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ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++

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

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Key actives

Niacinamide 1.6% - 2%Allantoin 0.3% - 0.55%

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Product summary

We assess that "ROUND LAB - Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

As a plus, this sunscreen uses some of the new generation UV filters (Tinosorb M). These filters are more stable and more gentle on the skin.

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: uvinul a plus 3.60% - 4.40%, uvasorb heb 1.10% - 1.40%, uvinul t 2.50% - 3.00% and tinosorb m 1.90% - 2.30%.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.

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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.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 3.6% - 4.4%

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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

diethylhexyl butamido triazone 1.1% - 1.4%

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

Uvasorb HEB. A UV filter. Is effective against UVB and UVA II rays (but not UVA I). It is photostable. Unfortunately, is not approved by FDA (US) yet

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

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

Tinosorb M. A UV filter. Is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It also provides some protection against visible light. It is photostable and can also be used to improve photostability of other sunscreen ingredients. Its physical properties help to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. It can leave a slight white cast. Unfortunately, it is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glyceryl glucoside.

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).

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

glycerin 0.6% - 0.95%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

glyceryl glucoside 0.35% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer

hyaluronic acid 0.45% - 0.65%

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

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

niacinamide 1.6% - 2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

allantoin 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

Anti-aging

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

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 0.2% - 0.4%

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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)

niacinamide 1.6% - 2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

hyaluronic acid 0.45% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Evens skin tone

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).

niacinamide 1.6% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

ascorbic acid 0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.3% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 1.6% - 2%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Antibacterial

allantoin 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Anti-blemish, Reduces redness, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Potential irritants

pinus sylvestris leaf oil 0.3% - 0.5%

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An essential oil from pine tree. Can be irritating

anthemis nobilis flower oil 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory

An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

dibutyl adipate 6.3% - 7.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

propanediol 4.2% - 5.1%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Dibutyl adipate, Propanediol, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexyl triazone, Niacinamide, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Caprylyl methicone, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Betula platyphylla japonica juice, Sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Glyceryl glucoside, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Portulaca oleracea extract, Artemisia annua extract, Pinus sylvestris leaf oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ascorbic acid, Adenosine, Pentylene glycol, Behenyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Decyl glucoside, Tromethamine, Xanthan gum, T-butyl alcohol, Tocopherol, Carbomer

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WIMJ similarity score		100%	100%	98%	98%	97%	97%	96%	96%	95%	94%	92%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +11 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +6 more Other: salvia hispanica seed extract centella asiatica extract	Common: niacinamide adenosine +6 more Other: salvia hispanica seed extract centella asiatica extract	Common: niacinamide adenosine +7 more Other: panthenol phytosphingosine +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +7 more Other: madecassoside madecassic acid +8 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +11 more Other:	Common: niacinamide adenosine +6 more Other: phytosphingosine ceramide 1 +1 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +6 more Other: persea gratissima fruit extract centella asiatica extract	Common: niacinamide adenosine +7 more Other: madecassoside madecassic acid +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +9 more Other: madecassoside panthenol +5 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +6 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract cocos nucifera fruit extract +2 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +6 more Other: ceramide np phytosphingosine
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Potential Irritants	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +14 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? coptis japonica root extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? coptis japonica root extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +17 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +14 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +16 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +11 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil Has skin benefit? melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? +17 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +15 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? oryza sativa extract Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +40 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++

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Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-blemish

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

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