
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
“With a SPF of 30 skin is perfected and protected from damaging UV rays whilst working to even skin tone and smooth the complexion.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: arbutin, madecassoside.
The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
This product contains antioxidants (madecassoside, ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - arbutin, cornus officinalis fruit extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
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:
cyclomethicone, glycerin.
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: dimethicone, methicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 3, madecassoside
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: madecassoside.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
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A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeA 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
More about DimethiconeWorks 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
More about Titanium dioxideHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprateOctinoxate. 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
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateA type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeAn emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilBeta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
More about ArbutinOctisalate. 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
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateA broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideHelps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 isostearateMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineCan 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
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractAn antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideTraditionally 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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceA 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
More about Ceramide 3An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus extractA plant extract that contains anti-oxidants. It might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used to help preserve the product formulation
More about Cornus officinalis fruit extractA plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
More about Hedera helix extractA berry extract that might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Schisandra chinensis fruit extractUsed to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerA type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
More about Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymerA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractA type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinIs used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideUsed to help evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in a formulation
More about Aluminum stearateHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateA type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
More about MethiconeA 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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCoenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAn umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesWater, Glycol, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Titanium dioxide, Isopropyl palmitate, Talc, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Arbutin, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Zinc oxide, Magnesium sulfate, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Adenosine, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Madecassoside, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Nelumbo nucifera flower water, Triclosan, Ceramide 3, Cholesterol, Lycium chinense fruit extract, Helianthus annuus extract, Cornus officinalis fruit extract, Hedera helix extract, Schisandra chinensis fruit extract, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Silica, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Portulaca oleracea extract, Piper methysticum leaf/root/stem extract, Disteardimonium hectorite, Trihydroxystearin, Glycosyl trehalose, Aluminum hydroxide, Aluminum stearate, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Methicone, Tocopheryl acetate, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ubiquinone, Hydrogenated lecithin, Phytic acid, Bht, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Iron oxides
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"Skin79 - BB Super + Original Beblesh Balm SPF30" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.
Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: octinoxate and octisalate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses both octinoxate and octisalate.
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. 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.
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 29 studies and safety reviews.
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