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Sarah Chapman London Sun Protection Skinesis Skin Insurance SPF50 Invisible

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

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Key actives

Niacinamide 0.3% - 0.55%Allantoin 0.25% - 0.45%

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Product summary

We assess that "Sarah Chapman London - Sun Protection Skinesis Skin Insurance SPF50 Invisible" 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 sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 4.70% - 5.80%, uvinul a plus 3.20% - 4.00%, octinoxate 5.20% - 6.40%, uvinul t 2.60% - 3.20% and tinosorb m 0.75% - 1.10%.

Irritation risk

It contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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.

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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.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 3.2% - 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

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 4.7% - 5.8%

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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.

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 0.75% - 1.1%

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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

Anti-blemish

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains ethyl linoleate.

ethyl linoleate 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking

octadecenedioic acid 0.25% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps oil and water mix together. Might help suppress growth of acne-triggering bacteria in skin

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

Anti-aging

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.

These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: cyclotetrapeptide-24 aminocyclohexane carboxylate, nonapeptide-1.

nonapeptide-1 0.2% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

cyclotetrapeptide-24 aminocyclohexane carboxylate 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

panthenyl triacetate 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A stable oil-soluble derivative of vitamin B5. It can help support skin barrier and reduce inflammation in skin

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).

ethyl linoleate 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

niacinamide 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Moisturizing

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: dextran, glycerin.

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: dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: cyclotetrapeptide-24 aminocyclohexane carboxylate, nonapeptide-1

cyclotetrapeptide-24 aminocyclohexane carboxylate 0.25% - 0.45%

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

dextran 0.2% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar

helianthus annuus seed oil 0.25% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (polygonum aviculare extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

polygonum aviculare extract 0.35% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that contains a flavanol Juglanin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce inflammation

pyridoxine hcl 0.25% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might help neutralize free radicals in skin

limnanthes alba seed oil 0.3% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.3% - 0.55%

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

allantoin 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, 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

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5.2% - 6.4%

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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

alcohol 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

Comodogenic ingredients

oleyl alcohol 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Used as a fragrance

plankton extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5.2% - 6.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 4.7% - 5.8%

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Works for: Sun protection

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.

Ingredient list view

Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Dicaprylyl ether, Dimethicone, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Butylene glycol, Methyl gluceth-20, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Nylon-12 fluorescent brightener 230 salt, Isomalt, Phenoxyethanol, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Diisopropyl sebacate, Lauryl lactate, Glycerin, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Octadecenedioic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Saccharide isomerate, Panthenyl triacetate, Xanthan gum, Squalane, Alcohol, Ethyl linoleate, Decyl glucoside, Benzoic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Helianthus annuus hybrid oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Citric acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Lepidium meyenii root extract, Oleyl alcohol, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Parfum, Lecithin, Cichorium intybus root extract, Polyvinylalcohol crosspolymer, Ectoin, Stearyl triethoxysilane, Niacinamide, Polygonum aviculare extract, Sodium starch octenylsuccinate, Calcium pantothenate, Maltodextrin, Buddleja davidii extract, Ethyl ferulate, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Polyglyceryl-5 trioleate, Santalum spicata wood oil, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Allantoin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Plankton extract, Propylene glycol, Vitis vinifera fruit cell extract, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Tocopherol, Rosa damascena flower oil, Sodium hydroxide, Pyridoxine hcl, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Sodium citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbic acid, Hydrolyzed rna, Silica, Cyclotetrapeptide-24 aminocyclohexane carboxylate, Bht, Dextran, Nonapeptide-1, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl benzoate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Farnesol

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WIMJ similarity score		66%	70%	69%	67%	66%	66%	66%	66%	65%	65%	64%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	niacinamide nonapeptide-1 +24 more	Common: niacinamide diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more Other: adenosine panthenol +6 more	Common: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +5 more Other: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more	Common: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +3 more Other: octyldodecyl neopentanoate sodium hyaluronate +1 more	Common: niacinamide ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +7 more Other: salicylic acid gluconolactone +2 more	Common: niacinamide diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more Other: adenosine panthenol +6 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +10 more Other: adenosine adenosine +5 more	Common: niacinamide cyclopentasiloxane +4 more Other: adenosine hamamelis virginiana extract +5 more	Common: niacinamide cyclopentasiloxane +4 more Other: adenosine butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more	Common: niacinamide diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: anhydroxylitol adenosine +11 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +3 more Other: adenosine hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans +5 more	Common: niacinamide bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +4 more Other: adenosine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	farnesol Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +35 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +19 more	hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +18 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +82 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +33 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +89 more	water Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +41 more

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Sarah Chapman London Sun Protection Skinesis Skin Insurance SPF50 Invisible

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Anti-blemish

Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

Anti-oxidation

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