
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.
“Pro 5 Collagen SPF15 Daily Anti Ageing Protecting And Hydrating Sun Cream”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, cetearyl alcohol.
“Pro 5 Collagen SPF15 Daily Anti Ageing Protecting And Hydrating Sun Cream”
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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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
More about OctocryleneOctinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateSame as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
More about Benzophenone-3A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
More about HomosalateHelps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
More about Isoamyl laurateAvobenzone. 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.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholA 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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelp attract water to the upper layer of the skin, soften it and support the skin barrier function
More about Collagen amino acidsAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateUsed to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneA plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Lupinus albus seed extractA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimonenePure 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
More about TocopherolCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidWater, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Benzophenone-3, Homosalate, Isoamyl laurate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glycerin, Tapioca starch, Cetearyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Benzyl alcohol, C12-16 alcohols, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Collagen amino acids, Palmitic acid, Lecithin, Glyceryl stearate, Polyacrylamide, Peg-100 stearate, Xanthan gum, Parfum, C13-14 isoparaffin, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopheryl acetate, Dehydroacetic acid, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Laureth-7, Benzyl salicylate, Lupinus albus seed extract, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Citric acid
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| skinChemistsPro 5 Collagen SPF15 Daily Anti Ageing Protecting And Hydrating Sun CreamYOUR PRODUCT | NIP+FABNo Needle Fix Day Cream SPF 20 | RodialVit C SPF 30 Moisturizer Brighten and Renew | this worksIn Transit Skin Defence SPF 45 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 44% | 44% |
| Price | — | $26.73 | — | $48.22 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 11 | 8 of 11 | 8 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Oatmeal Extract | Anhydroxylitol | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | High |
| SPF | SPF 15 | SPF 20 | SPF 30 | SPF 45 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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"skinChemists - Pro 5 Collagen SPF15 Daily Anti Ageing Protecting And Hydrating Sun Cream" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this moisturizer is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.
This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: oxybenzone 3.50% - 4.30%, avobenzone 2.10% - 2.60%, octinoxate 4.50% - 5.50%, homosalate 3.20% - 4.00% and octocrylene 6.00% - 7.30%.
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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