We assess that "Vichy - Ideal Soleil Hydrating Sun Protect Water SPF30" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. 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).
Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: tinosorb s 0.75% - 1.10%, avobenzone 2.10% - 2.50%, octisalate 2.50% - 3.10%, uvinul t 1.40% - 1.70%, homosalate 6.10% - 7.40%, octocrylene 3.20% - 4.00%, ensulizole 0.65% - 0.95% and terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid 0.30% - 0.50%.
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 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.
Price
The product retails from 14.62£ up to 19.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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