PRODUCT REVIEW

Ultrasun Sun Protection Glimmer Shimmering SPF20

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based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Evens skin tone
Sun protection

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Key actives

Vitis vinifera seed extract 0.25% - 0.5%Ubiquinone 0.05% - 0.1%

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Product summary

"Ultrasun - Sun Protection Glimmer Shimmering SPF20" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of it is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

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.

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.

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: tinosorb s, uvinul a plus, uvinul t and tinosorb m. 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 product 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.

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What can the product work for?

Does not work for

Sun protection
Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Airless pump dispenser to prevent product deterioration and contamination With its patented Liposome Complex to carry moisture deep into the skin, Ultrasun 20 delivers high all day protection (UVA93% and UVB SPF20) with just one application.

Source: Allbeauty

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: 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: squalane, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

squalane 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

glycerin 2.3% - 2.9%

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

ubiquinone 0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

Anti-aging

This product contains vitis vinifera seed extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works. The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

vitis vinifera seed extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation

ubiquinone 0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

Anti-oxidation

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

ubiquinone 0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

vitis vinifera seed extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

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.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 0.95% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

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

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 1.3% - 1.6%

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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.

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 3.6% - 4.4%

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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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Does not contain -Perfume the combination of perfume ingredients and UV rays can lead to unwanted pigmentation disorders/stain formation.

Source: Allbeauty

This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

vitis vinifera seed extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Antibacterial

ubiquinone 0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

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Potential irritants

cocoglycerides 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin

alcohol 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

Comodogenic ingredients

isostearyl isostearate 5% - 6.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

isostearyl isostearate 5% - 6.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic

pentylene glycol 4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Ingredient list view

Water, Isostearyl isostearate, Pentylene glycol, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Glycerin, Titanium dioxide, Mica, Ethylhexyl triazone, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalane, Titanium dioxide, Cocoglycerides, Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Silica, Alcohol, Cetyl phosphate, T-butyl alcohol, Lecithin, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Diisopropyl adipate, Ubiquinone

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WIMJ similarity score		35%	34%	34%	34%	34%	34%	34%	34%	33%	33%
SPF	SPF 20	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 35	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +9 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more Other: panthenol helianthus annuus seed oil +6 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl triazone +4 more Other: niacinamide butyloctyl salicylate +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: diglycerin myristyl myristate +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: jojoba esters persea gratissima fruit extract +4 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl triazone +3 more Other: paraffinum liquidum cyclopentasiloxane +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter creatine +3 more	Common: ethylhexyl triazone glycerin +3 more Other: salicylic acid niacinamide +6 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	alcohol Has skin benefit? cocoglycerides Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +16 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +17 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	jojoba esters Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	acrylamide Has skin benefit? dextrin palmitate Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +18 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +15 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? isostearyl isostearate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate/caprate Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? diisopropyl sebacate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +40 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Ultrasun Sun Protection Glimmer Shimmering SPF20

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Product summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

Price

What can the product work for?

Works for

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Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-aging

Anti-oxidation

Sun protection

Evens skin tone

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