Solaire Photo Reverse

Institut Esthederm

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About this product

The Institut Esthederm Solaire Photo Reverse is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 55 ingredients (44 low-risk) rates it Excellent (95/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone skin.

Vegan-friendly

Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.

At a glance

Type
Sunscreen
Ingredients
55
Low-risk
44
Fragrance
Fragrance-free
Origin
France
SPF
60 · blocks 98.3% UVB

The evidence

Quick Product Notes

Paraben-Free Sulfate-Free Alcohol-Free Silicone-Free EU Allergen-Free Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe

Notable Effects & Ingredients

No Notable Effects & Ingredients

Ingredients Related to Skin Types

Good   Bad — tap a skin type to see which ingredients · estimated from ingredient functions
Dry Skin 10/11
Good for dry skin
Glyceryl Stearate Dicaprylyl Carbonate Mannitol Squalane Caprylyl Glycol Butylene Glycol Glycerin Propylene Glycol Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Caution for dry skin
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate Sodium Dextran Sulfate Xanthan Gum Glycerin Sodium Hydroxide Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters Polysorbate 60 PEG-100 Stearate PEG-8 Laurate Silica Andrographis Paniculata Leaf Extract
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin 1/0
Good for oily/acne-prone skin
Andrographis Paniculata Leaf Extract
Sensitive Skin 6/9
Good for sensitive skin
Palmaria Palmata Extract Glycerin Laminaria Digitata Extract Tocopheryl Acetate BHT Aminoethanesulfinic Acid
Caution for sensitive skin
Dipropylene Glycol Mannitol Butylene Glycol Glycerin Propylene Glycol Potassium Sorbate Phenoxyethanol Homosalate BHT

Ingredients list

55 total
Lower hazard (1) Higher hazard (6)
All55 Skin Conditioning36 Viscosity Controlling10 Solvent9 Fragrance9 Humectant9 Uv Absorber7 Hair Conditioning6 Emulsion Stabilising5
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
Water
(Solvent)
6
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter)
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
1
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
(Uv Absorber)
4
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter)
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
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
4
Homosalate
(Fragrance, Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber, Skin Conditioning, Uv Filter)
3
Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant)
2
A
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
(Film Forming, Opacifying)
2
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter)
1
B
Butyloctyl Salicylate
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Solvent)
1
A
Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
1
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient)
1
Caprylyl Methicone
(Skin Conditioning)
3
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning)
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
1
VP/Eicosene Copolymer
(Binding, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling)
1
B
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant)
1
Creatine
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Mannitol
(Binding Agent, Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Binding, Masking, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning)
3
A
PEG-100 Stearate
(Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent)
1
A
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
(Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent)
1
C20-22 Alcohols
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Viscosity Controlling)
1
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling)
5
B
PEG-8 Laurate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant)
1
A
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent)
1
Cerium Oxide
(Opacifying)
1
A
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
A
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling)
1
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol
(Uv Absorber)
1
A
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Sodium Dextran Sulfate
(Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Squalane
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning)
1
Palmaria Palmata Extract
(Skin Protecting)
A
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning)
PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM
(Antistatic, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent)
1
B
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
(Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent)
4
A
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative)
Paraben
Paraben
3
A
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative)
Andrographis Paniculata Leaf Extract
(Astringent, Skin Conditioning)
3
B
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent)
3
B
Polysorbate 60
(Emulsifying, Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
3
B
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
Aminoethanesulfinic Acid
(Antioxidant, Reducing)
1
2
A
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling)
6
A
BHT
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Masking)
1
Carnosine
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Artemia Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Laminaria Digitata Extract
(Skin Protecting)
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning)
2
CI 17200
(Cosmetic Colorant)
1
Hexapeptide-2
(Skin Conditioning)

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Key ingredients

Chemical UV Filter
Absorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
Antioxidants
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Vitamin E
Protects skin and soothes irritation.
Peptides
Supports skin hydration and improves firmness.
Exfoliators
Removes dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Benefits

HydratingBoosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier RepairStrengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier.
Anti-AgingSoftens lines and helps skin look youthful.
BrighteningRestores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Good For Oily SkinBalances oil and helps reduce shine.
Redness ReducingSoothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Scar HealingImproves the look of marks and scars.
Reduces IrritationEases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

Concerns

Contains paraben
Not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
May not suit dry skin
May not suit sensitive skin

Ingredients explained

Water
Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Solvent
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Uv absorber
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Uv absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Uv absorber, Uv filter
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 4 Uv absorberUv filter
Homosalate
Fragrance, Sunscreen agent
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 4 FragranceSunscreen agentUv absorberSkin conditioningUv filter
Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters
Skin conditioning, Emollient
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 Skin conditioningEmollientEmulsifyingSurfactant
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Film forming, Opacifying
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A Film formingOpacifying
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Uv absorber, Uv filter
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 Uv absorberUv filter
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B Hair conditioningSkin conditioningSolvent
Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A FragranceSolventViscosity decreasing agentMaskingViscosity controlling
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Skin conditioning, Emollient
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioningEmollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioning
VP/Eicosene Copolymer
Binding, Film forming
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 BindingFilm formingViscosity controlling
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
Emulsifying, Surfactant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B EmulsifyingSurfactant
Creatine
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioning
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Skin conditioning
+ 29 more — see the full ingredients list above
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Uv absorber, Uv filter
Potentially a skin irritantRead moreShow less
EWG 6 Uv absorberUv filter Bad for Oily SkinBad for Sensitive Skin
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A DenaturantFragranceHair conditioningHumectantOral care agentOral health care drugSkin protectingViscosity decreasing agentPerfumingSolvent Good for Dry SkinFungal-acne trigger
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin conditioning
Potentially comedogenic - can block poresRead moreShow less
EWG 3 AntioxidantSkin conditioning Bad for Oily Skin
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A EmollientEmulsifying Fungal-acne trigger
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR A Surfactant Fungal-acne trigger
PEG-8 Laurate
Emulsifying, Surfactant
Moderate-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 5 CIR B EmulsifyingSurfactant Fungal-acne trigger
Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A FragranceSkin conditioningSolventViscositydecreasing agentHumectantMaskingViscosity controlling Good for Dry Skin
Phenoxyethanol
Fragrance, Preservative
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 4 CIR A FragrancePreservative Paraben
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying, Surfactant
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR B EmulsifyingSurfactant Fungal-acne trigger
Propylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR B FragranceHumectantSkin-conditioningagent - miscellaneousSolventViscosity decreasing agentSkin conditioningViscosity controlling Good for Dry Skin
BHT
Antioxidant, Fragrance
Moderate-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 6 CIR A AntioxidantFragranceMasking

How to use

How to use

  • 1 Morning only: Apply as the last step of your AM routine, after moisturiser, and reapply every ~2 hours of sun exposure.

General guidance from this product's category and active ingredients — always follow the directions on the package.

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