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Solara Suncare Fortune Teller Tinted Brightening Serum, SPF 30
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
zinc oxide
11% -
13%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
iron oxides
0.15% -
0.3%
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
titanium dioxide
0.2% -
0.4%
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Leaves you with that “just had a facial glow” while protecting against environmental aggressors that can lead to hyperpigmentation + premature aging UV, pollution, blue light. Now with NEW!
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
2% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
phyllanthus emblica fruit extract
0.9% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and have a skin lightening effect if used in high enough concentrations
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING 4-in-1 mineral SPF 30 powered by our proprietary Super Bright Complex TM to help illuminate + address uneven skin tone over time.
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
dipotassium glycyrrhizate
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
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Moisturizing
glycerin
3.2% -
3.9%
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
argania spinosa kernel oil
1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
hydrolyzed jojoba esters
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
rubus idaeus seed oil
0.95% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
avena sativa kernel extract
26% -
31%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
coco-glucoside
1.6% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
caprylic/capric triglyceride
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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Comodogenic ingredients
coconut alkanes
2.6% -
3.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
cetearyl alcohol
2.4% -
3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
avena sativa kernel extract
26% -
31%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Anti-oxidation
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
tocopherol
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
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
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Potential irritants
coco-glucoside
1.6% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
caprylic/capric triglyceride
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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Comodogenic ingredients
coconut alkanes
2.6% -
3.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
cetearyl alcohol
2.4% -
3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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All ingredients
avena sativa kernel extract
26% -
31%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Anti-oxidation
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
Show more
Ingredient list view
Unknown, Avena sativa kernel extract, Unknown, Zinc oxide, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Coconut alkanes, Cetearyl alcohol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Coco-glucoside, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Sodium hyaluronate, Butylene glycol, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Butyrospermum parkii nut extract, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Hydrolyzed pea protein, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Cetearyl glucoside, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Isostearic acid, Lecithin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Xanthan gum, Sclerotium gum, Glucose, Sodium phytate, Sodium chloride, Sodium succinate, Tocopherol, Magnesium oxide, Octyldodecanol, Sorbitan oleate, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides
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