Tinted Facial Sunscreen SPF 20
Backed by 40 studiesOverall grade based on research across 8 ingredients.
50out of 100Grade D
Research evidence score
Weighed against 40 published studies · led by Vitamin C
- 'Vitamin C' claim is contradicted by evidence.
Ingredient breakdown
D
Vitamin CSupports immune function and antioxidant defense
Research direction: Leans unsupportiveEvidence: 5 studiesEvidence strength: Weak - research is split or limited
C
Organic Aloe Barbadensis (aloe Vera) Leaf JuiceGeneral health support
Research direction: InconclusiveEvidence: 5 studiesEvidence strength: Moderate - supportive but mixed
The PRISMA statement for reporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses of studies that evaluate health care interventions: explanation and elaboration. (2009)Risks and Benefits of Estrogen Plus Progestin in Healthy Postmenopausal Women: Principal Results From the Women's Health Initiative Randomized Controlled Trial (2002)The MOS 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) (1992)
C
Organic Cocos Nucifera (coconut) OilGeneral health support
Research direction: InconclusiveEvidence: 5 studiesEvidence strength: Moderate - supportive but mixed
The PRISMA statement for reporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses of studies that evaluate health care interventions: explanation and elaboration. (2009)Risks and Benefits of Estrogen Plus Progestin in Healthy Postmenopausal Women: Principal Results From the Women's Health Initiative Randomized Controlled Trial (2002)The MOS 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) (1992)
C
Sorbitan SesquioleateGeneral health support
Research direction: InconclusiveEvidence: 5 studiesEvidence strength: Moderate - supportive but mixed
The PRISMA statement for reporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses of studies that evaluate health care interventions: explanation and elaboration. (2009)World Health Organization 2020 guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour (2020)Risks and Benefits of Estrogen Plus Progestin in Healthy Postmenopausal Women: Principal Results From the Women's Health Initiative Randomized Controlled Trial (2002)
C
Vegetable GlycerineGeneral health support
Research direction: InconclusiveEvidence: 5 studiesEvidence strength: Moderate - supportive but mixed
The PRISMA statement for reporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses of studies that evaluate health care interventions: explanation and elaboration. (2009)World Health Organization 2020 guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour (2020)Risks and Benefits of Estrogen Plus Progestin in Healthy Postmenopausal Women: Principal Results From the Women's Health Initiative Randomized Controlled Trial (2002)
C
Glyceryl Stearate SEGeneral health support
Research direction: InconclusiveEvidence: 5 studiesEvidence strength: Moderate - supportive but mixed
C
Organic Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) OilGeneral health support
Research direction: InconclusiveEvidence: 5 studiesEvidence strength: Moderate - supportive but mixed
The PRISMA statement for reporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses of studies that evaluate health care interventions: explanation and elaboration. (2009)Risks and Benefits of Estrogen Plus Progestin in Healthy Postmenopausal Women: Principal Results From the Women's Health Initiative Randomized Controlled Trial (2002)The MOS 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) (1992)
C
Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (jojoba) Seed OilGeneral health support
Research direction: InconclusiveEvidence: 5 studiesEvidence strength: Moderate - supportive but mixed
The PRISMA statement for reporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses of studies that evaluate health care interventions: explanation and elaboration. (2009)Risks and Benefits of Estrogen Plus Progestin in Healthy Postmenopausal Women: Principal Results From the Women's Health Initiative Randomized Controlled Trial (2002)The MOS 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) (1992)
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