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- First Aid Beauty 5 in 1 Face Cream SPF 30
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. First Aid Beauty 5 in 1 Face Cream SPF 30 has a moisturizing rating of 3.4 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a moderate Humectancy of 3.9 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 2.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
65 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
7.5 | Octocrylene | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Formula Helper |
5.6 | Octinoxate | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Formula Helper |
4.8 | Zinc Oxide | Naturally occurring, Synthetic | Sunscreen,Antimicrobial,Colorant,Formula Helper |
3 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2.5 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
2 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.5 | C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | Synthetic | Emollient,Antimicrobial,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Hydrogenated Lecithin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Formula Helper |
1 | Caprylyl Methicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
0.3 | Copaifera Officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) Resin | Botanical | Soothing,Antimicrobial,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Phenyl Methicone | Emollient |
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 compound that protects skin against harmful ultraviolet light.
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
4.8
Function
Sunscreen, Antimicrobial, Colorant, Bulking, Light stabilizing
Origin
Naturally occurring, Synthetic
A white mineral powder mainly used in skincare as a physical sunscreen. It protects against UVA light that leads to visible signs of aging, including wrinkles and fine lines. Zinc oxide can also be used as a colorant to enhance the whiteness of a product.
Score
3
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.