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Total Effects UV Day Cream SPF 15

Updated on: 15/10/2025
Total Effects UV Day Cream SPF 15
51
Total Ingredients
analysed
40 of 51
Skin-Safe
low risk
2 of 51
Potential Irritants
may irritate sensitive skin
2 of 51
Potential Pore-Clogging
comedogenic risk

Product Analysis Summary

About this product

Contains Niacinamide and Niacinamide. Contains fragrance — patch test if sensitive. 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: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy
1 Very safe
2 Safe
3 Moderate
4 Risky
5 Avoid
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: 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
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
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: 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
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: 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
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate 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
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
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: 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
2
Comedogenic: 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
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: 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
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
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
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk

Potential Irritants

2 flagged

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olay Total Effects UV Day Cream SPF 15 comedogenic?

Appears To Be Comedogenic Total Effects UV Day Cream SPF 15 appears to be comedogenic. It contains 2 ingredient s with a high comedogenic rating (4–5) that are likely to clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/isopropyl-isostearate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Isopropyl Isostearate</a> and <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 Olay a good skincare brand?

Olay is a skincare brand introduced in 1952 by South African chemist Graham Wulff. The brand began with a moisturizing product known as Oil of Olay. Today Olay produces moisturizers, serums, and anti-aging skincare products and is owned by Procter & Gamble. Olay makes products such as Total Effects UV Day Cream 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 Olay.

Is Olay Total Effects UV Day Cream SPF 15 safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Total Effects UV Day Cream SPF 15 may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 3 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/parfum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Parfum</a>, <a href="/ingredient/benzyl-salicylate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Benzyl Salicylate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/benzyl-alcohol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Benzyl Alcohol</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 Olay Total Effects UV Day Cream SPF 15 clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present Total Effects UV Day Cream SPF 15 contains 2 ingredients with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/isopropyl-isostearate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Isopropyl Isostearate</a> and <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 Olay Total Effects UV Day Cream SPF 15?

This product is from Olay. See more products from Olay.

What are the ingredients in Olay Total Effects UV Day Cream SPF 15?

Total Effects UV Day Cream SPF 15 contains 51 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/ammonium-polyacrylate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Ammonium Polyacrylate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/titanium-dioxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Titanium Dioxide</a>, <a href="/ingredient/triethoxycaprylylsilane" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Triethoxycaprylylsilane</a>, <a href="/ingredient/c13-14-alkane" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">C13-14 Alkane</a> and <a href="/ingredient/ptfe" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Ptfe</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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