PRODUCT REVIEW
STEAM CREAM UV Protection SPF 33 PA+++
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The brand is famous for its Steam Cream released in 2007, a multifunctional moisturizer packed with oat extract, jojoba oil and cocoa butter to hydrate, protect and rebalance skin.
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
glycerin
1.3% -
1.9%
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
cetearyl alcohol
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Sun protection
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
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.
diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
60/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
cetearyl alcohol
0.15% -
0.5%
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
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
dipotassium glycyrrhizate
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Evens skin tone
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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Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
cetearyl alcohol
0.15% -
0.5%
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
All ingredients
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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Ingredient list view
Water, Avena sativa bran extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Unknown, Water, Salmon oil, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Unknown, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Raffinose, Palmitic acid, Hexyldecanoic acid, Dextrin, Dextrin isostearate, Sorbitan stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Parfum, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Tocopherol
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuring
- Safety Assessment of Citrus Fruit-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Photosensitivity in children: An approach to diagnosis and management
- Ameliorating effect of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate on an IL-4- and IL-13-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin-equivalent model
- Final report on the safety assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhetinyl Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Glycyrrhizate, Trisodium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Glycyrrhizate, and Potassium Glycyrrhizinate.
- Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oils
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- Vitamin E in dermatology