PRODUCT REVIEW

Trinny London BFF SPF 30 CREAM

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

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Key actives

Arginine pca 0.25% - 0.45%Dimethicone 1% - 1.3%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that this product can offer 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).

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.

Sunscreen filters

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: oxybenzone, tinosorb s, octinoxate, octisalate and octocrylene. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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.

What our users say

Based on 1 review 100 % of users would recommend this product.

As for the white cast, it did not leave a noticeable white residue for the reviewer.
When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.
As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, the reviewer reported that it does not sting eyes.

Our users describe the finish of this sunscreen as matt - dewy.

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.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

octocrylene 3.3% - 4.1%

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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 2.6% - 3.1%

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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.

benzophenone-3 4.8% - 5.8%

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

Same 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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Microencapsulated pigments even out your skin tone creating a flawless glow Enriched with the precious extract of antioxidant Porcelain Flower Boosts glow and tones down redness Instantly hydrates and wakes up tired-looking skin SPF 30 protects skin from everyday exposure to UV

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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).

Anti-aging

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.

magnesium aluminum silicate 0.75% - 1.15%

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

arginine pca 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An amino-acid. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help neutralize free radicals in skin

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

BFF SPF 30 CREAM

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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: arginine pca, galactoarabinan.

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, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

dimethicone 1% - 1.3%

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

galactoarabinan 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Anti-oxidation

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

arginine pca 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An amino-acid. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help neutralize free radicals in skin

tocopheryl acetate 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A 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.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

arginine pca 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

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

An amino-acid. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help neutralize free radicals in skin

dimethicone 1% - 1.3%

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

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5.2% - 6.3%

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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

benzophenone-3 4.8% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Comodogenic ingredients

ceteareth-20 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties

cetearyl alcohol 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

All ingredients

water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5.2% - 6.3%

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Works for: Sun protection

benzophenone-3 4.8% - 5.8%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Benzophenone-3, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Glycerin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Boron nitride, Acrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer, Xanthan gum, Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, Cetearyl isononanoate, Triethyl citrate, Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum, Lauryl glucoside, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Bht, Disodium edta, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dehydroacetic acid, Citric acid, Hydrolyzed eruca sativa leaf, Galactoarabinan, Ceteareth-12, Cetyl palmitate, Sodium hyaluronate, Arginine pca, Hoya lacunosa flower extract, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Phaeodactylum tricornutum extract, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499

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WIMJ similarity score		41%	40%	40%	40%	39%	38%	38%	38%	38%	38%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 34	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 45
Key ingredients	arginine pca benzophenone-3 +9 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: anhydroxylitol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: caffeine sigesbeckia orientalis extract +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +3 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane polysilicone-15	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +2 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +9 more	Common: glycerin octocrylene +2 more Other: gluconolactone panthenol +14 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine glycerin +1 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane drometrizole trisiloxane +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: niacinamide butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate homosalate +4 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +3 more Other: petrolatum butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +7 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: aleurites moluccanus seed oil allantoin +5 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +17 more	buddleja officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? acacia decurrens flower wax Has skin benefit? +20 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +15 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +14 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +10 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +27 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +20 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +33 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +36 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Trinny London BFF SPF 30 CREAM

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Irritation risk

What our users say

What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-oxidation

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