Name: SkinMedica Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 Sunscreen
Brand: SkinMedica
SKU: 432840
Availability: InStock
Rating: 50 (1 reviews)

SkinMedica Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 Sunscreen

AbbVie

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

9

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-7)

What's inside

Sodium Hydroxide

Skin corrosion, severe eye damage, respiratory irritation from dust or mist, chemical burns

Cyclopentasiloxane

Not approved for ingestion, potential bioaccumulation, environmental concerns, possible endocrine disruption

Triethoxycaprylylsilane (Octyltriethoxysilane)

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

Oleth-3 Phosphate

Potential skin irritation on topical use, possible impurities from ethoxylation process, lack of food safety data

Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Potential skin irritation in sensitive individuals, environmental persistence

Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone

Potential skin irritation or allergic reaction in sensitive individuals, environmental persistence, no nutritional benefits

PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether

Potential skin irritation in some individuals, possible contamination with toxic ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane residues if not properly purified, unknown effects if ingested

Disodium EDTA

Potential irritant and sensitizer in some individuals, environmental persistence concerns

Sorbic Acid

Irritation potential on skin and eyes at high concentrations, possible allergic sensitization in some individuals, low acute toxicity

Water

Non-toxic, non-irritating, inert diluent and solvent

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Improves texture in cosmetic formulations, provides non-greasy application

Citric acid

Enhances flavor by providing sour taste, acts as preservative by chelating metals and stabilizing pH, naturally occurring in foods

Polyisobutene

Provides viscosity enhancement, film-forming properties, moisture retention

Caprylyl Glycol

Skin conditioning, antimicrobial preservative booster

Niacinamide

Supports skin barrier function, improves uneven skin tone, reduces fine lines, essential nutrient

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Improves product texture and stability, enhances skin feel and adherence

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antioxidant activity, potential anti-inflammatory effects, modest cardiovascular benefit, potential metabolic support, potential neuroprotective effects

Polygonum Aviculare Extract

Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, analgesic properties, potential support for cardiovascular and digestive health

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant properties, supports skin barrier function

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydration, skin barrier support, joint lubrication

Butylene Glycol

Improves texture and absorption of products, acts as a humectant to retain moisture

Phenoxyethanol

Effective broad-spectrum preservative, low volatility, good stability

Ethylhexylglycerin

Enhances preservative efficacy, deodorizing properties

Glycerin

Moisturizing agent, stabilizer, non-toxic, biodegradable

Product Details

Form Type

cream

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