PRODUCT REVIEW

Skin Regimen Urban Shield SPF30

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Evens skin tone
Sun protection
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 4.5% - 5.5%Homosalate 3.6% - 4.4%

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Product summary

The ingredient list suggests that this product can provide reliable sun protection. 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).

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: tinosorb s, uvinul a plus, octinoxate, octisalate and homosalate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

This product contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be low. 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.

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The product retails from 29.95£ up to 32.15£ in the United Kingdom.

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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.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 2.6% - 3.1%

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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

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 2% - 2.5%

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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.

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 4.5% - 5.5%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Comfort Zone Skin Regimen Urban Shield SPF30 is illuminating, tone-perfecting, and an anti-pollution UV fluid.

Source: Feelunique

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-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.

Moisturizing

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, caprylyl glycol.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

glycerin 0.3% - 0.6%

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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

cetyl alcohol 0.55% - 0.85%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

caprylyl glycol 0.5% - 0.75%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 4.5% - 5.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

homosalate 3.6% - 4.4%

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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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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 4.5% - 5.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

benzyl alcohol 0.35% - 0.65%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

neopentyl glycol diheptanoate 4.3% - 5.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 4.5% - 5.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Isopentyldiol, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Tapioca starch, Triticum vulgare starch, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Cetyl alcohol, Propanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium polyacrylate, Benzyl alcohol, Pentylene glycol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-11, Spinacia oleracea leaf extract, Aristotelia chilensis fruit extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract, Disodium edta, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Glycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Tephrosia purpurea seed extract, Tin oxide, Bht, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Ammonium c6-16 perfluoroalkylethyl phosphate, Ci 77491, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77491, Iron oxides

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WIMJ similarity score		51%	35%	35%	34%	33%	33%	33%	33%	33%	33%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +6 more Other: carnosine	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride ectoin +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: dimethicone ethylhexyl triazone +1 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +1 more Other: aleurites moluccanus seed oil allantoin +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter dimethicone +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter dimethicone +3 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +3 more Other: algae extract algae extract +8 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +6 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract Has skin benefit? aristotelia chilensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract Has skin benefit? aristotelia chilensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +9 more	ci 75470 Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +12 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +14 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +10 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +14 more	melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? eclipta prostrata extract Has skin benefit? +18 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? neopentyl glycol diheptanoate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? neopentyl glycol diheptanoate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +31 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +38 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Skin Regimen Urban Shield SPF30

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Works for

Sun protection

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Anti-aging

Moisturizing

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