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SkinCeuticals Protect Oil Shield UV Defense Sunscreen SPF50

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.3% - 0.5%Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 3.5% - 4.3%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "SkinCeuticals - Protect Oil Shield UV Defense Sunscreen SPF50" can offer reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because 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).

As a plus, this sunscreen uses some of the new generation UV filters (Tinosorb M). These filters are more stable and more gentle on the skin.

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

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: tinosorb s, avobenzone, uvinul t, homosalate, tinosorb m, octocrylene and ensulizole. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. 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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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

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

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.1% - 2.6%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

octocrylene 0.75% - 1.15%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

titanium dioxide 1.1% - 1.4%

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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

Anti-aging

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.

tocopherol 0.3% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

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).

Moisturizing

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

glycerin 0.65% - 1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

diisopropyl sebacate 1.2% - 1.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish

glyceryl stearate 0.4% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.3% - 0.5%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

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

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 3.5% - 4.3%

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Works for: Sun protection

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

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Potential irritants

camphor sulfonic acid 0.4% - 0.6%

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bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 3.5% - 4.3%

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Works for: Sun protection

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

Comodogenic ingredients

myristic acid 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

silica 6.7% - 8.2%

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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

isononyl isononanoate 4.1% - 5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness

Ingredient list view

Water, Silica, Isononyl isononanoate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Diisopropyl sebacate, Triethanolamine, Titanium dioxide, Glycerin, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Octocrylene, Caprylyl methicone, Pentylene glycol, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Titanium dioxide, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Camphor sulfonic acid, Stearic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Palmitic acid, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Sodium methyl stearoyl taurate, Stearyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopherol, Poloxamer 338, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Butylene glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Cellulose, Aluminum hydroxide, Silica silylate, Disodium edta, Myristic acid, T-butyl alcohol

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WIMJ similarity score		44%	43%	42%	41%	40%	39%	39%	39%	37%	37%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +9 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +7 more Other: bifida ferment lysate kaolin +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +4 more Other: terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: polymethylsilsesquioxane	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: dimethicone glycyrrhetinic acid +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid +1 more	Common: ethylhexyl triazone glycerin +6 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +6 more Other: panthenol urea +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: dimethicone methyl methacrylate crosspolymer	Common: ethylhexyl triazone glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +8 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	camphor sulfonic acid Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +16 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +16 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +10 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? +11 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? silica Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +33 more

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SkinCeuticals Protect Oil Shield UV Defense Sunscreen SPF50

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