PRODUCT REVIEW
Shu Uemura Blanc:Chroma UV Protector SPF 50 PA++++
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Sun protection
- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
- Evens skin tone
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Can it cause trouble?
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Sun protection
terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Ecamsule, Mexoryl SX. A UV filter. Is effective mostly against the UVA rays. It is legally marketed in the US with the FDA approval since 2006, even though the ingredient is not on the official FDA list of the approved sunscreen active ingredients. It is photostable
diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
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
drometrizole trisiloxane
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Mexoryl XL. A UV filter. Effective in the UVB and UVA range. It is stable. Unfortunately, not approved in the US yet
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Anti-aging
algae extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
ascorbyl glucoside
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.4%
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
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Evens skin tone
ascorbyl glucoside
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
zinc gluconate
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
Moisturizing
algae extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
dimethicone
2% -
2.4%
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
avena sativa kernel extract
5.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
3.1% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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Comodogenic ingredients
zea mays starch
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Mattifying
Used to thicken the product's consistency
algae extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
zinc gluconate
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
avena sativa kernel extract
5.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-oxidation
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
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Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
3.1% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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Comodogenic ingredients
zea mays starch
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Mattifying
Used to thicken the product's consistency
algae extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
All ingredients
avena sativa kernel extract
5.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-oxidation
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
diisopropyl sebacate
4.2% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish
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Ingredient list view
Water, Avena sativa kernel extract, Diisopropyl sebacate, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Octocrylene, Unknown, Drometrizole trisiloxane, Isononyl isononanoate, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Ethylhexyl triazone, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Unknown, Zea mays starch, Isododecane, Titanium dioxide, Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl sarcosine, Unknown, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, Silica, Lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone, Peg-8 laurate, Chlorphenesin, Unknown, Disteardimonium hectorite, Tocopherol, Disodium edta, Dodecene, Propylene carbonate, Hexyl cinnamal, Poloxamer 407, Linalool, Ascorbyl glucoside, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl alcohol, Zinc gluconate, Perlite, Olea europaea leaf extract, Algae extract, Rosa damascena extract, Parfum
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- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Amended Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
- Contact Sensitization to Emulsifying Agents: An Underrated Issue?
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health
- Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivatives
- Zinc salts in dermatology
- An overview of zinc and its importance in dermatology-Part II: The association of zinc with some dermatologic disorders
- Zinc, copper and manganese enhanced keratinocyte migration through a functional modulation of keratinocyte integrins
- Evaluation of the effects of topical zinc gluconate in wound healing
- A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimen
- Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity