THE FACE SHOP

THE FACE SHOP Dr. Belmeur UV Derma Mineral Sun Cream

Name: THE FACE SHOP - Dr. Belmeur UV Derma Mineral Sun Cream
Brand: THE FACE SHOP

SPF 48Efficacy90/100IrritancyMedium·2 UV filters

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Sun protection

SPF 48 · 2 UV filters

Broad spectrum

SPF 48Broad spectrumMineral filters

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

UV spectrum

UVB290–320 nmUVA II320–340 nmUVA I340–400 nm

Titanium Dioxide

Zinc Oxide

FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount

Titanium Dioxide Mineral UVBUVA2 Photo-stable 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 skin5%

Zinc Oxide Mineral UVBUVA Photo-stable 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 colorant15.68%

Reef-safe

No oxybenzone or octinoxate — the two filters banned in Hawaii, Florida Keys and Aruba.

Anti-aging

Not advertised by the brand · No ingredient credited for this claim

Strong support

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

Moisturizing

Not advertised by the brand · 9 ingredients credited for this claim

Strong support

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, butylene glycol.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: peg-10 dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

Peg-10 dimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss~2.8–3.5%

Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateKey activeEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.55%

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.6–0.9%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1.4–1.7%

CyclopentasiloxaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~7.1–8.7%

Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconeEffect: LowHelp improve the product's texture~0.1–0.15%

Cetyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture~1.9–2.3%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~4.3–5.2%

Hexyl laurate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~1.1–1.4%

Evens skin tone

Not advertised by the brand · No ingredient credited for this claim

Strong support

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.05%est.

Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~1.9–2.3%est.

Hexyl laurateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistencyMedium~1.1–1.4%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.75–1.1%est.

Vp/eicosene copolymerUsed to improve the product adherence to the skin, for example, to pro-long the protective effect of sunscreens. Can be irritating to very sensitive skinMedium~0.2–0.35%est.

Acrylates/dimethicone copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistencyMedium~0.2–0.35%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.2–0.35%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Cyclopentasiloxane~7.1–8.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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MattifyingMoisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Zinc oxide15.68%

UV filterKey active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

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

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Butylene glycol~4.3–5.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylyl trimethicone~3.4–4.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Titanium dioxide5%

UV filterKey active

Irritation risk: Low

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Sun protection

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

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Peg-10 dimethicone~2.8–3.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss

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Hexyldecyl ethylhexanoate~2.3–2.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~1.9–2.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Dipropylene glycol~1.5–1.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Glycerin~1.4–1.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Hexyl laurate~1.1–1.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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1,2-hexanediol~0.75–1.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Disteardimonium hectorite~0.7–1%

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Irritation risk: Low

A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency

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Magnesium sulfate~0.65–1%

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Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Panthenol~0.6–0.9%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Hydrogen dimethicone~0.6–0.9%

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Irritation risk: Low

Helps the function of sunscreen and pigment ingredients in the formulation

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Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.55–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture

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Alumina~0.6–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products

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Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.4–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation

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Isostearic acid~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a nice product texture

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Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.3–0.55%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Zinc stearate~0.3–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Distearyldimonium chloride~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Vp/eicosene copolymer~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Sun protection

Used to improve the product adherence to the skin, for example, to pro-long the protective effect of sunscreens. Can be irritating to very sensitive skin

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Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistency

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

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.

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Calamine~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Mica~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Ci 77492~0.1–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A colorant. Usually well-tolerated

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Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~0.1–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Help improve the product's texture

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Ci 77499~0.05–0.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated

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Triethoxysilylethyl polydimethylsiloxyethyl hexyl dimethicone~0.05–0.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Parfum~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc oxide, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl trimethicone, Titanium dioxide, Peg-10 dimethicone, Hexyldecyl ethylhexanoate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Hexyl laurate, 1,2-hexanediol, Disteardimonium hectorite, Magnesium sulfate, Panthenol, Hydrogen dimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Isostearic acid, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Zinc stearate, Distearyldimonium chloride, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Calamine, Mica, Ci 77492, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Ci 77499, Triethoxysilylethyl polydimethylsiloxyethyl hexyl dimethicone, Parfum

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Key difference	—	Madecassic Acid	Madecassoside	Mineral Oil
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Product summary

We assess that "THE FACE SHOP - Dr. Belmeur UV Derma Mineral Sun Cream" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

This moisturizer is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.