Kiehl’s Ultra Light Daily UV Defense Aqua Gel SPF 50 PA++++

Kiehl’sUltra Light Daily UV Defense Aqua Gel SPF 50 PA++++Ingredients

Kiehl’s Ultra Light Daily UV Defense Aqua Gel SPF 50 PA++++ is a product from Sunscreens category with 40 ingredients. Notable: Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Citric Acid. The product is made by Kiehl’s.

Ultra Light Daily UV Defense Aqua Gel SPF 50 PA++++ provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing and 17 more.

Organic score: 30% natural vs 58% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Alcohol Denatured
Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Diisopropyl Sebacate
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Solvent
4
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
5
Ethylhexyl Triazone
6
Propylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
7
Tinosorb S
Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning
8
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Citric Acid
Antioxidants [2]: Tocopherol, Citric Acid
Softening 8: Diisopropyl Sebacate, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, PEG-8 Laurate, Rosa Gallica (French Rose) Flower Extract, Sorbitol
Moisturizing 7: Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Rosa Gallica (French Rose) Flower Extract, Sorbitol
UV Protection 3: Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Tocopherol
Soothing 3: Aluminum Hydroxide, Sorbitol, Citric Acid

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Tocopherol, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Myristic Acid
Risk of dryness
Risk of dryness
Alcohol Denatured
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, PEG-8 Laurate, Myristic Acid
PEG
PEG
1 component
PEG-8 Laurate#28

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: 5Negative: 1
Propylene Glycol#6Glycerin#10Tocopherol#13Palmitic Acid#17Butylene Glycol#26Alcohol Denatured#2
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Stearic Acid#14Myristic Acid#31
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#40

Detailed view

Kiehl’s Ultra Light Daily UV Defense Aqua Gel SPF 50 PA++++

#1Water

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.

#2Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

#3Diisopropyl Sebacate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Solvent
Softening
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

#4Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Origin: No information
Role: No information

#5Ethylhexyl Triazone

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

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