PRODUCT REVIEW

ULTA Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Cyclopentasiloxane 7% - 8.5%Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5

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Product summary

We believe that "ULTA - Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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).

This moisturizer should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

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 both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.

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 moisturizer to be low. 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 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.

zinc oxide 3%

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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 3.5%

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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 7.5%

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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

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.

ascorbyl palmitate 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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.

Evens skin tone

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).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: methicone, peg-10 dimethicone.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

methicone 0.6% - 0.95%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface

peg-10 dimethicone 1.8% - 2.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss

phenyl trimethicone 5% - 6.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

cyclopentasiloxane 7% - 8.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

alcohol denat. 3.8% - 4.6%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

zinc oxide 3%

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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

water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Ingredient list view

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Zinc oxide, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isononyl isononanoate, Phenyl trimethicone, Alcohol denat., Lauryl peg-8 dimethicone, Disteardimonium hectorite, Sodium chloride, Peg-10 dimethicone, Talc, Caprylyl glycol, Alumina, Stearic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium dehydroacetate, Methicone, Hexylene glycol, Propanediol, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydrogen dimethicone, Boerhavia diffusa root extract, Ascorbyl palmitate, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891

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WIMJ similarity score		37%	36%	36%	35%	35%	34%	33%	33%	33%	33%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 44	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 42	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	cyclopentasiloxane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +5 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +7 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane methicone +2 more Other: dimethicone glycerin +3 more	Common: titanium dioxide titanium dioxide +2 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate linoleic acid +7 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate titanium dioxide +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane methicone +2 more Other: ceramide 2 dimethicone +5 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate phenyl trimethicone +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +4 more Other: paraffinum liquidum adenosine +15 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate methicone +4 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +4 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate peg-10 dimethicone +2 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate panthenol +9 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: niacinamide dimethicone +6 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +8 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more	polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +2 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +14 more	sea salt Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	limonene Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +23 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +15 more	buddleja officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +44 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +24 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +40 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +43 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

ULTA Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30

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