PRODUCT REVIEW

Saltee City Serum SPF+

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Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Sun protection

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%Panthenol 0.7% - 1.05%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, we assess that this product can provide reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because 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).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might find that you do not need an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

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: avobenzone 3.60% - 4.40%, uvinul a plus 6.90% - 8.50%, octinoxate 3.30% - 4.00%, octisalate 2.60% - 3.20%, octocrylene 4.80% - 5.80% and ensulizole 2.20% - 2.70%.

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 sunscreen 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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The product retails for 38.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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.

octocrylene 4.8% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

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

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

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.6% - 4.4%

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

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.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 6.9% - 8.5%

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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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

To smooth the appearance of fine lines, increase elasticity, and improve hydration.

Source: Face the future

This product can 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.

thermus thermophillus ferment 0.5% - 0.75%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

To make the complexion more radiant and to prevent hyper-pigmentation.

Source: Face the future

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).

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

To smooth the appearance of fine lines, increase elasticity, and improve hydration.

Source: Face the future

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, thermus thermophillus ferment.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylyl glycol.

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

panthenol 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

glycerin 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

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

caprylic/capric triglyceride 1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

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

panthenol 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 3.3% - 4%

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

rosa damascena flower water 0.95% - 1.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 6.9% - 8.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

octocrylene 4.8% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Octocrylene, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Rosa damascena flower water, Panthenol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Oryza sativa starch, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Butylene glycol, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Pinus sylvestris bark extract, Betula alba juice, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl glycol, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopherol, Persea gratissima oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid

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WIMJ similarity score		60%	57%	56%	56%	55%	55%	54%	54%	53%	53%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 70	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +10 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: gluconolactone butyloctyl salicylate +9 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: carnosine cocos nucifera oil +1 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +7 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine carnosine +8 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: dimethicone allantoin +1 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +4 more Other: niacinamide dimethicone +2 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide titanium dioxide +3 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: diethylhexyl butamido triazone bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +9 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: cocos nucifera fruit extract ethylhexyl triazone +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +18 more	polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +11 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +10 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +21 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +32 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Saltee City Serum SPF+

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Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

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Product summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

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