DCL Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories Skin Renewal Complex SPF 30

DCL Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories Skin Renewal Complex SPF 30
8.4
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
6.9 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
1.5Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle
Rich
in Antioxidants
Rich Skin Soothing icon
in Skin Soothers
30
SPF icon
SPF
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Review

Results you may expect from using DCL Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories Skin Renewal Complex SPF 30:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using DCL Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories Skin Renewal Complex SPF 30:

  • Intense moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 8.4 out of 10.
  • Little anti-wrinkle effect: DCL Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories Skin Renewal Complex SPF 30 has an anti-wrinkle rating of 1.5 out of 10, so you may expect a positive, although insignificant, effect on wrinkles.
  • Soothing: DCL Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories Skin Renewal Complex SPF 30 contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients, which may help to reduce irritation and calm the skin.
  • Antioxidant protection.
  • High sun protection for extended outdoor activities and exposure.

How moisturizing is it?

Intensely moisturizing: DCL Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories Skin Renewal Complex SPF 30 has a moisturizing rating of 8.4 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Pentylene Glycol (est. ≈5.0%) and Glycerin (est. ≈3.4%), and a high occlusivity of 6.9 out of 10, mainly due to the significant content of Dimethicone (est. ≈5.0%) and Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides (est. ≈3.4%).

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

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, DCL Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories Skin Renewal Complex SPF 30 has a minimal anti-wrinkle rating of 1.5 out of 10. It contains one ingredient with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy: Glycolic Acid (est. ≈10.0%),
highly effective in peelings, yet with below-average anti-wrinkle efficacy when used in leave-on skincare products.

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

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that DCL Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories Skin Renewal Complex SPF 30 is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid (est. ≈1.5%), Tocopherol (est. ≈1.0%), Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (est. ≈1.0%), 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.

Skin soothing

Based on the ingredient list analysis, DCL Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories Skin Renewal Complex SPF 30 is rich (> 5%) in soothing ingredients, particularly Bisabolol (est. ≈1.0%), Panthenol (est. ≈1.0%), Allantoin (est. ≈1.0%), and others.

When applied to the skin, compounds of soothing ingredients, such as triglycerides, phospholipids, fatty acids, phenolic compounds, and antioxidants, work together to soothe the skin through various mechanisms: reducing inflammation, promoting wound healing, repairing the skin barrier, and providing antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

Sun protection

DCL Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories Skin Renewal Complex SPF 30 has an SPF of 30 and provides high sun protection. This level of protection is ideal for activities such as spending time at the beach, outdoor sports, or other activities involving prolonged sun exposure. It's important to apply sunscreen generously and reapply every two hours or after swimming or sweating to maintain effectiveness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
10
7.5
7.5
5
5
3.4
3.4
3.4
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Ratings

All humectants
15.9
5
3.4
1.5
1
1
1
1
1
1
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
13.8
5.0
3.4
3.4
1.0
1.0
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
8.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 15.9 10
10.0
5
3.4
1.5
1
1
1
1
1
1
Occlusivity All occlusives 13.8 20
6.9
5.0
3.4
3.4
1.0
1.0
Moisturizing rating
8.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
5
3.4
3.4
1
1
All occlusives 13.8 20
6.9
All occlusives
13.8
5.0
3.4
3.4
1.0
1.0
Benchmark
20
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
5
3.4
1.5
1
1
1
1
1
1
All humectants 15.9 10
10
All humectants
15.9
5
3.4
1.5
1
1
1
1
1
1
Benchmark
10
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
1.5 /10 5 10 1.5
Total
1.5
Glycolic Acid
1.5
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
1.5 /10
when present at, %
5
in this formula, est. %
10
Anti-wrinkle rating
1.5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
1.5
1
1
1
1
All antioxidants 5.5 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
5.5
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
1.5
Tocopherol
1
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
1
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
1
Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract
1
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Rating
1
1
1
1
1
1
All soothing 6 5 Rich in soothing
All soothing
6
1
1
1
1
1
1
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Glycolic Acid
Est. %10
Function
Origin

The second most used AHA (after lactic acid) known for its potent exfoliating and smoothing effects. It increases skin cell turnover, which is beneficial for treating acne. When used in peels, glycolic acid has confirmed anti-wrinkle efficacy, though it is less effective in leave-on products like creams and serums.

