PRODUCT REVIEW
Sun Bum Texturizing Surf Paste
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Texturizing Surf Paste
isopropyl myristate
2% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
glycerin
0.3% -
0.5%
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
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 5
Potential irritants
parfum
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
0.35% -
0.65%
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
cetearyl alcohol
5.6% -
6.8%
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
isopropyl myristate
2% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
argania spinosa kernel oil
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
sucrose
4% -
4.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
0.35% -
0.65%
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
cetearyl alcohol
5.6% -
6.8%
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
isopropyl myristate
2% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
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All ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
5.6% -
6.8%
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
sucrose
4% -
4.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
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Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Sucrose, Garcinia indica seed butter, Pvp, Isopropyl myristate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Petrolatum, Copernicia cerifera wax, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Ceteareth-20, Cocos nucifera oil, Parfum, Hydrolyzed quinoa, Musa sapientum flower extract, Musa sapientum leaf extract, Musa sapientum peel extract, Musa sapientum fruit extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Glycerin, Sea salt, Maris sal, Charcoal powder, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Phenoxyethanol, Citronellol, Limonene, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate
Sources
- TECHNICAL DATA SHEET KOKUM FAT
- Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitis
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmetics