Effectiveness
98 /100Irritancy
LOWIngredient | UVB | UVA II | UVA I | Stability |
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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate |
Ingredient | UVB | UVA II | UVA I | Stability |
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titanium dioxide | ||||
zinc oxide |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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methicone | HIGH | ||
peg-10 dimethicone | HIGH | ||
phenyl trimethicone | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate | ||
alcohol denat. | ||
lauryl peg-8 dimethicone |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | octinoxate 7.5 % | 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 |
2 | titanium dioxide 3.5 % | 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 |
3 | zinc oxide 3.0 % | 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 |
4 | purified water | Plain old water |
5 | cyclopentasiloxane | A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin |
6 | isononyl isononanoate | Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness |
7 | phenyl trimethicone | A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture |
8 | alcohol denat. | Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products |
9 | lauryl peg-8 dimethicone | A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together |
10 | disteardimonium hectorite | A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency |
11 | sodium chloride | Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures |
12 | peg-10 dimethicone | A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss |
13 | talc | Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish |
14 | caprylyl glycol | Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
15 | alumina | The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products |
16 | stearic acid | Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient |
17 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
18 | potassium sorbate | A preservative |
19 | sodium dehydroacetate | A preservative |
20 | methicone | A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface |
21 | hexylene glycol | Helps create a more spreadable product texture |
22 | propanediol | Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
23 | tocopheryl acetate | 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. |
24 | hydrogen dimethicone | Helps the function of sunscreen and pigment ingredients in the formulation |
25 | boerhavia diffusa root extract | |
26 | ascorbyl palmitate | Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid. |
27 | . may contain: | The ingredient is not recognized |
28 | iron oxides | A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating |
29 | (ci 77491, ci 77492, | The ingredient is not recognized |
30 | ci 77499 | An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated |
31 | titanium dioxide (ci 77891 | 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 |