Silica dimethyl silylate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Xanthan gum, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides
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Product summary
We do not recommend "Rimmel - 9-in-1 Beauty Balm BB Cream with SPF 15, Medium Dark" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.
It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.
Sunscreen filters
This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. The organic filters in the product are: octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 4.43$ up to 6.99$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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