Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30

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Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30

Average rating from 3 Ratings
4.3

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Defense Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30

4.3
from 3 Ratings

Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)

  • Low Risk
  • Moderate Risk
  • High Risk
  • Unknown
91%
5%
0%
5%

CIR Findings Breakdown

  • A - Safe as Used
  • B - Safe with Qualifications
  • C - Unsafe
  • Unknown
52%
16%
0%
32%
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
A
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
(Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Antimicrobial)
1
B
C13-14 Isoparaffin
(Emollient,Solvent)
1
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
(Antioxidant,Humectant,Skin Conditioning,Perfuming)
Acne-Fighting
Acne-Fighting
Brightening
Brightening
1
A
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient,Emulsifying)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Niacinamide
(Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Smoothing)
Brightening
Brightening
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
1
Resveratrol
(Antioxidant,Skin Protecting)
1
Linoleic Acid
(Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Sufactant,Antistatic Agent,Emollient)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
(Antioxidant)
Brightening
Brightening
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
1
A
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising,Opacifying,Foam Boosting,Viscosity Increasingagent - Aqueous,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Emollient,Emulsifying,Viscosity Controlling)
comedogenic2
Comedogenic Rating (2)
1
A
Sodium Gluconate
(Chelating Agent,Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Sclerotium Gum
(Emulsion Stabilising,Skin Conditioning,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
(Emollient,Skin Conditioning)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
Ascorbyl Glucoside
(Antioxidant)
Brightening
Brightening
1
A
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant,Skin Conditioning)
1
B
Isononyl Isononanoate
(Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Antistatic Agent)
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
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient,Masking,Perfuming,Skin Conditioning,Solvent)
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)
2
A
Glycerin
(Denaturant,Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Humectant,Skin Protecting,Viscosity Decreasing Agent,Perfuming,Solvent)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
A
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols
(Skin Conditioning,Emollient)
1
Xanthophyll
(Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive)
1
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
(Binding Agent,Binding)
1
A
Phospholipids
(Skin Conditioning)
1
B
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
(Emulsifying,Surfactant)
1
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
(Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant,Emulsifying)
1
A
Pullulan
(Binding Agent,Film Forming,Binding)
1
Hydrogen Dimethicone
(Film Forming)
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
B
Acrylates Copolymer
(Adhesive,Binding Agent,Film Forming,Hair Fixing,Suspending Agent -Nonsurfactant,Antistatic Agent,Binding)
2
A
Alumina
(Abrasive,Absorbent,Anticaking Agent,Bulking Agent,Opacifying,Viscosity Controlling)
3
B
Laureth-7
(Emulsifying,Surfactant)
3
B
Ceteareth-20
(Cleansing,Emulsifying,Surfactant)
comedogenic2
Comedogenic Rating (2)
3
A
Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)
(Antioxidant,Skin Conditioning)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
4
A
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance,Preservative)
4
B
Polyacrylamide
(Binding Agent,Film Forming,Hair Fixing,Antistatic Agent,Binding)
1
2
A
Aluminum Stearate
(Anticaking Agent,Colorant,Emulsion Stabilising,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Cosmetic Colorant,Viscosity Controlling)
2
3
Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning,Emulsifying,Surfactant,Antistatic Agent,Emollient)
1
3
Titanium Dioxide
(Cosmetic Colorant,Opacifying,Sunscreen Agent,Uv Absorber)
UV Protection
UV Protection
Good for Sensitive Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract
Tetrapeptide-30
(Skin Conditioning,Skin Protecting)
1
A
Alpha-Bisabolol
Brightening
Brightening
Promotes Wound Healing
Promotes Wound Healing
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