PRODUCT REVIEW
SKIN&LAB Fre-C Sun Lotion SPF50+ PA++++
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Evens skin tone
- Sun protection
- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Sun protection
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
1.5% -
1.8%
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.
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.
ethylhexyl triazone
2.6% -
3.2%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
SPF 50+ PA+++ formulation also has Centella extracts and Vitamin C to brighten skin.
ascorbic acid
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
Anti-aging
ascorbic acid
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
centella asiatica extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
tocopherol
0.1% -
0.2%
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?
This hydrating sunscreen uses a combination of physical and chemical filters to block out UVA and UVB rays.
echium plantagineum seed oil
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin
salvia hispanica seed extract
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that typically contains linolenic and linoleic acids that help soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
parfum
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
curcuma longa root extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
echium plantagineum seed oil
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
curcuma longa root extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
dibutyl adipate
6.7% -
8.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
homosalate
4.8% -
5.8%
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Dibutyl adipate, Homosalate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Butylene glycol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, 1,2-hexanediol, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Pentylene glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Saccharide hydrolysate, Parfum, Octyldodecanol, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose stearoxy ether, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Curcuma longa root extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Centella asiatica extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Salvia hispanica seed extract, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Ascorbic acid, Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Tocopherol
Sources
- Opinion on Homosalate - Scientific Committee on Consumer Products
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmetics
- Vaughn, A. R., Branum, A., & Sivamani, R. K. (2016). Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence. Phytotherapy Research, 30(8), 1243–1264. doi:10.1002/ptr.5640
- Portulaca oleracea (purslane)
- Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Titrated Extract of Centella asiatica in Phthalic Anhydride-Induced Allergic Dermatitis Animal Model
- Centella asiatica in cosmetology
- Triterpene Composition and Bioactivities of Centella asiatica
- Asiaticoside induction for cell-cycle progression, proliferation and collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts
- Assessment report on Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, herba
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview
- The Effects of a Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica on Postlaser Resurfacing Wound Healing on the Face: A Split-Face, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
- The Chemical Composition and Nutritional Value of Chia Seeds—Current State of Knowledge
- Healing fats of the skin: the structural and immunologic roles of the omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids
- Evidence for the efficacy and safety of topical herbal drugs in dermatology: Part I: Anti-inflammatory agents
- Vitamin E in dermatology