It is not always easy to navigate the world of sunscreens, among the most important products for the health and protection of the skin from sun damage. There are several factors at play when choosing the right ally. Among these, also trust in those who are promises of protection declared on the label.
For this purpose, Altroconsumo, for the first time, analyzed a range of 12 different creams to verify the veracity of their performance and their SPF (sun protection factor). Among them, only five passed the tests and further tests according to the ISO standards to measure the real protection factor from both UVB (SPF) and UVA rays. Here they are below:
Avène Cream Without Fragrance Invisible Effect
Avène Invisible Effect Fragrance-Free Cream ranks first, with an overall quality score of 67/100, also obtaining the recognition of Best of the Test.
In second place, tied with an overall quality score 64/100, we find:
Collistar Sun Face Cream Active Protection 50+
Nivea Sun Triple Protect Ultra-light Moisturizing Fluid 50+
Eucerin Hydro Protect Ultra light fluid SPF 50+
With a score of 61/100 and with the recognition of Best Buy we find:
Prep Facial Sun Cream SPF 50
Furthermore, it was evaluated theexperience of using facial sunscreens. The panel of consumers who tested the various products expressed a overall positive opinion on the various cosmetic characteristics. Among the different creams analyzed, the most appreciated in terms of application method, speed of absorption and fragrance, it was Eucerin.
On the contrary, i results I am disappointing in terms of environmental respect, a parameter that takes into account the presence of more or less toxic and polluting ingredients in the formulation, the characteristics of the primary (bottle) and secondary (box) packaging, as well as the loss of residual product remaining in the containers. For example, all products are sold in completely useless cardboard packaging. L'the only cream to achieve sufficiency it was full Avene.
While, on plan of the information present on the labeli results are positive, with the exception of one product. The balance on the issue of prices is less positive. If you compare the prices of sun creams for the body with the equivalent of the same brand for the face, the latter cost up to two or three times more.
Altroconsumo purchased the sunscreens from this test between July and November 2023. They were tested between October 2023 and February 2024. The price data was recorded for February 2024.
Source: Vanity Fair
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