Dr. Dennis Gross Instant Radiance Sun Defense Sunscreen SPF 40 Light-Medium

Dr. Dennis GrossInstant Radiance Sun Defense Sunscreen SPF 40 Light-MediumIngredients

Dr. Dennis Gross Instant Radiance Sun Defense Sunscreen SPF 40 Light-Medium is a product from Body Sunscreens category with 61 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycolic Acid, Sodium PCA, Citric Acid, BHT. The product is made by Dr. Dennis Gross.

Instant Radiance Sun Defense Sunscreen SPF 40 Light-Medium provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking and 18 more.

Organic score: 25% natural vs 59% chemical.

INCI

1
Titanium Dioxide Zinc Oxide
2
Water
Solvent
3
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Isononyl Isononanoate
Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient
6
Pentylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Solvent
7
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
8
Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient

All the Positive

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AHA [2]: Glycolic Acid, Citric Acid
Vitamins [1]: Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidants [9]: Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Citric Acid, BHT
Softening 14: Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sphingolipids, Sodium PCA, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isohexadecane, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
Moisturizing 12: Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sphingolipids, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium PCA, Carbomer, Stearic Acid, Iron Oxides
Anti-aging 6: Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Glycolic Acid
Soothing 5: Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Oleanolic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Polysorbate-60

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Butylene Glycol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Tocopherol, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
Risk of allergy
Risk of allergy
Benzyl Alcohol
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Polysorbate-60, Stearic Acid
PEG
PEG
1 component
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides#30
Coconut
Coconut
1 component
Coconut Alkanes#10

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 7Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Butylene Glycol#4Tocopherol#15Sodium Hyaluronate#18Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil#21Phospholipids#23Sodium PCA#28
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 3
Glycolic Acid#27Coconut Alkanes#10Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil#21Stearic Acid#51
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Glycolic Acid#27Citric Acid#37

Detailed view

Dr. Dennis Gross Instant Radiance Sun Defense Sunscreen SPF 40 Light-Medium

#1Titanium Dioxide Zinc Oxide

Origin: No information
Role: No information

#2Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#3Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

#4Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

#5Isononyl Isononanoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

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