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THE FACE SHOP Yehwadam Hwansaenggo Snow Glow Dark Spot Attenuating Multi Balm

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Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Sun protection
Anti-oxidation
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Niacinamide 0.9% - 1.1%Tocopherol 0.95% - 1.15%

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Product summary

The ingredient list suggests that "THE FACE SHOP - Yehwadam Hwansaenggo Snow Glow Dark Spot Attenuating Multi Balm" can provide reliable sun protection. 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).

This moisturizer should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 1.80% - 2.20%, uvinul a plus 1.40% - 1.70%, octinoxate 4.30% - 5.20%, octisalate 2.00% - 2.50% and octocrylene 3.40% - 4.20%.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

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

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 1.4% - 1.7%

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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

octocrylene 3.4% - 4.2%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 1.8% - 2.2%

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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.

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Helps brighten dull complexion while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

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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.

These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: hydroxydecyl ubiquinone.

hydroxydecyl ubiquinone 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An analogue of coenzyme Q10 that has a lower molecular weight, which can improve its ability to penetrate the skin. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

ubiquinone 0.7% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

niacinamide 0.9% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Yehwadam Hwansaenggo Snow Glow Dark Spot Attenuating Multi Balm

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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).

tranexamic acid 0.9% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An amino acid that is effective in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone. It can also help in skin barrier recovery. It is used to treat melasma, especially with injections and when taken orally

glycyrrhiza glabra root extract 0.7% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

ceratonia siliqua fruit extract 0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

Moisturizing

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: dimethicone, glycine soja oil.

dimethicone 25% - 30%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycine soja oil 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

glycerin 0.55% - 0.8%

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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (hydroxydecyl ubiquinone, ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

hydroxydecyl ubiquinone 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

ubiquinone 0.7% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

paeonia suffruticosa root extract 0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.9% - 1.1%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory

tocopherol 0.95% - 1.15%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory

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

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 4.3% - 5.2%

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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

cedrol 1.1% - 1.3%

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Used as a fragrance

Comodogenic ingredients

glycine soja oil 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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dimethicone 25% - 30%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

synthetic wax 5.4% - 6.6%

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Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency

vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer 5.4% - 6.6%

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A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency

Ingredient list view

Dimethicone, Synthetic wax, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Hexyl laurate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Bisabolol, Cedrol, Tocopherol, Tranexamic acid, Niacinamide, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Panax ginseng root extract, Phaseolus radiatus seed extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Hydroxydecyl ubiquinone, Paeonia suffruticosa branch/flower/leaf extract, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Ubiquinone, Trichosanthes kirilowii root extract, Cnidium officinale root extract, Poria cocos sclerotium extract, Polygonum multiflorum root extract, Rehmannia glutinosa root extract, Lycium chinense fruit extract, Angelica gigas extract, Cuscuta japonica seed extract, Angelica tenuissima root extract, Carthamus tinctorius flower extract, Carthamus tinctorius seed extract, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Angelica acutiloba root extract, Atractylodes japonica rhizome extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Plantago asiatica extract, Prunus persica kernel extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Ceratonia siliqua fruit extract, Phellinus linteus extract, Platycodon grandiflorus root extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Nelumbo nucifera root extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Ethylene/propylene copolymer, Disteardimonium hectorite, Propylene carbonate, Water, Butylene glycol, Diisostearyl malate, Glycine soja oil, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Silica, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Limonene, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Geraniol

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WIMJ similarity score		80%	83%	80%	80%	80%	80%	80%	80%	79%	79%	79%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 34	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	niacinamide bisabolol +14 more	Common: niacinamide bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +4 more Other: adenosine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more	Common: niacinamide diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +6 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone	Common: niacinamide bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +4 more Other: adenosine beeswax +7 more	Common: niacinamide bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +4 more Other: adenosine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more	Common: niacinamide diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more Other: adenosine panthenol +5 more	Common: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more Other: polygonum aviculare extract panthenol +6 more	Common: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: adenosine butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more	Common: niacinamide diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: adenosine panthenol +9 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +3 more Other: bifida ferment lysate butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +7 more	Common: niacinamide bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +3 more Other: paraffinum liquidum adenosine +8 more	Common: niacinamide diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: retinyl retinoate ethylhexyl triazone +7 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	geraniol Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +26 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? lonicera japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +12 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil Has skin benefit? ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	althaea officinalis root extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? morus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	retinyl retinoate Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	dimethicone Has skin benefit? synthetic wax Has skin benefit? +73 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? diisopropyl adipate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +43 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +34 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

THE FACE SHOP Yehwadam Hwansaenggo Snow Glow Dark Spot Attenuating Multi Balm

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

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Moisturizing

Anti-oxidation

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