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Sarah Chapman Skin Insurance SPF30
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
octocrylene
3.6% -
4.4%
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
2.1% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
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.
homosalate
5.2% -
6.4%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Protect skin from the damaging effects of the sun while boosting its radiance with Sarah Chapman Skin Insurance SPF30, a dedicated facial skin cream with restorative and replenishing powers.
cyclotetrapeptide-24 aminocyclohexane carboxylate
0.25% -
0.45%
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
nonapeptide-1
0.25% -
0.45%
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
panthenyl triacetate
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A stable oil-soluble derivative of vitamin B5. It can help support skin barrier and reduce inflammation in skin
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Key Benefits Boasts optical blurring technology, adaptive tints, and light scattering powder, which even skin tone and give complexion a healthy glowFeatures advanced stem cell technology to counter the signs of ageingOffers UV protection to keep skin healthy Reduces pigmentation, brightens skin, and improves skin’s health and quality UK200015910
ethyl linoleate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
niacinamide
0.25% -
0.45%
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
What does the product description say?
Protect skin from the damaging effects of the sun while boosting its radiance with Sarah Chapman Skin Insurance SPF30, a dedicated facial skin cream with restorative and replenishing powers.
dimethiconol
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
ectoin
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
ethyl linoleate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
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
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Anti-blemish
ethyl linoleate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
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
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
octadecenedioic acid
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps oil and water mix together. Might help suppress growth of acne-triggering bacteria in skin
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Anti-oxidation
polygonum aviculare extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that contains a flavanol Juglanin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce inflammation
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
pyridoxine hcl
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
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
3.2% -
3.9%
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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Comodogenic ingredients
plankton extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial
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
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
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
3.2% -
3.9%
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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Comodogenic ingredients
plankton extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
All ingredients
homosalate
5.2% -
6.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
ethylhexyl salicylate
4.5% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
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Ingredient list view
Water, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Potassium cetyl phosphate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Dimethicone, Nylon-12 fluorescent brightener 230 salt, Isomalt, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Silica, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Octadecenedioic acid, Saccharide isomerate, Panthenyl triacetate, Xanthan gum, Squalane, Dimethiconol, Ethyl linoleate, Tocopheryl acetate, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Dehydroacetic acid, Lepidium meyenii root extract, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Lecithin, Cichorium intybus root extract, Ectoin, Polyvinylalcohol crosspolymer, Stearyl triethoxysilane, Niacinamide, Polygonum aviculare extract, Sodium starch octenylsuccinate, Calcium pantothenate, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol, Buddleja davidii extract, Ethyl ferulate, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Polyglyceryl-5 trioleate, Santalum spicata wood oil, Allantoin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Plankton extract, Vitis vinifera fruit cell extract, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Rosa damascena flower oil, Pyridoxine hcl, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium uridine phosphate, Dextran, Nonapeptide-1, Cyclotetrapeptide-24 aminocyclohexane carboxylate, Butylene glycol, Alcohol, Oleyl alcohol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Bht, Sodium citrate, Sorbic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl cinnamate, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Iron oxides
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