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Boots No7 Dual Action Tinted Moisturiser Fair

13/41 Best Ingredients

21/41 Good Ingredients

7/41 Unfavorable Ingredients

9/41 Natural Ingredients

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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)

glycerin

Glycerin. Effects include significant improvement in the hydration of the outer layer of skin, reduction of small wrinkles
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 22151935
rosa moschata seed oil

Rose Hip. Antioxidative, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3586833
ascorbyl glucoside

Vitamin C. Used as antioxidant with numerous anti-aging benefits
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19159387

dimethylmethoxy chromanol

Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol. Antioxidant
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 23347080
ginkgo biloba leaf extract

Ginkgo. May improve appearance of wrinkles
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 20412217
ascorbyl palmitate

Vitamin C. Used as antioxidant with numerous anti-aging benefits
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19159387

Healing Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)

sodium hyaluronate

Sodium Hyaluronate. Heals damaged skin

ceramide 3

Ceramide. Ceramides promote healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues

Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)

glyceryl stearate

Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
petrolatum

Petrolatum. Helps other moisturizing ingredients by keeping them on the skin longer
dimethicone

Dimethicone. Moisturizer

sodium stearoyl lactylate

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate. Emollient
c13 14 isoparaffin

C13-14 Isoparaffin. Emollient

Anti-hair loss Ingredients

phyllanthus emblica fruit extract

Indian Gooseberry. Hair tonic, anti-hair loss and anti-inflammatory properties.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 21317655

Cleansing Ingredients

peg 100 stearate

Peg 100 Stearate. Cleansing Agent
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 16011869
tetrasodium edta

Edta. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 12396676

potassium hydroxide

Potassium Hydroxide. Cleansing agent, safe as used in cosmetics
Source: National Institutes of Health - CID 14797

Protective Ingredients

alcohol denat.

Alcohol Denatured. Antifoaming and antimicrobial properties. Denatured alcohols are considered safe as used in cosmetic.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 18569160

Sunscreen Ingredients

active avobenzone 3%

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. Sunscreen ingredient
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. Sunscreen ingredient

ethylhexyl salicylate

Octyl Salicylate. Sunscreen agent, mild skin irritant in pure form, shown to be safe when used as part of a formula
titanium dioxide

Titanium Dioxide. Sunscreen ingredient

Conditioning Ingredients

cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane. Lubricant
cyclohexasiloxane

Cyclohexasiloxane. Silicone

tribehenin

Tribehenin. Lubricant

Neutral Ingredients

inactive aqua (water)

Aqua. Water
c12 15 alkyl benzoate

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate. Thickening agent
mica

Mica. Pigment for skin shine
cetearyl alcohol

Cetearyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
polyacrylamide

Polyacrylamide. Solvent polymer

xanthan gum

Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
sodium polyacrylate

Sodium Polyacrylate. Absorbing agent
laureth 7

Laureth-7. Emulsifying agent
iron oxides

Iron Oxides. Color

Unfavorable Ingredients

octisalate 2%

Octisalate. Sunscreen ingredient. Could produce allergic contact dermatitis
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 16956469
octocrylene 4%

Octocrylene. Sunscreen ingredient. Strong allergen, potentially leading to contact dermatitis in children
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 20644036
butylene glycol

Butylene Glycol. Solvent, conditioning agent. Possible contact allergen
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 25182293
paraffinum liquidum (mineral oil)

Mineral Oil. Fragrance, emollient. May cause irritation and redness. Could exacerbate existing skin conditions.
Source: National Institutes of Health - Atopic Dermatitis

phenoxyethanol

Phenoxyethanol. Preservative. Considered safe, however cases of eczema and urticaria due to this ingredient have been recorded.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 122-99-6
methylparaben

Methylparaben. Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19101832
ethylparaben

Ethylparaben. Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19101832

Original List of Ingredients:

Active: Avobenzone 3%, Octisalate 2%, Octocrylene 4%. Inactive: Aqua (Water), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Mica, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glyceryl Stearate, Petrolatum, Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Tribehenin, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Methylparaben, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Polyacrylamide, Xanthan Gum, Ethylparaben, Sodium Polyacrylate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Potassium Hydroxide, Laureth-7, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Ceramide 3, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides

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Merchant's description of this product:
A sheer light-diffusing moisturizer with a hint of color to even out skin tone. Perfect for all skin types. How to Use: Use in the morning after cleansing the skin. Smooth on evenly, just like your usual moisturizer, blending away at the jaw line. read more

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