Protective Fortifying Cream SPF 22

3.1
/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

6.1Humectancy0.1Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

SPF

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Cle De Peau Beaute Protective Fortifying Cream SPF 22 has a moisturizing rating of 3.1 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a high Humectancy of 6.1 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 0.1 out of 10.

What else is good about it? This product has an SPF of 22, which means that it provides an adequate level of sun protection. 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.

What else is good about it? Cle De Peau Beaute Protective Fortifying Cream SPF 22 is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

SULFATE-FREE
NON-COMEDOGENIC
PHTHALATE-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
55	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
9	Cyclopentasiloxane	Synthetic	Emollient,Formula Helper
5	Octocrylene	Synthetic	Sunscreen,Formula Helper
4.9	Octinoxate	Synthetic	Sunscreen,Formula Helper
3	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
2.5	Diisopropyl Sebacate	Synthetic	Emollient,Formula Helper
2	Avobenzone	Synthetic	Sunscreen,Formula Helper
2	Oxybenzone	Synthetic	Sunscreen,Formula Helper
1.3	Butylene Glycol	Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper
1	Diethylhexyl Succinate	Synthetic	Emollient,Formula Helper
0.3	SD Alcohol 40-B	Botanical, Synthetic	Astringent,Formula Helper
0.3	Trehalose	Botanical	Moisturizing (humectant),Flavor

Ingredients explained

Water

Score

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

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.

Cyclopentasiloxane

Score

Function

Emollient, Solvent

Origin

Synthetic

A lightweight, fast-spreading emollient that leaves a very soft and silky after-feel on the skin. Supplied as a clear and colorless liquid, cyclopentasiloxane is often used as a solvent to dissolve other silicones in.

Octocrylene

Score

Function

Sunscreen, Light stabilizing

Origin

Synthetic

A synthetic compound that protects skin against harmful ultraviolet light.

Octinoxate

Score

4.9

Function

Sunscreen, Light stabilizing, Solvent

Origin

Synthetic

A chemical sunscreen also known as ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate. It protects against UVB, which causes the skin to burn and tan and can lead to certain types of skin cancers. For broad-spectrum protection claims, octinoxate should be paired with a UVA sunscreen.

Glycerin

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic, Animal

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.