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EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
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1
|
A
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C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
(Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Antimicrobial) |
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1
|
A
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Niacinamide
(Skin Conditioning,Hair Conditioning,Smoothing) |
Brightening
Anti-Aging
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1
|
A
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Diisopropyl Sebacate
(Solvent,Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Plasticizer) |
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1
|
B
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Lauryl Glucoside
(Surfactant,Cleansing) |
|
1
|
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Methylpropanediol
(Solvent) |
If you live in the Netherlands, you should definitely consider trying this sunscreen out once. It's relatively lightweight (as far as sunscreens go, it still leaves me shiny, but hey, what else is new. It's sunscreen.) For the price, the ingredients are great, with the new generation of synthetic, stable filters outperforming other ones (Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, Tinosorb S, and Ensulizole. Okay, the last one isn't as wonderful as the other three, but still more than decent.) and 1% niacinamide. I'm pale, yet I can rely on this sunscreen for not getting burned. One 250 ml bottle goes a long way when mostly used for face and neck. At the end of the day, this stuff washes off easily without needing a second cleanse.
However, that also is one of the downsides: this sunscreen doesn't even come close to being water resistant (then again, you don't always need that, and easy removal is a big plus on lazy days). Also, even though I can use it around my eyes just fine, it stings at places where my skin is compromised (skin picking, anyone?). Additionally, it can pill under make-up a little, so let it dry properly and be careful when applying foundation.
All things condsidered, I like this sunscreen and when I finally finish the bottle I'll buy it again, if only for those lazy days.
Since this sunscreen is non-profit it comes pretty cheap for the amount (and ingredients) you get. Also it's pretty easy to obtain in Europe.
It's formulated by a dutch dermatologist, which showes, since it seems to be well-formulated (and it has a nice amound of niacinamide) and is suitable for sensitive skin. The filter is apparently also really high-tech and anti-aging (don't ask me though, I don't know).
It only has one ingredient that isn't suitable for fungal acne-prone skin, which hasn't bothered my skin (yet). The only real downside it that it makes my face a pretty shiny at my forehead (but usually I put some powder on it or dab it with a tissue). I also feel that it would look dewy instead of shiny on someone who has a less bumpy skin.
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