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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.
This product contains antioxidants (ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol manganese chloride) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
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:
anhydroxylitol, glycerin.
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, helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables.
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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
More about OctocryleneOctinoxate. 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
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateSame as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
More about Benzophenone-3Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Acacia decurrens/jojoba/sunflower seed wax polyglyceryl-3 estersA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneA silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideA 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
More about DimethiconeUsed 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
More about Butylene glycolA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolUsed to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterA 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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateA plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin
More about Echium plantagineum seed oilA 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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiablesAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missing
More about Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extractA potent anti-oxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and protect from harmful effects of sun exposure, even though more studies are needed to confirm its effectiveness in topical applications
More about Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol manganese chloridePure 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
More about TocopherolWater, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Benzophenone-3, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Acacia decurrens/jojoba/sunflower seed wax polyglyceryl-3 esters, Cyclopentasiloxane, Tapioca starch polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexyl dodecanol, Polysilicone-11, Xylitylglucoside, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se, Stearic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Polyacrylamide, Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Xanthan gum, C13-14 isoparaffin, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Tocopheryl acetate, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Parfum, Laureth-7, Limonene, Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract, Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol manganese chloride, Linalool, Tocopherol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| this worksin Transit Skin DefenceYOUR PRODUCT | RodialVit C SPF 30 Moisturizer Brighten and Renew | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% |
| Price | $39.66 | $95.00+$55.34 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 11 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | High | High |
| SPF | SPF 30 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "this works - in Transit Skin Defence" can offer reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.
This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: oxybenzone 3.40% - 4.10%, avobenzone 3.00% - 3.70%, octinoxate 4.30% - 5.30% and octocrylene 6.10% - 7.50%.
We assess the overall irritancy of it to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "this works" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
The product retails for 53.00$ in the United States and for 30.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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