Pca Skin Weightless Protection Broad Spectrum Spf 45
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
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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 41 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
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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
|
1
|
B
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Avena Sativa (Oat) Bran Extract |
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1
2
|
A
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Bisabolol |
Promotes Wound Healing
Brightening
|
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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1
|
B
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Butyloctyl Salicylate (Solvent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
1
|
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Caffeine (Masking, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
1
|
A
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Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride (Solvent, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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1
|
|
Caprylyl Methicone (Skin Conditioning) |
|
1
2
|
B
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract |
|
1
|
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Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning, Cosmetic Astringent) |
|
1
|
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Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract |
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1
|
A
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Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
Good for dry skin
|
3
|
A
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Cyclopentasiloxane (Solvent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
Silicone
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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
|
|
Ectoin (pH adjusting agent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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1
|
|
Ethyl Ferulate (Antioxidant, Preservative) |
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2
|
A
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Ethylhexylglycerin (Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
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1
|
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Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/ Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising) |
|
4
|
|
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for sensitive skin
Bad for dry skin
|
3
|
|
Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Extract (Antimicrobial, Astringent, Soothing) |
|
1
|
B
|
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
2
|
|
Oleth 3 Phosphate (Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
|
1
|
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Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
1
|
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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
|
|
Propanediol (Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
1
|
|
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning, Exclusive) |
|
1
|
|
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
|
3
|
|
Rose Extract (Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive) |
|
1
|
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Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Wood Extract (Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive) |
|
1
|
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Silybum Marianum Seed Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate (Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for dry skin
Promotes Wound Healing
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
2
|
A
|
Styrene/ Acrylates Copolymer (Film Forming, Opacifying) |
|
2
3
|
A
|
Tocopheryl Acetate (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
Anti Aging
|
1
|
|
Triethoxycaprylylsilane (Binding Agent, Binding) |
|
1
|
|
Undecylcrylene Dimethicone (Film Forming) |
|
1
|
|
Water (Solvent) |
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