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- Clarins UV Plus Anti-Pollution Sunscreen Multi-Protection Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Clarins UV Plus Anti-Pollution Sunscreen Multi-Protection Broad Spectrum SPF 50 has a moisturizing rating of 3.3 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of Humectancy and Occlusivity: a moderate Humectancy of 3.0 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 3.6 out of 10.
What else is good about it? This product has an SPF 50, which is the right SPF to use when spending lots of time outdoors and in the sun. Look out for a “broad spectrum” indication to be also protected from photoaging (i.e., wrinkles and sunspots).
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
60 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
10.9 | Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) | Naturally occurring | Sunscreen,Colorant,Formula Helper |
6 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
4 | Octocrylene | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Formula Helper |
4 | Homosalate | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2.5 | Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Astringent,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2 | Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone | Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Aluminum Hydroxide | Naturally occurring, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Emollient,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Stearic Acid | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Barrier repair,Emollient,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Nylon-12 | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | PEG-12 Dimethicone | Synthetic | Emollient,Cleansing,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Sodium Chloride | Naturally occurring, Synthetic | Fragrance,Flavor,Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Score
10.9
Function
Sunscreen, Colorant, Light stabilizing, Opacifying
Origin
Naturally occurring
One of two the most commonly used mineral sunscreens. It can absorb UV light, including UVB – which causes burning, tanning, and even skin cancer. Also used as a colorant, titanium dioxide gives a product a bright white color.
The most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
A synthetic compound that protects skin against harmful ultraviolet light.
A synthetic chemical UV filter that protects against harmful UVB radiation.