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Genoptics Airy UV Cream Untinted SPF 50+ PA++++
A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
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From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dullness
How to use
Take an appropriate amount (about the size of a pearl) onto the palm of your hand. Using your fingertips, apply to your forehead, cheeks, and chin. Spread evenly over your entire face.
What's inside
Ingredients List
12 trigger at least one check · 20 trigger none
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen5
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen5
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide (Nano)
Benefits
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Brassica Napus Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopherol
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Brassica Napus Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Sodium Polyacrylate
Sun Protection6
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Titanium Dioxide (Nano)
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Brassica Napus Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Ingredients Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the microorganism Galactomyces
Learn more about Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate →Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate →Octocrylene
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Octocrylene is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Octocrylene →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →Cyclopentasiloxane
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone.
Learn more about Cyclopentasiloxane →Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate →Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid →Titanium Dioxide (Nano)
UV Filter, Colorant
Titanium Dioxide (Nano) is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Titanium Dioxide (Nano) →
Dupes
- Pilgrim Korean White Lotus Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++67% match
- Rojukiss FACE EYE NECK UV SUN SERUM SPF50+ PA++++63% match
- Brillare Multi-Protection Sunscreen SPF 4061% match
- EltaMD UV Clear SPF 4660% match
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios Kids Sunscreen SPF 5060% match