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Overview
How moisturizing is it? Slightly moisturizing. DCL Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories Profoundly Effective A Cream SPF 30 has a moisturizing rating of 2.6 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a moderate Humectancy of 4.3 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 1.0 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
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
60 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
10 | Homosalate | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
7.5 | Octinoxate | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Formula Helper |
6 | Oxybenzone | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Formula Helper |
3 | Avobenzone | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Formula Helper |
2.5 | Butyloctyl Salicylate | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
2 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Pentylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Preservative,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Retinyl Palmitate/Carrot Polypeptide | ||
1 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Cetearyl Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
0.3 | PEG-12 Dimethicone | Synthetic | Emollient,Cleansing,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.
A synthetic chemical UV filter that protects against harmful UVB radiation.
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.
A chemical sunscreen that protects against burning caused by UVB radiation.
A popular sunscreen that protects against UVA rays, which cause premature aging and skin cancer. Avobenzone degrades after about 30 minutes of sun exposure and becomes ineffective. It is therefore often paired with UV-filter stabilizers such as octocrylene.