PRODUCT REVIEW

SkinCeuticals Protect Mineral Eye UV Defense SPF30

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Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Anti-aging
Sun protection

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Key actives

Dimethicone 22% - 34%Titanium dioxide 8.3% - 12.4%

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Product summary

"SkinCeuticals - Protect Mineral Eye UV Defense SPF30" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work 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 it 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.

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The product retails for 27.95£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

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).

triethylhexanoin 1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

dimethicone 22% - 34%

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

Sun protection

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.

titanium dioxide 8.3% - 12.4%

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 0.6% - 1.35%

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?

Skin Ceuticals Protect Mineral Eye UV Defense SPF30 10ml is a high solar protection specially developed for the eye contour.This case insures an optimal protection for the eye contour against the UV rays (SPF30) while revealing its radiance.

Source: Cocoon Center

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).

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

dimethicone 22% - 34%

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

titanium dioxide 8.3% - 12.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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Potential irritants

triethylhexanoin 1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

triethylhexanoin 0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

dimethicone 22% - 34%

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

titanium dioxide 8.3% - 12.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 5.1% - 7.6%

Irritation risk:

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

Ingredient list view

Dimethicone, Titanium dioxide, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Talc, Triethylhexanoin, Isohexadecane, 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, Isohexadecane, 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol, Disodium stearoyl glutamate

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WIMJ similarity score		43%	26%	25%	20%	19%	19%	19%	18%	18%	18%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 33
Key ingredients	2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol dimethicone +4 more	Common: 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol dimethicone +4 more Other:	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate tocopherol	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate tocopherol	Common: titanium dioxide Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: erythritol glutathione +5 more	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract polysilicone-15 +2 more	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: niacinamide 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +4 more	Common: titanium dioxide dimethicone Other: niacinamide panthenol +11 more	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide Other: bisabolol ethylhexyl hydroxystearate +2 more	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +1 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside camellia sinensis leaf extract +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	disodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? peg-8 laurate Has skin benefit? +4 more	disodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? peg-8 laurate Has skin benefit? +3 more	disodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? cassia alata leaf extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +16 more	sodium metaphosphate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +5 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? dextrin palmitate Has skin benefit? +3 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +12 more	bht Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +11 more	bht Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	dimethicone Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +24 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? silica Has skin benefit? +23 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +35 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +31 more	dimethicone Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +39 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +44 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? methyl trimethicone Has skin benefit? +40 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

SkinCeuticals Protect Mineral Eye UV Defense SPF30

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