Vichy Ideal Soleil Kids XL SPF 50

Name: Vichy - Ideal Soleil Kids XL SPF 50
Brand: Vichy

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
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KEY INGREDIENTS

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
c12-15 alkyl benzoate
caprylic/capric triglyceride
dimethicone
dimethicone crosspolymer
drometrizole trisiloxane
glycerin
hydrolyzed algin
isododecane
octocrylene
silica
titanium dioxide
tocopherol
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

LOW

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Formula review

WIMJ summary

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.

Organic filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
drometrizole trisiloxane
octocrylene
ethylhexyl salicylate

Non-organic (mineral) filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
titanium dioxide

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WIMJ summary

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
tocopherol	LOW

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WIMJ summary

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).

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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, hydrolyzed algin.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
dimethicone	HIGH
caprylic/capric triglyceride	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
drometrizole trisiloxane
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
octocrylene

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
titanium dioxide 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	26% - 39%
ethylhexyl salicylate 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	5% Declared
drometrizole trisiloxane Mexoryl XL. A UV filter. Effective in the UVB and UVA range. It is stable. Unfortunately, not approved in the US yet	6.1% - 9.1%
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 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.	3% Declared
octocrylene 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	2.5% Declared
water Plain old water	4.6% - 6.9%
c12-15 alkyl benzoate Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth	3.4% - 5.1%
alcohol denat. Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products	2.2% - 3.3%
caprylic/capric triglyceride A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin	2.1% - 3.2%
isododecane An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture	1.7% - 2.6%
propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating	1.3% - 2%
dimethicone 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	1.3% - 2%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	0.95% - 1.4%
peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate Helps oil and water mix together	0.55% - 1.25%
lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone Helps oil and water mix together. It might be irritating for some people	0.45% - 1.05%
synthetic wax Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency	0.45% - 1.05%
ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.35% - 0.85%
silica Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin	0.5% - 1.1%
triethanolamine Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell	0.35% - 0.75%
cellulose gum Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions	0.2% - 0.75%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.2% - 0.75%
dimethicone crosspolymer Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface	0.15% - 0.55%
dodecene	0.15% - 0.5%
poloxamer 407	0.15% - 0.5%
tocopherol 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	0.1% - 0.45%
pentasodium ethylenediamine tetramethylene phosphonate	0.1% - 0.4%
hydrolyzed algin Derived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.05% - 0.3%
magnesium sulfate Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.05% - 0.3%
manganese sulfate	0.05% - 0.25%
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