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SkinCeuticals Physical UV Defense SPF 30 Mineral sunscreen for sensitive skin
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Sun protection
titanium dioxide
4.99%
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
zinc oxide
3.99%
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
butyloctyl salicylate
3.5% -
4.3%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Sensitized, Dehydrated, Rosacea, Hyperpigmentation, Aging SCIENCE.
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| 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: 1
Potential irritants
butyloctyl salicylate
3.5% -
4.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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Potential irritants
butyloctyl salicylate
3.5% -
4.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
All ingredients
titanium dioxide
4.99%
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
3.99%
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
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Ingredient list view
Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Water, Glycerin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Dimethicone, Butyloctyl salicylate, Phenethyl benzoate, Triethylhexanoin, Isohexadecane, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Stearyl dimethicone, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Talc, Dimethicone/polyglycerin-3 crosspolymer, Nylon-12, Pentylene glycol, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Aluminum stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Alumina, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Magnesium sulfate, Caprylyl glycol, Peg-8 laurate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, Propylene carbonate, Artemia extract, Benzoic acid, Dipropylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate
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
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicylate, Isocetyl Salicylate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Magnesium Salicylate, MEA-Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Potassium Salicylate, Methyl Salicylate, Myristyl Salicylate, Sodium Salicylate, TEA-Salicylate, and Tridecyl Salicylate
- Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmetics
- Amended Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmetics
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- The Effects of Purified Artemia Extract Proteins on Proliferation, Differentiation and Apoptosis of Human Leukemic HL-60 Cells
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging