Glow Time Full Coverage Mineral BB Cream SPF 17

2.1
/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

3.4Humectancy0.9Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

SPF

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Slightly moisturizing. jane iredale Glow Time Full Coverage Mineral BB Cream SPF 17 has a moisturizing rating of 2.1 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a moderate Humectancy of 3.4 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 0.9 out of 10.

What else is good about it? This product has an SPF of 17, which means that it provides an adequate level of sun protection. However, if you spend a substantial amount of time outdoors, it is better to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher.

What else is good about it? jane iredale Glow Time Full Coverage Mineral BB Cream SPF 17 is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

ALCOHOL-FREE
SULFATE-FREE
FRAGRANCE-FREE
NON-COMEDOGENIC
PHTHALATE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
60	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
9	Coconut Alkanes	Botanical, Synthetic	Emollient,Formula Helper
7	Titanium Dioxide	Naturally occurring	Sunscreen,Colorant,Formula Helper
4	Coco-Caprylate/Caprate	Botanical, Synthetic	Emollient
3	Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate	Synthetic	Emollient
2.5	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
2	Polysilicone-11	Synthetic	Formula Helper
1.5	PEG-10 Dimethicone	Synthetic	Formula Helper
1.3	Stearic Acid	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (occlusive),Barrier repair,Emollient,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper
1	Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract	Botanical	Antioxidant
0.3	Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Fruit Extract	Botanical
0.3	Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract	Botanical, Biotech	Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle

Ingredients explained

Water

Score

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

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.

Coconut Alkanes

Score

Function

Emollient, Solvent

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

An emollient mixture that is similar to paraffin. It is produced from coconut oil and can allegedly form a soft, non-greasy film on the skin’s surface. It can be used as an alternative to silicones.

Titanium Dioxide

Score

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.

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Score

Function

Emollient

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

A naturally-derived emollient ester. It is a blend of caprylates and caprates and, relative to other emollients, is lightweight and dry on the skin. As a result, coco-caprylate/caprate serves as a natural alternative to volatile silicones.

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Score

Function

Emollient

Origin

Synthetic

A synthetic emollient ester. This clear, colorless liquid has a unique sensorial profile that is light and silky, with good lubricity.