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Skin proud Serious Shade Lightweight Hydrating SPF 50+ Skin Serum

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

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Key actives

Ceramide np 0.35% - 0.65%Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3

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Product summary

We assess that "Skin proud - Serious Shade Lightweight Hydrating SPF 50+ Skin Serum" 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).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 15.00% (declared) and octocrylene 10.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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.

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.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

octocrylene 10%

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 3%

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 15%

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Serious Shade Lightweight Hydrating SPF 50+ Skin Serum

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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: glycerin, caprylyl glycol.

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: cetyl dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np

ceramide np 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

cetyl dimethicone 4.5% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture

glycerin 1.8% - 2.2%

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

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.

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the 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).

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (malpighia punicifolia fruit extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

malpighia punicifolia fruit extract 0.4% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A fruit extract that might help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect

tocopheryl acetate 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

ceramide np 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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Works for: Sun protection

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.

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Potential irritants

cocoglycerides 6.1% - 7.5%

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Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin

parfum 0.45% - 0.7%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

spirulina platensis powder 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

cetearyl alcohol 0.5% - 0.7%

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

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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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 15%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl salicylate 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

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Water, Cocoglycerides, Silica, Cetyl dimethicone, Peg-15 cocamine, Stearyl behenate, Glycerin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Peg-40 stearate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer, Parfum, Disodium edta, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Malpighia punicifolia fruit extract, Spirulina platensis powder, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium hydroxide, Ceramide np, Limonene, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral

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WIMJ similarity score		53%	64%	64%	64%	63%	60%	58%	58%	56%	56%	55%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	ceramide np cetyl dimethicone +5 more	Common: ceramide np glycerin +1 more Other: madecassoside niacinamide +19 more	Common: ceramide np glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide dimethicone +2 more	Common: ceramide np glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide sodium pca +2 more	Common: ceramide np homosalate +3 more Other: ceramide eos ceramide ns +15 more	Common: ceramide np glycerin +3 more Other: galactomyces ferment filtrate panthenol +10 more	Common: ceramide np glycerin +3 more Other: hydroxypinacolone retinoate retinol +21 more	Common: ceramide np glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +5 more	Common: ceramide np butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: ceramide 3 butyloctyl salicylate +14 more	Common: ceramide np butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: panthenol dimethicone +8 more	Common: ceramide np butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: panthenol dimethicone +8 more	Common: ceramide np glycerin +2 more Other: ferric hexapeptide-35 niacinamide +19 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	citral Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +21 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? +5 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? behenic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more	linalool Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +53 more	parfum Has skin benefit? eucalyptus globulus leaf extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? phytosterols Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? tbhq Has skin benefit? +21 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +56 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +47 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +48 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +103 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +34 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +38 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +60 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Skin proud Serious Shade Lightweight Hydrating SPF 50+ Skin Serum

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Irritation risk

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Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Anti-oxidation

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