Homosalate
Est. %7.5
Function
Origin
A synthetic chemical UV filter that protects against harmful UVB radiation.
Octinoxate
Est. %7.5
Function
Origin
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.
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %5
Function
Origin
A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.
Dimethicone
Est. %5
Function
Origin
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.
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Est. %3.4
Function
Origin
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.
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Est. %3.4
Function
Origin
An occlusive ingredient that can be used as a replacement for petrolatum/petroleum jelly. This locks in moisture and prevents TEWL.
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides
Est. %3.4
Function
Origin
A solid, emollient fat processed from palm kernel oil. It acts as an occlusive moisturizer and is aimed at very dry skin.
Glycerin
Est. %3.4
Function
Origin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Est. %3.4
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Est. %3.4
Function
Origin
An ultra gentle emulsifier that can be used in many products to blend oils and water together while providing a light film on the skin.
PEG-40 Stearate
Est. %3.4
Function
Origin
This PEG, or polyethylene glycol, is excellent at emulsifying water and oil together to form oil-in-water emulsions. Due to its water-loving nature, PEG-40 stearate can also act as a cleansing agent.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
A powerful emulsifier that can even mix particularly problematic water and oil blends. It is also a surfactant perfect for cleansing products that effectively rinse off oil and dirt particles from the surface of the skin.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
A smaller-molecule version of the regular hyaluronic acid. It is a powerful humectant that absorbs into the skin and offers moisturizing, smoothing, and anti-wrinkle effects. It is also slightly anti-inflammatory and displays subtle antioxidant properties.
Bisabolol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
An anti-inflammatory compound found naturally in German chamomile essential oil. It has a pleasant, sweet, and floral scent. Bisabolol also has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties but can cause an allergic reaction in more sensitive individuals.
Panthenol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
A popular soothing and moisturizing derivative of vitamin B5. Panthenol is particularly beneficial for dry, flaking, burned, or damaged skin. It is used to alleviate the symptoms of a rash, dermatitis, eczema, chapped lips, and sunburn.
Allantoin
Est. %1
Function
Origin
A fluffy, white powder that acts as a humectant due to its water-loving chemistry and as an exfoliant that helps to remove dead skin cells. It has also been shown to be very soothing to irritated and inflamed skin.
Tocopherol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.
Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone Candelillate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
PEG-100 Stearate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
This surfactant is more specifically classified as an emulsifier that produces oil-in-water emulsions. PEG-100 stearate can also be used as a cleansing agent.
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Est. %1
Function
Origin
A plant-based ingredient derived from cellulose. The rough version of microcrystalline cellulose is used in scrubs instead of plastic microbeads and the finer version is used as a thickener and stabilizer and readily absorbs oil and sweat.
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
A naturally occurring clay that is hygroscopic, which means that it easily absorbs water. This ingredient is thus commonly used as an absorbent and emulsion stabilizer. It also modifies slip by improving the spreadability of the products it is used in.
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
An extract from a plant known in North America as Fireweed and in Europe as Willowherb. It is commonly used in traditional herbal medicine. Due to its abundant content of tannins and flavonoids, it has great astringent and antioxidant properties.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Extracted from dried aloe vera leaves, it has the same effects as fresh aloe vera juice – it is humectant moisturizing, refreshing, and soothing. This powder can also serve as a gelling agent when mixed with water.
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
A fragrant essential oil obtained from bitter orange fruit peels that almost exclusively consists of limonene. It has a sweet, fresh, citrus scent.
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
A fragrant essential oil with a distinct, rose-like scent derived from rose geranium. It is widely used in aromatherapy and massage therapy to ease tension. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
An emollient extract derived from the leaves of the Tea-oil Camellia, which is native to Southeast Asia. It contains astringent and wound-healing tannins that create a tightening feeling on the skin and can speed up the healing process of small cuts.
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
An essential oil derived from common, or true, lavender. It is used in skincare for its lovely, calming scent. Like all essential oils, however, it may cause a contact skin allergy in more sensitive individuals.
Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
An extract from a small, flowering plant called thale cress. It contains antioxidant flavonoids and organic acids and is claimed to be able to repair UV-induced DNA damage.
Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Lecithin
Est. %1
Function
Origin
A humectant, emollient, and emulsifier best suited for water-in-oil emulsions. Lecithin can come from sunflowers, soy, and eggs. The downside to lecithin is that it causes an extra burden on the formula’s preservative because it is nutritious.
Sorbitan Stearate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
A vegetable-derived ingredient most commonly used as an emulsifier to stabilize water and oil mixtures.
Cholesterol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
An emollient and important barrier repairing lipid, effective when combined with fatty acids and ceramides. Around 25% of the skin’s lipid layer is made up of cholesterol and it is found in the membrane of every single cell in our body.
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
An emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
Plankton Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
An extract from a mixture of various tiny marine animals, algae, seaweeds, and microscopic organisms jointly called plankton. One patent refers to it as a moisturizing humectant ingredient.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %1
Function
Origin
A natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %1
Function
Origin
A preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
A plant compound obtained from licorice root. It is a powerful soothing ingredient that acts similar to steroid hormones and helps to treat inflamed and irritated skin.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Cellulose Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A polymer that is derived from its namesake, cellulose, which is plant-based. It has many formula-helper benefits, including thickening and product stabilization.
Citronellol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A fragrant compound found naturally in many essential oils (mainly lemongrass). It can have a lemon or a rose scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citronellol, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Geraniol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A fragrant, volatile, plant-based, liquid chemical that can be naturally found in many essential oils (specifically rose, palmarosa, citronella). It has a rose-like scent. It is a potential irritant and may cause an allergic reaction in some people.
Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Citral
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A fragrant compound found in many essential oils (especially lemon myrtle and lemongrass essential oil). It has a sweet, lemon-like scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citral, or at least do a patch test before using.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
The most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Ammonium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A weakly basic ingredient that can adjust pH to a higher level.
Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
One of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.