Avon Elements Youth Restoring Anti-Wrinkle Moisture Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 20
The Avon Elements Youth Restoring Anti-Wrinkle Moisture Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 20 is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 45 ingredients (38 low-risk) rates it Excellent (92/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
3
|
|
Cinoxate
(Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber) |
|
4
|
A
|
Benzophenone-2
(Fragrance, Uv Absorber, Masking) |
|
|
6
|
|
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
4
|
|
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isononyl Isononanoate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
8
|
|
Benzophenone-3
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
2
|
|
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dilauryl Citrate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Dilauryl Thiodipropionate
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
(Opacifying) |
|
|
2
|
|
Trisiloxane
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Cetearyl Glucoside
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
2
|
|
Mica
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Ceteareth-20
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
3
|
|
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Uv Absorber) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Choleth-24
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
2
|
B
|
Ceteth-24
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharomyces/Calcium Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
Amethyst Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract
(Bulking Agent, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract
(Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharomyces/Potassium Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
(Not Reported) |
|
|
3
|
|
Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
Saccharomyces/Manganese Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
|
Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
(Skin Conditioning, Sufactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
(Skin Conditioning) |
