PRODUCT REVIEW

Ultra Violette Queen Screen SPF 50+ Luminising Sun Serum

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

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Key actives

Carnosine 0.15% - 0.3%Cyclopentasiloxane 7.6% - 9.3%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Ultra Violette - Queen Screen SPF 50+ Luminising Sun Serum" can provide 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).

As a plus, this sunscreen uses some of the new generation UV filters (Tinosorb M). These filters are more stable and more gentle on the skin.

This sunscreen 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 so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: tinosorb s 4.00% (declared), octinoxate 10.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared) and tinosorb m 2.00% (declared).

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 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.

What our users say

Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
As for the white cast, it did not leave a noticeable white residue for the reviewer.
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 product as dewy - shiny, They find the product's texture to be light - heavy and In terms of the smell, our users report that no smell.

Price

The product retails for 47.00A$ in Australia and for 52.00NZ$ in New Zealand.

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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.

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 2%

Irritation risk:

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

Tinosorb M. A UV filter. Is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It also provides some protection against visible light. It is photostable and can also be used to improve photostability of other sunscreen ingredients. Its physical properties help to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. It can leave a slight white cast. Unfortunately, it is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 4%

Irritation risk:

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.

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 10%

Irritation risk:

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

What does the product description say?

A broad-spectrum SPF in the body of an anti-ageing serum to make your skin glow.

Source: Sephora AU

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.

These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: carnosine.

carnosine 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

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?

It's also full of rich skin-sweetening ingredients like Kakadu Plum and Squalene to hydrate and brighten the skin.

Source: Sephora New Zealand

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: carnosine, glycerin.

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: cetyl dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane.

cetyl dimethicone 1.4% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture

glycerin 3.3% - 4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

saccharide isomerate 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Anti-oxidation

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

carnosine 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

carnosine 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

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

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

cyclopentasiloxane 7.6% - 9.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Mattifying, Moisturizing

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

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 10%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

benzyl alcohol 0.55% - 0.8%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

isostearyl neopentanoate 4.6% - 5.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic

sodium laureth sulfate 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

All ingredients

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 10%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl salicylate 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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.

Ingredient list view

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Isostearyl neopentanoate, Glycerin, Lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone, Silica, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Cetyl dimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polymethyl methacrylate, Saccharide isomerate, Benzyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Mica, Decyl glucoside, Sodium laureth sulfate, Aminomethyl propanol, Pentylene glycol, Titanium dioxide, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Propylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Sodium chloride, Iron oxides, Carnosine

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WIMJ similarity score		38%	36%	35%	34%	34%	34%	34%	34%	34%	33%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine carnosine +7 more	Common: cetyl dimethicone glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +7 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine carnosine +3 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate homosalate +2 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +1 more Other: salicylic acid niacinamide +8 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine carnosine +3 more Other: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +9 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: paraffinum liquidum diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine glycerin +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: acetyl hydroxyproline diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate homosalate +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine cyclopentasiloxane +3 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate
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	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract Has skin benefit? aristotelia chilensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +15 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol Has skin benefit? +3 more	ci 75470 Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +20 more	taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract Has skin benefit? aristotelia chilensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? neopentyl glycol diheptanoate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? neopentyl glycol diheptanoate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +37 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Ultra Violette Queen Screen SPF 50+ Luminising Sun Serum

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Product summary

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Irritation risk

What our users say

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-oxidation

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