Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Vichy - Ideal Soleil Solar Protective Water - Antioxidant SPF30" can offer reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because 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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 0.70% - 1.05%, avobenzone 2.10% - 2.60%, octisalate 2.50% - 3.10%, uvinul t 1.60% - 2.00%, homosalate 6.00% - 7.30%, octocrylene 3.20% - 4.00%, ensulizole 0.60% - 0.90% and terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid 0.30% - 0.55%.
Irritation risk
This product contains some common irritants, including those without 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.
