PRODUCT REVIEW
SkinCeuticals Physical Eye UV Defense SPF 50
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Sun protection
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
- Moisturizing
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Sun protection
zinc oxide
4%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
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
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
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
iron oxides
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
We regret to inform you that this product has been discontinued May we suggest Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 A tinted SPF 50 sunscreen with 100% mineral filters provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection, while promoting natural radiance and a more even skin tone SKIN TYPES Dry, Normal, Combination, Sensitive SKIN CONCERN Sensitized, Discoloration, Aging FEATURES Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 is a weightless sunscreen fluid that combines 100% mineral filters with translucent color spheres for effective, broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection and an even, radiant finish.
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
We regret to inform you that this product has been discontinued May we suggest Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 A tinted SPF 50 sunscreen with 100% mineral filters provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection, while promoting natural radiance and a more even skin tone SKIN TYPES Dry, Normal, Combination, Sensitive SKIN CONCERN Sensitized, Discoloration, Aging FEATURES Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 is a weightless sunscreen fluid that combines 100% mineral filters with translucent color spheres for effective, broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection and an even, radiant finish.
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
SKIN TYPES Dry, Normal, Oily, Combination, Sensitive SKIN CONCERN Sensitized, Dehydrated, Blotchiness, Discoloration, Acne, Aging FEATURES Delivering a new standard in eye care, this ophthalmologist-tested sunscreen defends, enhances, and optimizes the entire eye area, including the eye lid.
triethylhexanoin
5.5% -
8.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
hydrogenated jojoba oil
2.6% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and slow down the water loss over time
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
triethylhexanoin
5.5% -
8.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
aluminum stearate
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Used to help evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in a formulation
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
dimethicone
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
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
Irritation risk:
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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Potential irritants
triethylhexanoin
5.5% -
8.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
aluminum stearate
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Used to help evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in a formulation
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
Irritation risk:
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
zinc oxide
4%
Irritation risk:
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
dimethicone
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
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
Show more
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
Sources
- A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide
- Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
- Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen products
- Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorods
- ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cells
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications