PRODUCT REVIEW

Tom Ford Glow Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15

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Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

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Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Sun protection

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.45% - 0.65%Titanium dioxide 30% - 36%

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Product summary

We do not recommend "Tom Ford - Glow Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit 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.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Glow Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15

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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: sodium hyaluronate, 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: phenyl trimethicone, cetyl alcohol.

sodium hyaluronate 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

phenyl trimethicone 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

peg-12 dimethicone 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

Sun protection

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

titanium dioxide 30% - 36%

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

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

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 1.3% - 1.6%

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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

iron oxides 6.5% - 7.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Weightless with a smooth finish, the formula evens skin tone and signs of aging such as spots, lines and wrinkles.

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This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - magnesium aluminum silicate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

magnesium aluminum silicate 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation

tocopherol 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Weightless with a smooth finish, the formula evens skin tone and signs of aging such as spots, lines and wrinkles.

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This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.45% - 0.65%

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

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

titanium dioxide 30% - 36%

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Works for: Sun protection

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 1.3% - 1.6%

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Works for: Sun protection

lavandula angustifolia oil 0.5% - 0.75%

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An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

titanium dioxide 30% - 36%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

ci 77891 11% - 13%

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iron oxides 6.5% - 7.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

Ingredient list view

Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Water, Phenyl trimethicone, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Butylene glycol, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Titanium dioxide, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Petrolatum, Unknown, Steareth-21, Glyceryl stearate, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Peg-12 dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, Aluminum hydroxide, Citric acid, Steareth-2, Polymethyl methacrylate, Cetyl alcohol, Potassium stearate, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Caprylyl glycol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Linalool, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Bht, Sorbic acid, Disodium edta, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Datem

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WIMJ similarity score		47%	46%	45%	36%	36%	36%	35%	35%	35%	34%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 35	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	petrolatum phenyl trimethicone +7 more	Common: petrolatum titanium dioxide Other: butyloctyl salicylate butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more	Common: petrolatum ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: panthenol cyclopentasiloxane +8 more	Common: petrolatum ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate phytosphingosine +21 more	Common: petrolatum sodium hyaluronate +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum tripeptide-1 +9 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate phenyl trimethicone +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +6 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate titanium dioxide Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate phenyl trimethicone +2 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 linoleic acid +18 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate phenyl trimethicone +1 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane methicone +2 more	Common: sodium hyaluronate titanium dioxide Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate phenyl trimethicone +2 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide np +21 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? +11 more	tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +2 more	eucalyptus globulus leaf extract Has skin benefit? paba Has skin benefit? +8 more	betula alba bark extract Has skin benefit? citrus reticulata peel extract Has skin benefit? +21 more	limonene Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +8 more	psidium guajava fruit extract Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	undecylenoyl phenylalanine Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +15 more	triacetin Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +23 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +8 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? +15 more
All ingredients	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? ci 77891 Has skin benefit? +50 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +19 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +33 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +76 more	petrolatum Has skin benefit? lanolin Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? ci 77891 Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +73 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +26 more	unspecified form of vitamin c Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +74 more

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Tom Ford Glow Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15

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