LOreal UV Defender UV Serum Protector Matte & Fresh SPF50+ / Pa++++ is a sunscreen that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays. It is a creamy, lightweight, and mattifying dry touch sunscreen formula that comes with oil control ingredient Airlicium that absorbs 7x its weight in sebum to instantly reduce shine and pore visibility. The product is best suited for oily skin users and those who require oil control/sebum control and leaves a dry matte finish on the skin even in hot and humid climates.
Ingredients:
- Aqua/Water
- Glycerin
- Alcohol Denat
- Dimethicone
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
- Titanium Dioxide
- Drometrizole Trisiloxane
- Propylene Glycol
- Silica
- Triethanolamine
- Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
- Tocopherol
- Phenoxyethanol
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Palmitic Acid
- Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
- Menthoxypropanediol
- Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract
- Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
- Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
- Kaolin
Positive:
- Provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays
- Contains Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, and Drometrizole Trisiloxane, which are effective sunscreen agents
- Contains Vit C + Vit E that work in synergy and provide great photoprotection
- Has emollient properties
- Easy to formulate, stable, and relatively inexpensive
Negative:
- Contains Alcohol Denat, which can be drying and irritating to some people
- Contains Phenoxyethanol, which can be a potential irritant
- Contains Palmitic Acid, which can be comedogenic for some people
Overall, LOreal UV Defender UV Serum Protector Matte & Fresh SPF50+ / Pa++++ is a good sunscreen option for those with oily skin who require oil control and a matte finish. However, those with dry or sensitive skin may want to avoid it due to the presence of alcohol denat and potential irritants.
