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SOS SPF 50 Sun Cream, — SOS SERUM SKINCARE SOS SERUM SKINCARE

SOS SERUM SKINCARE - SOS SPF 50 Sun Cream, — SOS SERUM SKINCARE
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Sun protection
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

100 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

LOW
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  • User questions
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  • Where to buy?

Where to buy?

https://www.sosserum.co.uk
Starting at $15.00
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In stock 4/7/2021
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Sun protection
  • Anti-aging
  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-oxidation

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
Summary
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays
Organic filters
Ingredient
UVB
UVA II
UVA I
Stability
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
cross
meets threshold
meets threshold
meets threshold
isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate
meets threshold
meets threshold
does not meet threshold
meets threshold
phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid
meets threshold
cross
cross
meets threshold
ethylhexyl salicylate
meets threshold
cross
cross
meets threshold
Non-organic (mineral) filters
Ingredient
UVB
UVA II
UVA I
Stability
titanium dioxide
checkmark
meets threshold
does not meet threshold
meets threshold
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promise
What does the product description say?
"Delivers ultimate UVA and UVB protection to help prevent premature skin ageing."
From: N/A

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
tocopherol
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
hyaluronic acid
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Delivers ultimate UVA and UVB protection to help prevent premature skin ageing."
From: N/A

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Works for moisturization. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
hyaluronic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
dimethicone
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
glycerin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy

Anti-oxidation

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
tocopherol
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
tocopheryl acetate
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 aqua Plain old water
2 ethylhexyl salicylate Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not 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
3 phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid 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
4 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone. A broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it can protect against both UVA rays. Currently, it is the only sunscreen ingredient available in the US (approved by the FDA) with the peak absorbance within the UVA I range. It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation
5 isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US
6 titanium dioxide 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
7 zinc oxide 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
8 dimethicone 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
9 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
10 sodium polyacrylate Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
11 glycine max callus culture
12 citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
13 hyaluronic acid One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
14 tocopheryl acetate A 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.
15 vitamin e 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
16 benzyl alcohol A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
17 dehydroacetic acid A preservative
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Scientific Sources

  • A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide
  • Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
  • Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen products
  • Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorods
  • ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cells
  • Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
  • Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
  • Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humans
  • Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic review
  • Vitamin E in dermatology
  • Vitamin E and Skin Health
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