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SkinCode Essentials Daily Defense and Recovery Veil SPF30

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Dimethicone 0.95% - 1.15%Crithmum maritimum callus culture filtrate 0.3% - 0.55%

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Product summary

We assess that "SkinCode - Essentials Daily Defense and Recovery Veil SPF30" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (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).

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

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. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: oxybenzone 3.10% - 3.70%, tinosorb s 0.70% - 1.10%, avobenzone 2.50% - 3.00%, octocrylene 4.40% - 5.40% and ensulizole 1.60% - 1.90%.

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 this product 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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 0.7% - 1.1%

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

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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5% - 3%

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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 4.4% - 5.4%

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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

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.

rhamnose 0.15% - 0.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

ascorbic acid 0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

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).

ascorbic acid 0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Skincode Essentials Daily defense and Recovery Veil SPF30 50ml is a mattifying moisturizer, formulated with a unique complex that protects the skin from the harmful impact of UV rays and ozone.

Source: Cocoon Center

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, glucose.

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: dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

crithmum maritimum callus culture filtrate 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant cell extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

laminaria ochroleuca extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

dimethicone 0.95% - 1.15%

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

dimethicone 0.95% - 1.15%

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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

crithmum maritimum callus culture filtrate 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

A plant cell extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Potential irritants

benzophenone-3 3.1% - 3.7%

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Works for: Sun protection

Same 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

thymus vulgaris extract 0.2% - 0.35%

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Comodogenic ingredients

laminaria ochroleuca extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 6% - 7.3%

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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

octocrylene 4.4% - 5.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Octocrylene, Propanediol, Benzophenone-3, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Phenethyl benzoate, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Cetyl alcohol, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Crithmum maritimum callus culture filtrate, Buddleja davidii extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Glycerin, Steareth-21, Sodium hydroxide, Pentadecalactone, Xanthan gum, Cellulose gum, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Disodium edta, Peg-8, Rhamnose, Tocopherol, Glucose, Glucuronic acid, Ascorbyl palmitate, Ascorbic acid, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

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Key ingredients	benzophenone-3 bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +8 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: peg-10 dimethicone polysilicone-15 +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +4 more Other: gluconolactone panthenol +9 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: methyl methacrylate crosspolymer methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other:	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +3 more Other: panthenol ethylhexyl triazone +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone titanium dioxide +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone titanium dioxide +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: diethylhexyl butamido triazone ethylhexyl triazone +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +3 more Other: panthenol diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +1 more
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Potential Irritants	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? thymus vulgaris extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +16 more	polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +12 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +10 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

SkinCode Essentials Daily Defense and Recovery Veil SPF30

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Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

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