Ahava Time To Smooth Age Control Even Tone Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF20

Ahava Time To Smooth Age Control Even Tone Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF20
3.3
/ 10
Moisturizing
5.2 Humectancy icon Humectancy
1.4 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
1.6Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle
Rich
in Antioxidants
20
SPF icon
SPF
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Review

Results you may expect from using Ahava Time To Smooth Age Control Even Tone Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF20:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Ahava Time To Smooth Age Control Even Tone Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF20:

  • Light moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 3.3 out of 10.
  • Little anti-wrinkle effect: Ahava Time To Smooth Age Control Even Tone Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF20 has an anti-wrinkle rating of 1.6 out of 10, so you may expect a positive, although insignificant, effect on wrinkles.
  • Antioxidant protection.
  • Adequate sun protection for most daily activities or short periods spent outdoors.

How moisturizing is it?

Lightly moisturizing: Ahava Time To Smooth Age Control Even Tone Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF20 has a moisturizing rating of 3.3 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 1.4 out of 10 and a moderate humectancy of 5.2 out of 10, primarily due to Glycerin (est. ≈1.5%), Niacinamide (est. ≈1.0%) and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (est. ≈0.3%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Ahava Time To Smooth Age Control Even Tone Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF20 has a minimal anti-wrinkle rating of 1.6 out of 10.

It contains 2 active ingredients with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy:
    • Niacinamide (est. ≈1.0%),
       one of the most effective and well-researched anti-wrinkle ingredients.
    • Ascorbic Acid (est. ≈0.3%),
       or Vitamin C, a popular anti-wrinkle ingredient, yet with average efficacy confirmed by only one study.
Among others, Ahava Time To Smooth Age Control Even Tone Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF20 also contains some ingredients marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles, specifically Ascorbyl Glucoside, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, and Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, these ingredients do not contribute to the anti-wrinkle rating.
 
Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver additional anti-wrinkle efficacy through its moisturizing action.
 

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Ahava Time To Smooth Age Control Even Tone Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF20 is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Niacinamide (est. ≈1.0%), Ascorbyl Glucoside (est. ≈0.3%), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (est. ≈0.3%), and others.

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Sun protection

Ahava Time To Smooth Age Control Even Tone Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF20 has an SPF of 20 and provides moderate sun protection. This level of protection is generally adequate for most daily activities, such as running errands or spending short periods outdoors. However, if you spend a substantial amount of time outdoors, it is better to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher.

Ingredients

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Ratings

All humectants
5.2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
2.9
2.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
3.3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 5.2 10
5.2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 2.9 20
1.4
2.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
3.3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
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All humectants 5.2 10
5.2
All humectants
5.2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 2.9 20
1.4
All occlusives
2.9
2.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
6 /10 4 1 1.5
2.5 /10 5 0.3 0.1
n/a
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Total
1.6
Niacinamide
1.5
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
6 /10
when present at, %
4
in this formula, est. %
1
Ascorbic Acid
0.1
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
2.5 /10
when present at, %
5
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Ascorbyl Glucoside
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a