Even Better Skin Tone Correcting Moisturizer SPF 20
Sunscreen

Even Better Skin Tone Correcting Moisturizer SPF 20

Clinique
61Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk2 ingredients flagged
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk2 ingredients flagged
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
69% Natural30% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Salicylic Acid
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Sodium Metabisulfite
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Sodium Sulfite
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 6.3 — Ineffective
6.3
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.3
Active ingredients: Ascorbyl Glucoside, Salicylic Acid
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 6.3: optimal range (5–7)
Salicylic Acid at pH 6.3: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Salicylic Acid is at pH 6.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Reef-SafeNot compliant
Contains Octocrylene
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

69% natural29% synthetic
42 natural 1 unknown 18 synthetic

Based on 61 ingredients analyzed. 69% natural, 2% unknown and 29% synthetic.

UV filters1 filter
TypeChemical
Preservatives1 preservative
Fragrance1 essential oil
Silicones2 silicones

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning25:Butyloctyl Salicylate, Cetyl Esters, Myristyl Myristate, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat Bran) Extract... +17 more
humectant8:Butylene Glycol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, PEG-6, Glycerin, Betaine, Trehalose, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
hair conditioning7:Butyloctyl Salicylate, Trametes Versicolor Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Linoleic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Betaine, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Light silky liquid that dries down to a smooth, non-greasy finish
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.