ULTA Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30

Name: ULTA - Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30
Brand: ULTA

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
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KEY INGREDIENTS

cyclopentasiloxane
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
methicone
peg-10 dimethicone
phenyl trimethicone
titanium dioxide
zinc oxide
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

90 /100

IRRITANCY

LOW

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Formula review

WIMJ summary

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.

Organic filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate

Non-organic (mineral) filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
titanium dioxide
zinc oxide

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WIMJ summary

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
ascorbyl palmitate	LOW

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WIMJ summary

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).

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"Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30"

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WIMJ summary

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).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
methicone	HIGH
peg-10 dimethicone	HIGH
phenyl trimethicone	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
alcohol denat.
lauryl peg-8 dimethicone

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 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	7.5% Declared
titanium dioxide 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	3.5% Declared
zinc oxide 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	3% Declared
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
cyclopentasiloxane A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin	7.5% - 9.1%
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	5.5% - 6.8%
phenyl trimethicone A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture	4.1% - 5.1%
alcohol denat. Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products	3.3% - 4%
lauryl peg-8 dimethicone A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together	2.7% - 3.3%
disteardimonium hectorite A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency	2.3% - 2.9%
sea salt Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration	2% - 2.4%
peg-10 dimethicone A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss	1.9% - 2.4%
talc Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish	1.6% - 1.9%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	1.1% - 1.4%
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	1.2% - 1.5%
stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient	1% - 1.3%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.5% - 1%
potassium sorbate A preservative	0.3% - 0.6%
sodium dehydroacetate A preservative	0.3% - 0.6%
methicone A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface	0.6% - 0.95%
hexylene glycol Helps create a more spreadable product texture	0.6% - 0.9%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	0.6% - 0.9%
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.	0.55% - 0.8%
hydrogen dimethicone Helps the function of sunscreen and pigment ingredients in the formulation	0.55% - 0.8%
boerhavia diffusa root extract A plant extract that might help reduce inflammation and neutralize free radicals	0.45% - 0.7%
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.	0.4% - 0.65%
iron oxides An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499	0.4% - 0.6%
titanium dioxide 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	0.5% - 0.75%
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