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Too Faced Born This Way Healthy Glow Spf 30 Moisturizing Skin Tint
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Sun protection
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
- Moisturizing
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Sun protection
zinc oxide
2.2%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
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
titanium dioxide
3.1%
Irritation risk:
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
Irritation risk:
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
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
, Hyaluronic Acid Gives a smoother, more youthful appearance. Ingredient Callouts Free of parabens.
thermus thermophillus ferment
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
magnesium aluminum silicate
0.5% -
0.75%
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
glycine soja protein
0.5% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking
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Evens skin tone
glycine soja protein
0.5% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Born This Way Healthy Glow Spf 30 Moisturizing Skin Tint
dimethicone
3.2% -
3.9%
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
glycerin
0.75% -
1.1%
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
peg-10 dimethicone
0.6% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
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
ethylhexyl palmitate
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
laminaria saccharina extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
thermus thermophillus ferment
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
dimethicone
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
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
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Potential irritants
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
ethylhexyl palmitate
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
laminaria saccharina extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
All ingredients
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
zinc oxide
2.2%
Irritation risk:
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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Ingredient list view
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Zinc oxide, Water, Methyl trimethicone, Phenyl trimethicone, Silica, Butyloctyl salicylate, Dimethicone, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Butylene glycol, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate/dimethiconol crosspolymer, Glycerin, Polysilicone-11, Rhododendron ferrugineum extract, Cocos nucifera (coconut) liquid endosperm, Cocos nucifera fruit juice, Sodium hyaluronate, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Sodium pca, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Litchi chinensis seed extract, Lecithin, Sodium lactate, Triethyl citrate, Peg-10 dimethicone, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Dimethicone silylate, Dextrin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica dimethyl silylate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Disodium phosphate, Laureth-7, Disteardimonium hectorite, Sodium chloride, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Xanthan gum, Calcium chloride, Caprylyl glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Hexylene glycol, Laminaria saccharina extract, Glycine soja protein, Polyglutamic acid, Zinc stearate, Bht, Disodium edta, Sodium citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium dehydroacetate, Sodium benzoate, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77499
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