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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.
“, Hyaluronic Acid Gives a smoother, more youthful appearance. Ingredient Callouts Free of parabens.”
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.
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).
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, polyglutamic acid.
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, peg-10 dimethicone.
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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
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateA 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
More about Zinc oxideA type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
More about Methyl trimethiconeA type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeA synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
More about Butyloctyl salicylateA 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 DimethiconeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Neopentyl glycol diheptanoateEnhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateUsed 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 type of silicone that helps to soften upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateOne 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 GlycerinA 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-11One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateMight be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
More about Thermus thermophillus fermentNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractA plant extract containing sugars that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to help reduce pore size but evidence is lacking
More about Lens esculenta fruit extractA plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
More about Citrullus lanatus fruit extractA 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 acetateUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateA silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeMight 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
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateA sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinA type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneA type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients
More about TrimethylsiloxysilicateHelps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateA type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteUsed to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chlorideHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHelps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolA 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
More about Laminaria saccharina extractA 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
More about Glycine soja proteinHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCreates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaWorks 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
More about Titanium dioxideAn 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
More about Iron oxidesA red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491An 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
More about Iron oxidesAn 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
More about Iron oxidesEthylhexyl 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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Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Too Faced - Born This Way Healthy Glow Spf 30 Moisturizing Skin Tint" can provide 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).
It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. The organic filters in the product are: butyloctyl salicylate and octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.
It contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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.
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Too Faced" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
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