Optimal Skin ProDefence SPF 15
Product Analysis Summary
Contains Lactic Acid. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at skin types that tolerate moderate comedogenic ingredients. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.
Formulation Analysis
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| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk | ||
| C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| C 4 Comedogenic: High risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk | ||
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| S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk | ||
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| S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk |
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| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk | ||
| S 4 Safety: High risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk | ||
| S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk | ||
| S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk | ||
| S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk | ||
| S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk | ||
| S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk | ||
| S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk | ||
| C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk | ||
| S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk | ||
| S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk | ||
| C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
| S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk | ||
| S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk | ||
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Potential Irritants
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Is ESPA Optimal Skin ProDefence SPF 15 comedogenic?
Appears To Be Comedogenic Optimal Skin ProDefence SPF 15 appears to be comedogenic. It contains 1 ingredient with a high comedogenic rating (4–5) that are likely to clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/palmitic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Palmitic Acid</a> . It may not be suitable for acne-prone skin.
Is ESPA a good skincare brand?
UK luxury skincare brand focusing on spa-quality treatments and holistic care. ESPA makes products such as Optimal Skin ProDefence SPF 15 that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about ESPA.
Is ESPA Optimal Skin ProDefence SPF 15 safe for sensitive skin?
Use with Caution Optimal Skin ProDefence SPF 15 may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 8 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/limonene" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Limonene</a>, <a href="/ingredient/citrus-aurantium-dulcis-peel-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil</a> and <a href="/ingredient/citrus-aurantium-bergamia-fruit-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.
Does ESPA Optimal Skin ProDefence SPF 15 clog pores?
Potential Pore-Cloggers Present Optimal Skin ProDefence SPF 15 contains 1 ingredient with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/palmitic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Palmitic Acid</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.
Who makes ESPA Optimal Skin ProDefence SPF 15?
This product is from ESPA. See more products from ESPA.
What are the ingredients in ESPA Optimal Skin ProDefence SPF 15?
Optimal Skin ProDefence SPF 15 contains 65 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/octocrylene" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Octocrylene</a>, <a href="/ingredient/ethylhexyl-methoxycinnamate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/isoamyl-laurate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Isoamyl Laurate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/propanediol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Propanediol</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.
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