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- Physicians Formula Vitamin C Brightening Facial Oil Stick SPF 30
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Physicians Formula Vitamin C Brightening Facial Oil Stick SPF 30 has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? It is purely occlusive. It has zero Humectancy (we didn't find any humectant ingredients on the ingredient list) and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 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
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
35 | Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
22 | Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
11 | Octyldodecanol | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
8 | Octocrylene | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Formula Helper |
7.5 | Octinoxate | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Formula Helper |
5 | Octisalate | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
3 | Avobenzone | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide | Synthetic, Animal | Formula Helper |
1 | Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide | ||
0.3 | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Botanical, Synthetic | Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-pigmentation |
0.3 | Ascorbic Acid | Botanical, Synthetic | Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-pigmentation,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil | Botanical | Fragrance |
Ingredients explained
Score
35
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A naturally derived ester with a light and dry skin feel and the ability to trap in moisture.
An emollient ester with an exceptionally lightweight feel. It absorbs quickly and produces a silky feel with excellent spreadability. It also serves as an excellent solvent and is commonly used to suspend sunscreen actives.
An emollient fatty alcohol that spreads easily without leaving a greasy residue on the skin. It is also used as a solvent and dispersing agent 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.