Pca Skin Hydrator Plus Broad Spectrum Spf 30
PCA Skin
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 (3) Ingredient:
Anti Aging from (1) Ingredient:
Promotes Wound Healing from (2) Ingredient:
Brightening 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 33 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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1
3
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Octisalate (Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
UV Protection
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2
3
|
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Octocrylene (Uv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Uv Filter) |
UV Protection
|
2
9
|
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Zinc Oxide (Skin Protecting, Cosmetic Colorant, Sunscreen Agent, Bulking Agent) |
UV Protection
Good for oily skin
|
1
|
B
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Avena Sativa (Oat) Bran Extract |
|
1
|
B
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Betaine (Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Antistatic Agent) |
|
1
2
|
A
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Bisabolol |
Promotes Wound Healing
Brightening
|
1
|
B
|
Butyloctyl Salicylate (Solvent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
1
|
|
Caffeine (Masking, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
1
3
|
B
|
Ceteareth 20 (Emulsifying, Surfactant, Cleansing) |
|
1
|
B
|
Cetearyl Olivate (Hair Conditioning) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
1
2
|
B
|
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract |
|
1
|
B
|
Coco Caprylate/ Caprate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
1
|
|
Coconut Alkanes (Solvent, Emollient) |
Bad for oily skin
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3
|
A
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Cyclopentasiloxane (Solvent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
Silicone
|
1
3
|
A
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Dimethicone (Skin Protecting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antifoaming Agent) |
Silicone
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2
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin (Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
1
2
|
A
|
Glycerin (Solvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant ) |
Good for dry skin
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters (Skin Conditioning, Surfactant, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Hair Conditioning, Film Forming, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Occlusive) |
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/ Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising) |
|
1
|
B
|
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
1
|
|
Peg 7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether (Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
|
2
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol (Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
1
|
A
|
Polyisobutene (Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming) |
|
2
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate (Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
2
|
|
Propanediol (Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate (Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for dry skin
Promotes Wound Healing
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Pca (Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
Good for dry skin
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Olivate (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
1
|
|
Tetradecane (Perfuming) |
|
2
3
|
A
|
Tocopheryl Acetate (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
Anti Aging
|
1
|
|
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract (Skin Conditioning, Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
|
1
|
|
Triethoxycaprylylsilane (Binding Agent, Binding) |
|
1
|
|
Water (Solvent) |
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