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Vichy Idéal Soleil Melting Milk Gel SPF30

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Dimethicone 1% - 1.2%Homosalate 6.3% - 7.7%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Vichy - Idéal Soleil Melting Milk Gel SPF30" can offer 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. 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 1.10% - 1.30%, avobenzone 3.10% - 3.80%, mexoryl xl 0.50% - 0.75%, octisalate 3.50% - 4.30%, uvinul t 2.00% - 2.40%, homosalate 6.30% - 7.70% and octocrylene 4.40% - 5.40%.

Irritation risk

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.

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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.

drometrizole trisiloxane 0.5% - 0.75%

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

Mexoryl XL. A UV filter. Effective in the UVB and UVA range. It is stable. Unfortunately, not approved in the US yet

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 1.1% - 1.3%

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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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.1% - 3.8%

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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.

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 0.15% - 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

ascorbyl palmitate 0.3% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

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

What does the product description say?

Vichy Idéal Soleil Melting Milk Gel SPF30 200ml is a high sun protection resistant to water, that suits to the sensitive skins.Its formula is endowed of the Wet Technology thanks to which the water is repelled, the protection does not dilute and is maintained on the skin, even when wet.Its melting texture protects and moisturizes effectively your skin without leaving any white marks.Hypoallergenic.

Source: Cocoon Center

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, propylene glycol.

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.

dimethicone 1% - 1.2%

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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

glycerin 0.55% - 0.85%

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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

propylene glycol 1.1% - 1.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

dimethicone 1% - 1.2%

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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

homosalate 6.3% - 7.7%

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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

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Potential irritants

alcohol denat. 1.9% - 2.3%

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

propylene glycol 1.1% - 1.4%

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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

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

homosalate 6.3% - 7.7%

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Works for: Sun protection

octocrylene 4.4% - 5.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Alcohol denat., Propanediol, Ethylhexyl triazone, Propylene glycol, Dimethicone, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Glycerin, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, P-anisic acid, Ascorbyl palmitate, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Drometrizole trisiloxane, Glyceryl oleate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Lecithin, Nylon-12, Peg-8 laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Tocopherol, Triethanolamine, Parfum, Unknown

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SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more Other: scutellaria baicalensis extract terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid thermus thermophillus ferment +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate cocos nucifera fruit extract +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: glycine soja oil	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: artemia extract butyloctyl salicylate +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: glycine isoquercitrin +1 more	Common: octocrylene butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: niacinamide palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: polygonum aviculare extract erythritol +3 more	Common: glycerin homosalate +3 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? +14 more	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? menthyl lactate Has skin benefit? +16 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +9 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +10 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +9 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	zingiber officinale root extract Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +22 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +26 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +38 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Vichy Idéal Soleil Melting Milk Gel SPF30

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Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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