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Skin79 Waterproof Sun Gel SPF50+

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Centella asiatica extract 0.2% - 0.35%Dimethicone 0.75% - 1.1%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Skin79 - Waterproof Sun Gel SPF50+" 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 also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: tinosorb s 2.50% - 3.10%, uvinul a plus 3.10% - 3.80%, octisalate 6.00% - 7.40% and homosalate 4.70% - 5.80%.

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 product 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.

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The product retails for 10.00£ 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.

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.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 3.1% - 3.8%

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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 2.5% - 3.1%

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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.

homosalate 4.7% - 5.8%

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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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

The high content of plant extracts has a moisturizing, regenerating and anti-wrinkle effect.

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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.

centella asiatica extract 0.2% - 0.35%

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.

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).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

It is strong and long-lasting protection and excellent skin care at the same time.

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

dimethicone 0.75% - 1.1%

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

helianthus annuus seed oil 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

caprylyl glycol 0.1% - 0.2%

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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

centella asiatica extract 0.2% - 0.35%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

dimethicone 0.75% - 1.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.45% - 0.65%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

limonene 0.4% - 0.6%

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A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

ethylhexyl salicylate 6% - 7.4%

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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

homosalate 4.7% - 5.8%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Homosalate, Propanediol, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl stearate, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Citral, Hydroxycitronellal, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Polysorbate 20, Peg-100 stearate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf water, Centella asiatica extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol

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WIMJ similarity score		51%	44%	44%	41%	40%	40%	39%	38%	38%	38%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine centella asiatica extract +4 more	Common: centella asiatica extract diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: echium plantagineum seed oil ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +7 more	Common: centella asiatica extract dimethicone +2 more Other: madecassoside panthenol +4 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate homosalate +1 more Other: niacinamide anhydroxylitol +12 more	Common: centella asiatica extract diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +15 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cera alba +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +1 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane drometrizole trisiloxane +6 more	Common: centella asiatica extract diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +8 more	Common: dimethicone homosalate +2 more Other: salicylic acid glycolic acid +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate ethylhexyl triazone +8 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane echium plantagineum seed oil +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	parfum Has skin benefit? isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +18 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +17 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	hamamelis virginiana leaf water Has skin benefit? cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +20 more	parfum Has skin benefit? cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +34 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Skin79 Waterproof Sun Gel SPF50+

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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