L'essential D5 Brightening Sunscreen
L'ESSENTIAL
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Paraben free
Sulfate free
Alcohol free
Silicone free
Fungal Acne Safe
EU Allergent Free
Key Ingredients
Have you ever tried a product that promised certain effects but delivered nothing? It might have lacked key ingredients necessary for those promised results. Despite marketing claims, if a product lacks beneficial components, its efficacy is questionable.
We help you identify key ingredients known for effects such as acne-fighting, brightening, UV protection, and anti-aging, assisting you in making smarter skincare choices. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of key ingredients can vary; while some are well-proven, others have mixed research behind them.
UV Protection from (1) Ingredient:
Anti Aging from (1) Ingredient:
Promotes Wound Healing from (1) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
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Products can be great for some and terrible for others due to different skin types and reactions to ingredients. We've identified ingredients suitable for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types.
Dry skin
Oily Skin
Sensitive skin
Oil skin
Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Health Ratings)
The Ingredient Safety Breakdown indicates the percentage of ingredients categorized into different risk levels, as classified by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) when available. With numerous cosmetic ingredients in existence, the EWG is one of the few organizations globally that assigns ratings to many commonly used ingredients, making it a valuable reference point.
Low risk
Moderate risk
High risk
Unknown
INGREDIENT LIST
(Display the first 5 ingredients from a list of 36 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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1
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Water (Solvent) |
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3
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A
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Cyclopentasiloxane (Solvent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
Silicone
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2
9
|
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Zinc Oxide (Skin Protecting, Cosmetic Colorant, Sunscreen Agent, Bulking Agent) |
UV Protection
Good for oily skin
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1
|
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Caprylyl Methicone (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
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Polyglyceryl 3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone (Skin Conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsifying, Hair Conditioning) |
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2
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Propanediol (Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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1
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A
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Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer (Viscosity Increasing Agent, Film Forming) |
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1
|
A
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Disteardimonium Hectorite (Viscosity Controlling, Stabilising) |
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1
4
|
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Guaiazulene (Perfuming, Fragrance, Antimicrobial, Cosmetic Colorant) |
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6
|
A
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Cyclomethicone (Solvent, Emollient, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
Silicone
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1
|
A
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Magnesium Sulfate (Hair Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Bulking Agent) |
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1
|
A
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Sorbitan Caprylate (Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
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1
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Polyglyceryl 2 Dipolyhydroxystearate (Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive) |
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1
|
A
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Lauryl Polyglyceryl 3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone (Skin Conditioning, Surfactant, Hair Conditioning) |
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1
|
A
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C30 45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Film Forming) |
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1
|
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Triethoxycaprylylsilane (Binding Agent, Binding) |
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1
|
A
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Glyceryl Caprylate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
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1
|
A
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Butylene Glycol (Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity decreasing agents) |
Good for dry skin
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2
|
A
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Ethylhexylglycerin (Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
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1
|
A
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Dimethicone/ Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (Viscosity Controlling) |
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1
|
A
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Caprylyl Glycol (Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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|
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Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract |
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3
|
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Rose Extract (Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive) |
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1
|
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Pyrus Communis (Pear) Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
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1
|
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Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning, Moisturising, Smoothing) |
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1
2
|
A
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Glycerin (Solvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant ) |
Good for dry skin
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1
|
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Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract |
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1
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Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract |
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1
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Tocopherol |
Good for dry skin
Anti Aging
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1
|
A
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Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride (Solvent, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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1
|
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Houttuynia Cordata Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
|
A
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Pentylene Glycol (Solvent, Skin Conditioning) |
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1
|
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Plankton Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
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Madecassoside (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
Promotes Wound Healing
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1
|
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Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract (Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
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1
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Arginine Ferulate (Skin Conditioning) |
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