Effectiveness
100 /100Irritancy
LOWIngredient | UVB | UVA II | UVA I | Stability |
---|---|---|---|---|
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | ||||
isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate | ||||
phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid | ||||
ethylhexyl salicylate |
Ingredient | UVB | UVA II | UVA I | Stability |
---|---|---|---|---|
titanium dioxide |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
tocopherol |
LOW
| ||
hyaluronic acid |
LOW
|
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
hyaluronic acid | HIGH | ||
dimethicone | HIGH | ||
glycerin | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
tocopherol | HIGH | ||
tocopheryl acetate |
LOW
|
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
---|---|---|
phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid | ||
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | ||
isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate |
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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