Mdsolarsciences Gleam + Glow Spf 50
MDSolarSciences
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 (3) Ingredient:
Brightening from (1) Ingredient:
Acne fighting from (1) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
Click the arrows next to Skin Type! Green = Good & Red = Bad
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 61 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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2
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Avobenzone (3%) (Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
UV Protection
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2
3
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Octocrylene (2.75%) (Uv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Uv Filter) |
UV Protection
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1
3
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Octisalate (5%) (Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
UV Protection
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1
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Water (Aqua) (Solvent) |
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1
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B
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Butyloctyl Salicylate (Solvent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
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1
2
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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
|
A
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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1
3
|
A
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Dimethicone (Skin Protecting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antifoaming Agent) |
Silicone
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1
|
A
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Zea Mays (Corn) Oil (Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive) |
Bad for oily skin
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1
|
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Polyester 8 (Skin Conditioning, Film Forming) |
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1
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B
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Coco Caprylate/ Caprate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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1
2
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Polysilicone 15 (Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
UV Protection
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1
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B
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Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
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1
|
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Ceramide Np |
Anti Aging
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1
|
A
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Ceramide Ap (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Anti Aging
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|
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Ceramide EOP (Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning) |
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1
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Phytosphingosine (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
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1
|
A
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Allantoin (Skin Protecting, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
Good for sensitive skin
Good for oily skin
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1
|
A
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Panthenol (Vitamin B5) (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
Good for dry skin
Promotes Wound Healing
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1
|
B
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract (Perfuming, Fragrance, Antioxidant, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous, Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive, Antimicrobial Agent) |
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1
|
A
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Niacinamide (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
Anti Aging
Brightening
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1
|
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Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract (Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Callus Culture Extract |
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1
|
A
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Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil (Skin Conditioning) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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1
|
A
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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1
|
A
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Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil (Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
Bad for oily skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
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2
|
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil (Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for sensitive skin
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1
|
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Caffeine (Masking, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
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1
2
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Diatomaceous Earth (Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Anticaking Agent) |
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1
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B
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Masking, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Uv Absorber, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Emollient, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Tonic) |
Good for oily skin
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1
|
A
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Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid) (Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for dry skin
Promotes Wound Healing
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1
|
A
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Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C) (Antioxidant) |
Anti Aging
Brightening
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1
|
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Ferric Hexapeptide 35 (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
3
|
B
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
Good for sensitive skin
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2
|
B
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract (Cosmetic Biocide) |
|
1
|
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Laminaria Digitata Extract (Skin Protecting) |
|
6
|
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Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil (Perfuming, Fragrance, Antioxidant) |
Bad for sensitive skin
Acne fighting
|
1
|
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Rosa Moschata Seed Oil (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
1
|
A
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Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride (Solvent, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
2
|
B
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Sodium Polyacrylate (Skin Conditioning, Absorbent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Viscosity Controlling, Skin-Conditioning Agent - Emollient) |
|
|
B
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TBHQ (Masking, Perfuming, Antioxidant) |
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1
|
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Phenylpropanol (Solvent, Masking, Perfuming) |
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1
2
|
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Lecithin (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
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1
4
|
B
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Sodium Hydroxide (Denaturant , pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent) |
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|
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Teprenone (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
|
A
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Proline (Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
1
|
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Sorbitol (Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Flavoring Agent, Plasticizer) |
|
1
|
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Acrylates/ C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming) |
|
1
|
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Caprylhydroxamic Acid (Chelating Agent) |
|
2
|
A
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Ethylhexylglycerin (Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
1
|
A
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Xanthan Gum (Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming) |
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1
|
A
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Cholesterol (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Stabilising) |
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1
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A
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Carbomer (Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming) |
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1
|
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Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
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1
|
A
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Synthetic Fluorphlogopite (Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Bulking Agent) |
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1
3
|
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Ci 77891 (Cosmetic Colorant, Uv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Opacifying) |
UV Protection
Good for sensitive skin
|
2
|
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CI 77499 (Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
1
|
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CI 77492 (Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
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1
2
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CI 77491 (Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
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Ci 77861 |
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Ci. 77019 |
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