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Ultrasun Face Anti-Ageing SPF30 Tinted Honey

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

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Key actives

Superoxide dismutase 0.2% - 0.4%Kaolin 2.1% - 2.5%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Ultrasun - Face Anti-Ageing SPF30 Tinted Honey" can offer reliable sun protection. 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).

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.

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: avobenzone, octinoxate 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 moisturizer 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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The product retails for 21.35£ in the United Kingdom.

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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.

titanium dioxide 1.1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

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

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 1.2% - 1.5%

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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

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.9% - 2.3%

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

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Face Anti-Ageing SPF30 Tinted Honey

Source: From product name

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.

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 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?

Advanced combination of broad-spectrum protection with SPF30 plus powerful antioxidants, restores optimal moisture levels, reduces the appearance of wrinkles and gives skin a radiant "soft touch" effect.

Source: Allbeauty

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, propylene glycol.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

glycerin 3% - 3.7%

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

superoxide dismutase 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants

ectoin 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

Anti-oxidation

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

superoxide dismutase 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

tocopheryl acetate 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

superoxide dismutase 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

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

kaolin 2.1% - 2.5%

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Works for: Mattifying, Anti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

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Potential irritants

alcohol 7.8% - 9.6%

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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

propylene glycol 4.1% - 5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

sorbitan oleate 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

alcohol 7.8% - 9.6%

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

propylene glycol 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, Lecithin, Kaolin, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Coco-caprylate, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Titanium dioxide, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Boron nitride, Pentylene glycol, Silica, Ectoin, Paraffinum liquidum, Decyl glucoside, Aluminum hydroxide, Stearic acid, Ppg-1 trideceth-6, Sorbitan oleate, Disodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Superoxide dismutase, Lactoperoxidase, Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499, Ci 77891

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WIMJ similarity score		54%	58%	54%	53%	53%	53%	52%	47%	47%	46%	44%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 42
Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum ectoin +8 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: sulfur dimethicone +8 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +4 more Other: niacinamide nonapeptide-1 +6 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: sulfur dimethicone +8 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: beeswax camellia sinensis leaf extract +7 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +9 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: beeswax bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +6 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin Other: panthenol copper gluconate +3 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +6 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum titanium dioxide Other: cetyl dimethicone zinc oxide	Common: paraffinum liquidum paraffinum liquidum +7 more Other: retinyl palmitate sodium ascorbyl phosphate +20 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: adenosine ceramide np +17 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? +14 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? morus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +9 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? copper gluconate Has skin benefit? +3 more	parfum Has skin benefit? cocoglycerides Has skin benefit? +14 more	polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? hexyl laurate Has skin benefit? +2 more	ethyl vanillin Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +31 more	limonene Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +23 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +24 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +36 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +14 more	cream Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +68 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +57 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Ultrasun Face Anti-Ageing SPF30 Tinted Honey

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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

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Moisturizing

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Anti-oxidation

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