PRODUCT REVIEW
Sesderma Repaskin Sunscreen Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF 30
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Sun protection
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
- Moisturizing
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Sun protection
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
2% -
2.5%
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.
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
titanium dioxide
2.5% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
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Anti-aging
arabidopsis thaliana extract
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Plant extract that might be helpful in repairing sun damage but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
thermus thermophillus ferment
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
Evens skin tone
resveratrol dimethyl ether
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A more stable derivative of anti-oxidant resveratrol. There is not enough research to confirm its efficacy in skin
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Repaskin Sunscreen Gel Cream Dry Touch SPF 30
thermus thermophillus ferment
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
dimethicone
0.6% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
glycerin
0.75% -
1.1%
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
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection |
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
alcohol denat.
1.7% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
alcohol
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.4% -
0.6%
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
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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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
micrococcus lysate
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin. It is claimed to be a "DNA repair enzyme"
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Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
1.7% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
alcohol
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.4% -
0.6%
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
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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octocrylene
4.8% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
c12-15 alkyl benzoate
4.2% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
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Ingredient list view
Water, Octocrylene, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Polymethyl methacrylate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Titanium dioxide, Alcohol denat., Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Triethanolamine, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Alcohol, Aminopropyl triethoxysilane, Arabidopsis thaliana extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Cetearyl alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Disodium edta, Ergothioneine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrochloric acid, Lecithin, Micrococcus lysate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Plankton extract, Polysilicone-11, Polysorbate 20, Potassium sorbate, Propylene glycol, Resveratrol dimethyl ether, Silica, Silybum marianum extract, Sodium chloride, Sodium cholate, Stearic acid, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
- Repair of Damaged DNA by Arabidopsis Cell Extract
- A comparison of the relative antioxidant potency of L‐ergothioneine and idebenone