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- Clinique SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Slightly moisturizing. Clinique SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face has a moisturizing rating of 1.9 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather occlusive. It has a low Humectancy of 0.6 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 3.1 out of 10.
What else is good about it? This product has an SPF 30, which is the right SPF to use when spending quite some time outdoors and in the sun. Look out for a “broad spectrum” indication to be also protected from photoaging (i.e., wrinkles and sunspots).
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
75 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
4 | Butyloctyl Salicylate | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
3 | Methyl Trimethicone | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
2 | Titanium Dioxide | Naturally occurring | Sunscreen,Colorant,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Isononyl Isononanoate | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
1 | Diethylhexyl Succinate | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
0.3 | C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | Synthetic | Emollient,Antimicrobial,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Butylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate | Emollient,Formula Helper | |
0.3 | Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone | Synthetic | 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.
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 emollient and solvent. It is primarily used as a carrier oil to disperse minerals in, including pigments and sunscreen minerals. It can also absorb UV light, thus boosting the SPF of sunscreen products.
A lightweight and volatile silicone known for its excellent solvency. This silicone has a silky, cushiony feel with excellent lubricity and is commonly used as an emollient in silicone-based skincare products.
Score
2
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.