"Vitamin E - Superdrug Vitamin E SPF15 Moisturising Cream" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this moisturizer is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

This moisturizer should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.

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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.60% - 4.40%, octinoxate 4.80% - 5.80% and octocrylene 1.60% - 2.00%.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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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The product retails for 4.99£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Defends the skin against environmental damage Benefits Vitamin E SPF 15 Moisturising Day Cream with 24-hour moisturisation has been specifically developed to hydrate, nourish and protect your skin against the sun's UVA and UVB rays.

Source: Supderdrug

This product contains serine. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works. The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

serine 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

retinyl palmitate 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

lactic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Superdrug Vitamin E SPF15 Moisturising Cream

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, inositol.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea

calcium pantothenate 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity

glycerin 2.5% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

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

inositol 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.6% - 4.4%

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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.

octocrylene 1.6% - 2%

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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

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 4.8% - 5.8%

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

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

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Key Actives

allantoin 0.25% - 0.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

tocopherol 0.7% - 1.05%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory

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

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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 4.8% - 5.8%

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Works for: Sun protection

parfum 0.4% - 0.6%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

glyceryl stearate se 2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 5.4% - 6.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 4.8% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Octocrylene, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Paraffin, Carbomer, Stearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Parfum, Pentylene glycol, Sodium lactate, Lactic acid, Serine, Urea, Sorbitol, Sodium chloride, Allantoin, Alcohol denat., Peg-35 castor oil, Polysorbate 20, Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract, Retinyl palmitate, Inositol, Calcium pantothenate, Linoleic acid, Biotin, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol, Coumarin, Linalool, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Disodium edta, Tin

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WIMJ similarity score		53%	47%	46%	46%	45%	45%	42%	42%	41%	41%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 15	SPF 15	SPF 20	SPF 15	SPF 15	SPF 50	SPF 20	SPF 15	SPF 20
Key ingredients	lactic acid retinyl palmitate +12 more	Common: urea linoleic acid +6 more Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +17 more	Common: urea glycerin +4 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter homosalate +2 more	Common: urea allantoin +3 more Other: petrolatum cyclopentasiloxane +3 more	Common: urea ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: anhydroxylitol dimethicone +5 more	Common: urea linoleic acid +5 more Other: arginine aspartic acid +20 more	Common: urea linoleic acid +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caffeine +16 more	Common: lactic acid urea +6 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +8 more	Common: linoleic acid glycerin +2 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside acetyl glucosamine +12 more	Common: urea butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: salicylic acid panthenol +17 more	Common: urea butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: diethylhexyl butamido triazone dimethicone +8 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? butylphenyl methylpropional Has skin benefit? +16 more	morus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	sodium lactate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	linalool Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +15 more	tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +31 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +21 more	polyaminopropyl biguanide Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +24 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +27 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? paeonia suffruticosa root extract Has skin benefit? +23 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +42 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +60 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +76 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +48 more	ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +61 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +73 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +54 more

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Vitamin E Superdrug Vitamin E SPF15 Moisturising Cream

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