L'Oreal Paris Youth Code SPF 30 Day Cream
The L'Oréal L'Oreal Paris Youth Code SPF 30 Day Cream is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 31 ingredients (22 low-risk) rates it Excellent (85/100). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
8
|
|
Benzophenone-3
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
4
|
|
Homosalate
(Fragrance, Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber, Skin Conditioning, Uv Filter) |
|
3
|
|
Octocrylene
(Sunscreen Agent, 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
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isohexadecane
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
(Buffering Agent) |
|
|
4
|
B
|
Polyacrylamide
(Binding Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Antistatic Agent, Binding) |
|
|
1
|
|
Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Bismuth Oxychloride
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
(Emulsion Stabilising, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
C13-14 Isoparaffin
(Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
|
PEG-15 Hydroxystearate
(Emulsifying) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Stearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Foambooster, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Foam Boosting, Masking, Opacifying, Refatting, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sorbic Acid
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Laureth-7
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Castanea Sativa (Chestnut) Seed Extract | |
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Behenyl Alcohol
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
B
|
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
|
Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate
(Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Oxothiazolidinecarboxylic Acid
(Skin Bleaching Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
7
|
|
Citral
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
