Name: SkinCeuticals Physical Matte UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50 Tinted Mousse
Brand: SkinCeuticals
SKU: 183768
Availability: InStock
Rating: 43 (1 reviews)

SkinCeuticals Physical Matte UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50 Tinted Mousse

L'Oréal SA

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

11

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Mineral sunscreenBonus for mineral-based UV filters

What's inside

Titanium Dioxide

Potential carcinogenicity especially as inhaled nanoparticles, dermal and respiratory irritation, regulatory restrictions in food use in EU and France

Talc

Potential contamination with asbestos (carcinogen), inhalation toxicity risk, respiratory irritation

Styrene/acrylates Copolymer

Potential residual styrene monomer exposure (IARC Group 2A carcinogen), potential migration from food-contact coatings, microplastic ingestion with uncertain long-term effects, possible gastrointestinal irritation/inflammation (animal data), environmental persistence

Aluminum Stearates

Potential neurotoxic effects with excessive intake, aluminum accumulation risk, potential kidney burden

PEG-8 Laurate

Ultra-processed emulsifier, potential gut microbiome disruption (class effect), may increase intestinal permeability and low-grade inflammation (animal and small human data with other emulsifiers), potential contamination with 1,4-dioxane or ethylene oxide (ethoxylation by-products), rare hypersensitivity to PEGs, limited human data for chronic dietary intake

Triethoxycaprylylsilane (Octyltriethoxysilane)

Not approved for food use, limited oral safety data, potential skin and eye irritation, synthetic ultra-processed additive, releases ethanol on hydrolysis

Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil

Potential for trans fatty acid formation during hydrogenation, possible allergenicity, limited ingestion data, ultra-processed

Silica Silylate

Limited long-term safety data, ultra-processed additive, potential for inhalation toxicity in powder form

2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol

Potential skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, limited toxicological data

Alumina

Potential accumulation if consumed in excess, possible contamination with soluble aluminum compounds, overexposure risk in occupational settings

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Potential for skin irritation, possible gut irritation if ingested, ultra-processed, limited long-term oral safety data

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Not approved for food use, possible skin irritation, potential for systemic absorption, lacks nutritional value

Triethylhexanoin

Improves product texture, enhances dermal absorption

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Moisturizing, enhances product spreadability, provides silky texture

PEG-12 Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Improves skin texture, acts as an emollient and thickening agent

Iron Oxides

Used as stable, inert colorants with low toxicity in typical use

Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Emulsifying and conditioning agent, improves product stability and skin feel

Zinc oxide

Source of essential zinc, supports immune function, wound healing, and acts as UV blocker

Dicaprylyl Ether

Improves skin hydration and texture, enhances spreadability of formulations

Isohexadecane

Provides lightweight, non-greasy emollient properties, improves texture and spreadability in formulations

Aluminum Hydroxide

Reduces gastric acidity, used as vaccine adjuvant to enhance immune response

Dimethicone

Skin conditioning, forms protective barrier, reduces irritation from other ingredients, non-toxic, non-comedogenic

Product Details

Form Type

cream

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