Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Dermalogica Solar Defense Booster SPF 50 has a moisturizing rating of 3.1 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a moderate Humectancy of 4.9 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 1.3 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).
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
70 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
7.5 | Octinoxate | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Formula Helper |
4 | Butylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
3 | Avobenzone | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Formula Helper |
2 | Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Formula Helper |
1.5 | C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | Synthetic | Emollient,Antimicrobial,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Polysorbate 80 | Botanical, Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Dimethyl Capramide | Formula Helper | |
0.3 | Nylon-12 | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Centella Asiatica Extract | Botanical | Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Soothing,Cleansing |
0.3 | Echinacea Purpurea Extract | Botanical | Antioxidant,Soothing |
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 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.
Score
4
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic
A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
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.
Score
2
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Antioxidant, Emollient, Emulsion stabilizing
Origin
Botanical
Microscopic droplets of safflower oil surrounded by a membrane. Oleosomes are able to create a very stable emulsion and are better absorbed by the skin. Safflower oil offers occlusive, emollient, and antioxidant properties.