Dark Spot Sun Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

Dark Spot Sun Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50

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5.0

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Dark Spot Sun Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50

5.0
from 1 Ratings

Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)

  • Low Risk
  • Moderate Risk
  • High Risk
  • Unknown
91%
7%
0%
2%

CIR Findings Breakdown

  • A - Safe as Used
  • B - Safe with Qualifications
  • C - Unsafe
  • Unknown
46%
14%
0%
39%
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
A
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
(Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Antimicrobial)
1
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
(Antioxidant)
1
A
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent,Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
(Antioxidant)
Brightening
Brightening
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
4
B
Glycolic Acid
(Exfoliant,Ph Adjuster,Buffering Agent)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
1
Melatonin
(Antioxidant)
1
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
(Skin Conditioning,Solvent)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate
(Antioxidant,Skin Conditioning,Skin Protecting)
1
Saccharide Isomerate
(Humectant)
1
A
Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster,Buffering Agent,Chelating,Masking)
1
A
Stearic Acid
(Fragrance,Sufactant,Emulsifying,Emulsion Stabilising,Masking,Refatting)
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
comedogenic3
Comedogenic Rating (3)
1
Ascorbyl Glucoside
(Antioxidant)
Brightening
Brightening
1
Acrylates/Carbamate Copolymer
(Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Aluminum Hydroxide
(Emollient,Humectant,Opacifying,Skin Protecting,Viscosity Controlling)
1
B
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract
1
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
1
Oleanolic Acid
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
comedogenic2
Comedogenic Rating (2)
1
B
Isononyl Isononanoate
(Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Antistatic Agent)
1
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
(Surface Modifier,Emollient,Emulsifying)
1
B
Isohexadecane
(Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Solvent)
1
A
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
Promotes Wound Healing
Promotes Wound Healing
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent,Emulsion Stabilising,Skin Conditioning,Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Binding,Gel Forming,Viscosity Controlling)
1
Water
(Solvent)
1
A
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Gel Forming,Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Humectant)
1
A
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance,Skin Conditioning,Solvent,Viscositydecreasing Agent,Humectant,Masking,Viscosity Controlling)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
comedogenic1
Comedogenic Rating (1)
1
B
Sodium PCA
(Hair Conditioning,Humectant,Antistatic Agent,Skin Conditioning)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
A
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning,Humectant)
Promotes Wound Healing
Promotes Wound Healing
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
2
A
Glycerin
(Denaturant,Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Humectant,Skin Protecting,Viscosity Decreasing Agent,Perfuming,Solvent)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
B
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
(Emollient,Skin Conditioning)
1
Coconut Alkanes
(Emollient,Solvent)
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
1
A
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
(Skin Conditioning,Emollient)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
comedogenic3
Comedogenic Rating (3)
1
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
(Antioxidant,Skin Conditioning)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
Brightening
Brightening
1
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning,Solvent)
1
A
Phospholipids
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
(Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant,Emulsifying)
1
Propanediol
(Solvent,Viscosity Decreasing Agent,Viscosity Controlling)
1
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising,Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
(Chelating Agent,Emulsion Stabilising,Masking,Skin Conditioning)
1
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
comedogenic3
Comedogenic Rating (3)
2
A
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent,Fragrance,Ph Adjuster,Buffering Agent,Masking)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
2
A
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
(Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Emollient)
2
A
Hydrogenated Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning,Emulsifying,Surfactant,Suspending Agent- Nonsurfactant)
3
A
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance,Preservative,Anticorrosive,Masking)
3
Sphingolipids
(Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Skin Protecting)
3
Zinc PCA
(Skin Conditioning,Humectant)
3
A
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance,Preservative)
3
B
Polysorbate 60
(Emulsifying,Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
3
B
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
(Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Emulsifying,Surfactant)
4
A
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance,Preservative)
5
A
Benzyl Alcohol
(External Analgesic,Fragrance,Preservative,Solvent,Viscosity Decreasing Agent,Masking)
Allergens
Allergens
6
A
BHT
(Antioxidant,Fragrance,Masking)
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
(Skin Protecting)
1
3
Titanium Dioxide
(Cosmetic Colorant,Opacifying,Sunscreen Agent,Uv Absorber)
UV Protection
UV Protection
Good for Sensitive Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin