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Vichy Ideal Captial Soleil Ultra Light Face Sunscreen SPF 50 with Antioxidants

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Cyclopentasiloxane 6.5% - 7.9%Dimethicone 1.6% - 2%

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Product summary

We believe that this product can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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 should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

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. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: oxybenzone 6.00% (declared), avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 10.00% (declared) and octocrylene 5.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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 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.

octocrylene 5%

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

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 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.

benzophenone-3 6%

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

Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption

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.

tocopherol 0.1% - 0.2%

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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).

Moisturizing

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

dimethicone 1.6% - 2%

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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

cyclopentasiloxane 6.5% - 7.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

isostearyl alcohol 0.3% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Key Actives

cyclopentasiloxane 6.5% - 7.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

dimethicone 1.6% - 2%

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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

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Potential irritants

benzophenone-3 6%

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Works for: Sun protection

alcohol denat. 5% - 6.2%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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Works for: Sun protection

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.

homosalate 10%

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Works for: Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against 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. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

ethylhexyl salicylate 5%

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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

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol denat., Silica, Dicaprylyl ether, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Nylon-12, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Phenoxyethanol, Lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone, Sea salt, Caprylyl glycol, Peg-8 laurate, Methylparaben, Poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Isostearyl alcohol, Disodium edta, Dodecene, Poloxamer 407, Tocopherol, Vitis vinifera fruit extract

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SPF	SPF 50	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 55	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cyclopentasiloxane +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride polymethylsilsesquioxane +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: drometrizole trisiloxane ethylhexyl triazone +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: artemia extract butyloctyl salicylate +3 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: bisabolol cetyl dimethicone +2 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: avena sativa kernel flour beeswax +2 more	Common: dimethicone homosalate +3 more Other: retinyl palmitate sodium ascorbyl phosphate +5 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: glycerin	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: glycerin prunus armeniaca kernel oil +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: dipotassium glycyrrhizate methyl methacrylate crosspolymer +1 more	Common: homosalate benzophenone-3 +4 more Other: paraffinum liquidum paraffinum liquidum +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +10 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone Has skin benefit? +11 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +9 more	cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +11 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +13 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +8 more	sorbic acid Has skin benefit? prunus armeniaca kernel oil Has skin benefit? +6 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? isobutane Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +34 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +27 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +23 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? isododecane Has skin benefit? +31 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Vichy Ideal Captial Soleil Ultra Light Face Sunscreen SPF 50 with Antioxidants

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Product summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

What can the product work for?

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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