SkinCeuticals

SkinCeuticals Mineral Eye UV Defense SPF30 Sunscreen Protection

Name: SkinCeuticals - Mineral Eye UV Defense SPF30 Sunscreen Protection
Brand: SkinCeuticals

SPF 30Efficacy60/100IrritancyLow·1 UV filter

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0 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Sun protection

SPF 30 · 1 UV filter · Partial spectrum

Weak protection

SPF 30Partial spectrumMineral filtersTintedNano filters

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

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.

UV spectrum

UVB290–320 nmUVA II320–340 nmUVA I340–400 nm

Titanium Dioxide

FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount

Titanium Dioxide Mineral UVBUVA2 Photo-stable Works 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~8.4–12.6%

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels

Reef-safe

No oxybenzone or octinoxate — the two filters banned in Hawaii, Florida Keys and Aruba.

Anti-aging

No ingredient credited for this claim

Limited evidence

What the product description says

“A moisturising, daily-use sunscreen, Ultra Facial Defense SPF 50 contains a highly effective combination of UVA/B filters for high protection from sun damage that leads to discoloration and premature signs of ageing.”

Source: Feelunique

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

Moisturizing

Not advertised by the brand · Triethylhexanoin, Dimethicone + 7 more

Good evidence

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, hydrogenated jojoba 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).

TriethylhexanoinKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.5–2.2%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~22–34%

Hydrogenated jojoba oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~4.1–6.1%

2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediolKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and slow down the water loss over time~0.1–0.5%

IsododecaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture~0.15–0.65%

C12-15 alkyl benzoateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumEnhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth~5.1–7.6%

Dimethicone crosspolymerKey activeEffect: MediumUsed to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface~2.3–3.5%

Isohexadecane· EmollientEffect: LowImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent~1.4–2.1%

Stearic acidEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.95–1.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

5 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 5 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

TriethylhexanoinHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.5–2.2%est.

Aluminum stearateUsed to help evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in a formulationMedium~0.8–1.2%est.

Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~0.4–0.95%est.

Peg-8 laurateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.4–0.9%est.

Disodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix together and workd as a cleanserMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

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Dimethicone~22–34%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

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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Titanium dioxide~8.4–12.6%

UV filterKey active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

Works 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

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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~5.1–7.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

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Hydrogenated jojoba oil~4.1–6.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Styrene/acrylates copolymer~3–4.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters

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Dimethicone crosspolymer~2.3–3.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface

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Talc~2.1–3.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish

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Triethylhexanoin~1.5–2.2%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Isohexadecane~1.4–2.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

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Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~1.1–1.7%

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Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture

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Aluminum hydroxide~1.1–1.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Is 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)

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Stearic acid~0.95–1.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Iron oxides~0.85–1.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

An 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

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Aluminum stearate~0.8–1.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to help evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in a formulation

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Polypropylsilsesquioxane~0.8–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Alumina~0.9–1.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products

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Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Peg-8 laurate~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Silica silylate~0.35–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps create a thicker product consistency

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Isododecane~0.15–0.65%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

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2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol~0.1–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and slow down the water loss over time

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2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol

Not recognized

Disodium stearoyl glutamate~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and workd as a cleanser

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(f.i.l. d172626/1)

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Ingredient list view

Dimethicone, Titanium dioxide, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Talc, Triethylhexanoin, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Aluminum hydroxide, Stearic acid, Iron oxides, Aluminum stearate, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Alumina, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Peg-8 laurate, Silica silylate, Isododecane, 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol, Unknown, Disodium stearoyl glutamate, Unknown

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Product summary

We do not recommend "SkinCeuticals - Mineral Eye UV Defense SPF30 Sunscreen Protection" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide for sun protection. Titanium dioxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product 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.