SkinCeuticalsMineral Matte UV Defense SPF 30Ingredients

SkinCeuticals Mineral Matte UV Defense SPF 30 is a product from Sunscreens category with 23 ingredients. Notable: Tocopherol. The product is made by SkinCeuticals.

Mineral Matte UV Defense SPF 30 provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing and 4 more.

Organic score: 13% natural vs 74% chemical.

INCI

Dimethicone

Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient

Titanium Dioxide [nano]/ Titanium Dioxide

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient

Dicaprylyl Ether

Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Solvent

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Viscosity controlling agent

Triethylhexanoin

Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Masking, Solvent

Isohexadecane

Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Solvent

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

Film former

All the Positive

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Antioxidants [1]: Tocopherol

Softening 6: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Triethylhexanoin, Isohexadecane, Stearic Acid, PEG-8 Laurate, Laureth-4

Moisturizing 3: Stearic Acid, Iron Oxides, Iron Oxides

UV Protection 1: Tocopherol

Cleansing 1: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores

Stearic Acid, Laureth-4, Tocopherol

Can support fungal acne

Stearic Acid, PEG-8 Laurate

Silicones

1 component

Dimethicone^#1

PEG

1 component

PEG-8 Laurate^#19

ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Tocopherol^#23

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Stearic Acid^#11Laureth-4^#21

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

SkinCeuticals Mineral Matte UV Defense SPF 30

#1Dimethicone

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient

Silicones

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

#2Titanium Dioxide [nano]/ Titanium Dioxide

Origin: No information

Role: No information

#3C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient

Cleansing

Softening

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is mostly used as formulation component. It gives the product a soft and silky but non-greasy feeling. As for the skin benefits, it's an emollient – it makes the skin softer and more hydrated. It also helps to kill bacteria and increase the product’s shelf life.