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Uriage Bariésun Ultra-Light Very High Sun Protection Fluid SPF50+

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Dimethicone 1.6% - 1.9%Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 3.7% - 4.5%

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Product summary

We assess that "Uriage - Bariésun Ultra-Light Very High Sun Protection Fluid SPF50+" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. 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.

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: tinosorb s 1.40% - 1.80%, avobenzone 2.60% - 3.20%, uvinul t 3.30% - 4.00% and tinosorb m 3.70% - 4.50%.

Irritation risk

It contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product 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.

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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.

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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.6% - 3.2%

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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.

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 3.7% - 4.5%

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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

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 1.4% - 1.8%

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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.

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 tetraisopalmitate 0.2% - 0.35%

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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)

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.25%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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).

ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Moisturizing

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, trehalose.

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: dimethicone, heptyl undecylenate.

dimethicone 1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

trehalose 0.2% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 0.5% - 0.7%

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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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

dimethicone 1.6% - 1.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 3.7% - 4.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

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Potential irritants

decyl glucoside 0.6% - 0.9%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

propylene glycol 0.2% - 0.35%

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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

spirulina platensis extract 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

dicaprylyl carbonate 5.3% - 6.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

heptyl undecylenate 4.5% - 5.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from the skin surface over time and create a nice product finish

Ingredient list view

Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Heptyl undecylenate, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Ethylhexyl triazone, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Dimethicone, Silica, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Peg-45/dodecyl glycol copolymer, Sodium chloride, Decyl glucoside, Magnesium sulfate, Glycerin, Glucose, Glyceryl behenate, Benzoic acid, Tetrasodium edta, Succinoglycan, Hydrogenated polydecene, Tocopheryl acetate, Trehalose, Citric acid, Propylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Spirulina platensis extract, Polyquaternium-51

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Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +3 more Other: ceramide 3 diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: diethylhexyl butamido triazone polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylhexyl butamido triazone +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +3 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate diglycerin +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +3 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate sodium hyaluronate +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane ectoin +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: methyl methacrylate crosspolymer octocrylene	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: drometrizole trisiloxane homosalate +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more
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Potential Irritants	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +7 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +16 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? phenoxyethyl caprylate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +40 more

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Uriage Bariésun Ultra-Light Very High Sun Protection Fluid SPF50+

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