"XX REVOLUTION - DEFENCE XX POLLUTION & BLUE LIGHT PROTECTING SERUM SPF30" is using UV filters in a relatively low concentration. Because of this, it might not be able to provide reliable sun protection.

This product 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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 2.20% - 3.30%, octinoxate 1.80% - 2.80% and octocrylene 1.00% - 1.45%.

Irritation risk

This sunscreen contains actives that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be low. 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.

What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

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, sodium hyaluronate.

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, squalane.

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

squalane 0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

dimethicone 2.7% - 4%

Irritation risk:

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 3.8% - 5.7%

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

Sun protection

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.2% - 3.3%

Irritation risk:

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% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:

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 1.8% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:

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

panthenol 0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 1.8% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.2% - 3.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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.

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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water 40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

glycerin 3.8% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

sorbitan stearate 3.2% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Sorbitan stearate, Dimethicone, Arachidyl alcohol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Behenyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene glycol, Octocrylene, Carbomer, Arachidyl glucoside, Panthenol, Caprylyl glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Peg-100 stearate, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Squalane, 1,2-hexanediol, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Maltodextrin, Lecithin, Sodium hydroxide, Biosaccharide gum-4, Polysorbate 60, Cistus monspeliensis extract

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SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 100	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +7 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +4 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate peg-10 dimethicone +7 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: carnosine cocos nucifera oil +1 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: gluconolactone butyloctyl salicylate +9 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +4 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +8 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid +2 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +2 more Other: niacinamide phytosphingosine +8 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate homosalate +1 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride homosalate +2 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +5 more	Common: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride helianthus annuus seed oil +4 more
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Potential Irritants	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +15 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +12 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +9 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate Has skin benefit? +14 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +38 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +21 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +39 more

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XX Revolution DEFENCE XX POLLUTION & BLUE LIGHT PROTECTING SERUM SPF30

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