"SkinCode - Essentials Digital Detox Day Cream SPF15" 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.

This moisturizer should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 2.00% - 2.40%, octisalate 3.50% - 4.30%, homosalate 5.30% - 6.50% and ensulizole 1.50% - 1.80%.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer 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.

What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Essentials Digital Detox Day Cream SPF15

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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, caprylyl glycol.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

dimethicone 0.25% - 0.45%

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

glycerin 3.9% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:

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

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

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% - 2.4%

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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.

homosalate 5.3% - 6.5%

Irritation risk:

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

A 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

phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid 1.5% - 1.8%

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

Ensulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

It prevents the signs of premature aging while simulating the skin's repair mechanisms and restoring the skin's balance.It is suitable for all skin types, including the most sensitive.Its powerful formula contains a Blue Light Protection Technology Complex, which protects DNA from harmful HEV radiation emitted by digital devices and LED lights, and reduces damage caused by UV, infrared and blue light Other active ingredients include CM-Glucan with repairing, soothing and regenerating properties, nourishing shea butter, limnanthe oil and broad spectrum UVA/UVB filters The skin remains youthful, luminous and even-toned.Its light, intensely moisturizing texture melts into the skin, leaving it feeling comfortable, soft and protected.Dye free, fragrance free, preservative active free, extract of animal origin free. Tested under dermatological control.

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.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

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).

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

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

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

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

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% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

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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jasminum sambac leaf cell extract 0.3% - 0.6%

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Used as a fragrance

homosalate 5.3% - 6.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

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

stearyl heptanoate 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

homosalate 5.3% - 6.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

glycerin 3.9% - 4.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Homosalate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl salicylate, C10-18 triglycerides, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Stearyl heptanoate, Peg-75 stearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan, Meadowfoam estolide, Oryzanol, Jasminum sambac leaf cell extract, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Stearyl caprylate, Sodium polyacrylate, Sodium hydroxide, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2, Pentylene glycol, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2, Pentylene glycol, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Dimethicone, Pentadecalactone, Ethylhexylglycerin

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WIMJ similarity score		44%	43%	43%	42%	42%	42%	42%	42%	40%	39%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 25	SPF 25	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 15
Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: niacinamide ceramide ap +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine octocrylene	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride creatine +3 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide ceramide np +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: panthenol bisabolol +2 more	Common: glycerin butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: niacinamide palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: adenosine alteromonas ferment extract +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: octocrylene polymethylsilsesquioxane	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter dimethicone +3 more Other: retinol glycolic acid +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 acetyl tetrapeptide-11 +8 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	jasminum sambac leaf cell extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza inflata root extract Has skin benefit? +5 more	t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? +7 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? +8 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? chlorhexidine digluconate Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +21 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +45 more

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