SkinCeuticals

SkinCeuticals Physical Eye UV Defense SPF 50

Name: SkinCeuticals - Physical Eye UV Defense SPF 50
Brand: SkinCeuticals

SPF 50Efficacy90/100IrritancyLow·2 UV filters

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2 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Sun protection

SPF 50 · 2 UV filters

Broad spectrum

SPF 50Broad spectrumMineral + chemical filtersTinted

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.

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

Zinc Oxide

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 skin9%

Zinc Oxide Mineral UVBUVA Photo-stable A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant4%

Reef-safe

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

Evens skin tone

No ingredient credited for this claim

Strong support

What the product description says

“unifies natural skin tone around the eye”

Source: Skinceuticals

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

Not advertised by the brand · No ingredient credited for this claim

Strong support

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

Not advertised by the brand · 8 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

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).

2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediolKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and slow down the water loss over time~0.1–0.35%

TriethylhexanoinKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~5.5–8.2%

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~23–35%

Hydrogenated jojoba oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.6–3.9%

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~6.9–10.3%

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%

Paraffin· OcclusiveEffect: LowPrevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency~0.05–0.15%

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~3.9–5.9%

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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~5.5–8.2%est.

Aluminum stearateUsed to help evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in a formulationMedium~0.55–1.3%est.

Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~0.45–1%est.

Peg-8 laurateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

Disodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix together and workd as a cleanserMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

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Ingredients

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Titanium dioxide9%

UV filterKey active

Irritation risk: Low

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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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Zinc oxide4%

UV filterKey active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

A 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

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Dimethicone~23–35%

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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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~6.9–10.3%

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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Triethylhexanoin~5.5–8.2%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Isohexadecane~3.9–5.9%

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Irritation risk: Low

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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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Talc~2.8–4.3%

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Irritation risk: Low

Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish

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Hydrogenated jojoba oil~2.6–3.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Dimethicone crosspolymer~2–3%

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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Styrene/acrylates copolymer~1.7–2.6%

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Irritation risk: Low

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

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C30-45 alkyldimethylsilyl polypropylsilsesquioxane~1.2–1.8%

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Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a nice product texture

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Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.9–1.35%

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Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture

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Aluminum stearate~0.55–1.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Alumina~0.95–1.4%

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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~0.45–1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Iron oxides~0.4–0.9%

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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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.65%

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Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Silica silylate~0.35–0.85%

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Irritation risk: Low

Helps create a thicker product consistency

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Peg-8 laurate~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation

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2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol~0.1–0.35%

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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Disodium stearoyl glutamate~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and workd as a cleanser

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Paraffin~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency

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Aluminum hydroxide~0.1–0.45%

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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Ingredient list view

Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Dimethicone, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Triethylhexanoin, Isohexadecane, Talc, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, C30-45 alkyldimethylsilyl polypropylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Aluminum stearate, Alumina, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Iron oxides, Phenoxyethanol, Silica silylate, Peg-8 laurate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol, Disodium stearoyl glutamate, Paraffin, Aluminum hydroxide

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Product summary

The ingredient list suggests that "SkinCeuticals - Physical Eye UV Defense SPF 50" 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).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

It is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but 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 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.