Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Sun protection
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Product Summary
Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "UV-Blocker - SPF55 Facial Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion" 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).
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. Here are the organic filters this product uses: octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit 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.
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.
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).
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.
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
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
SPF55 Facial Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion
Source: From product name
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:
cyclomethicone, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, cetyl dimethicone.
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 90/100.
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Ingredient list view
Water, Hydrogenated polybutene, Unknown, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Isopropyl palmitate, Cyclomethicone, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrogenated microcrystalline wax, Unknown, Dimethicone copolyol, Cetyl dimethicone, Hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium chloride, Polyglyceryl-3 oleate, Silica, Hexyl laurate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylyl glycol, Methylisothiazolinone, Zinc oxide, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Water, Hydrogenated polybutene, Unknown, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Isopropyl palmitate, Cyclomethicone, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrogenated microcrystalline wax, Unknown, Dimethicone copolyol, Cetyl dimethicone, Hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium chloride, Polyglyceryl-3 oleate, Silica, Hexyl laurate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylyl glycol, Methylisothiazolinone
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