PRODUCT REVIEW
Sarah Chapman Eye Insurance SPF 30
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.
octocrylene
1.9% -
2.3%
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
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
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Illuminate the eyes with the Sarah Chapman Eye Insurance SPF30, a lightweight, tinted eye cream that helps protect and hydrate the delicate skin around the eyes.
cyclotetrapeptide-24 aminocyclohexane carboxylate
0.15% -
0.3%
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
palmitoyl tripeptide-5
0.2% -
0.35%
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
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.35%
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Hyaluronic Filling Spheres™ provide deep hydration, while an SPF of 30 helps protect the skin from sun and environmental damage.
cyclotetrapeptide-24 aminocyclohexane carboxylate
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
palmitoyl tripeptide-5
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
pantolactone
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Evens skin tone
albizia julibrissin bark extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
Anti-oxidation
polygonum aviculare extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that contains a flavanol Juglanin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce inflammation
albizia julibrissin bark extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
dunaliella salina extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
5% -
6.1%
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
propylene glycol
0.75% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.7% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
algin
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
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
0.15% -
0.3%
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
5% -
6.1%
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
propylene glycol
0.75% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.7% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
algin
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
All ingredients
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
5% -
6.1%
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Silica, Glycerin, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Octocrylene, Dicaprylyl ether, Propylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Biosaccharide gum-4, Coco-glucoside, Glycol palmitate, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Nylon-12 fluorescent brightener 230 salt, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, C20-22 alkyl phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, C20-22 alcohols, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Propanediol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Decyl glucoside, Ectoin, Lecithin, Polyvinylalcohol crosspolymer, Stearyl triethoxysilane, Algin, Dunaliella salina extract, Polygonum aviculare extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Xanthan gum, Bht, Benzylsulfonyl d-seryl homophenylalanine amidinobenzamide acetate, Diamond powder, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Pantolactone, T-butyl alcohol, Sigesbeckia orientalis extract, Tocopherol, Sodium hydroxide, Cyclotetrapeptide-24 aminocyclohexane carboxylate, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Iron oxides
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- Propylene Glycol
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- Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the year
- Dunaliella salina alga extract inhibits the production of interleukin-6, nitric oxide, and reactive oxygen species by regulating nuclear factor-κB/Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription in virus-infected RAW264.7 cells
- Biochemical composition and bioactivity screening of various extracts from Dunaliella salina, a green microalga
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