Altruist Anti-Redness and Pigmentation SPF50 is a tinted SPF moisturiser specially formulated for hypersensitive and redness-prone skin. Altruist Anti-Redness SPF 50 contains a broad-spectrum SPF50 and a 5-star UVA protection. Altruist SPF 50 offers daily defence against sun damage. The green tinted sunscreen instantly neutralises facial redness, blending to a natural light-brown finish, while helping to reduce redness and pigmentation over time.
Altruist sun Created by consultant dermatologist and skin cancer surgeon Dr Andrew Birnie to provide optimum protection against the sun's harmful UVA and UVB radiation, exceeding EU standards.
The Anti-Redness skin cream is a green-tinted moisturiser and sunscreen in one, with high-quality, broad-spectrum protection with a 5-star ultra-UVA rating (PPD 52). Developed especially for hypersensitive and redness-prone skin, providing instant, gentle, and long-term improvement. Combining redness-concealing technology with a redness-reducing active plant complex, this pigmentation sunscreen leaves a light-brown, even finish on the skin.
Anti-Redness and Pigmentation SPF50 benefits:
- Broad-spectrum SPF50 protection with 5 star ultra-UVA rating (PPD 52)
- Provides blue light defence to help prevent pigmentation and premature ageing.
- Features advanced redness-concealing and redness-reducing technology for a calmer, more even complexion
- Suitable for all skin types
- Dermatologist formulation
- Hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic—won’t clog pores
- Fragrance and paraben free
- Water Resistant
How to use: Gently massage Altruist Anti-Redness SPF50 into face, neck, and décolletage until an even skin tone is achieved. Reapply throughout the day to maintain optimal protection.
Dioxide, Octocrylene, Butylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide (Nano), Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dicaprylyl Ether, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, CI 77492, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Panthenol, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Isopropyl Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Silica, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, CI 77499, Triethyl Citrate, CI 77491, Caprylyl Glycol, Piroctone Olamine, Escin, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, CI 47005, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Citrate, Silver Chloride, Sodium Chloride, CI 42090
Aqua, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide, Octocrylene, Glycerin, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Titanium Dioxide (nano), Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, CI 77492, Urea, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Zeolite, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Bisabolol, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Isopropyl Myristate, Panthenol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Silver Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Triethyl Citrate, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Alumina, Piroctone Olamine, Simethicone, CI 47005, CI 42090, CI 77491, CI 77499
Who developed Anti-Redness and Pigmentation SPF50?
This product was created by consultant dermatologist and skin cancer surgeon Dr Andrew Birnie, designed to deliver optimal protection against UVA and UVB radiation, exceeding EU standards.
What is Anti-Redness and Pigmentation SPF50?
It’s a green-tinted moisturiser and sunscreen in one, offering broad-spectrum SPF50 protection with a 5-star ultra-UVA rating (PPD 52). It’s specially formulated for hypersensitive and redness-prone skin, delivering both instant coverage and long-term soothing benefits.
What skin concerns does it target?
This sunscreen is ideal for addressing redness, pigmentation, sensitivity, and uneven skin tone, thanks to its active plant complex and tinted formula.
How should I apply Anti-Redness and Pigmentation SPF50?
Apply by gently massaging into the face, neck, and décolletage until an even tone is achieved. Reapply throughout the day to maintain consistent sun protection—especially after swimming, sweating, or towel-drying.
Can it be worn under makeup?
Yes, its light brown, even finish makes it an excellent makeup base, providing both coverage and sun protection without clogging pores.
Do all skin types need sunscreen?
Yes, sunscreen protects against the harmful UVA and UVB rays. The fairer your skin, the more essential sunscreen becomes.
Which sunscreen should I use?
The BAD (British Association of Dermatologists) recommends that you should use a sunscreen that provides broad-spectrum protection (against UVA and B).
- SPF (Sun Protection Factor) refers to UVB protection. The BAD advises using SPF 30 or above.
- UVA protection is indicated by either an EU standard mark (UVA in a circle) or the Boots star system, 4 or 5 stars indicates very good protection.
Water resistance is a useful addition if you are likely to be sweating, as it will not run, and is important if you are swimming. However, it is essential to reapply after swimming or towelling, as it will have washed/rubbed off. There are many types of sunscreen in different formulations. Ultimately, you should use one that you feel comfortable applying generously, both from a cosmetic and financial perspective.
Is it still possible to burn when using sunscreen?
Yes, though if SPF 30 and above is used correctly (applied in sufficient quantity and frequency), it is extremely unlikely. No sunscreen actually blocks out all UV light, so it is theoretically possible if one had no natural protection from melanin and were outdoors from dawn to dusk in the hottest conditions by water (added reflected UV). What is more likely is that insufficient has been applied, not enough time has been given for it to soak in before going into the water, and an extended time has then been spent in the water without reapplication straight after towelling.
What does SPF mean? What is the difference between SPF30 and SPF50?
SPF stands for 'Sun Protection Factor' and indicates the UVB protection. The number is the multiplier to which the sunscreen is protective against sunburn to your skin. The amount of UVB radiation that is filtered out varies with different SPFs: SPF15 blocks 93% of UVB; SPF30 blocks 96.7% of UVB; SPF 50 blocks 98.3% of UVB.
Moreover, the SPF50 has a higher UVA protection compared to SPF30. The star rating system is based on a ratio of UVA/UVB. Both are the maximum 5 stars, but as the UVB protection of the 50 is higher, the UVA is too.
What is the difference between UVA and UVB?
Sunlight consists of ultraviolet lighting, which creates warmth but also has an impact on your skin. An easy way to remember UVA and UVB differences is that UVA stands for Ageing and UVB for Burning.
What does PPD on your sunscreen products stand for?
PPD stands for "Persistent Pigment Darkening", which is a measure of the level of UVA protection provided by a sunscreen. It indicates how well the sunscreen prevents skin darkening caused by prolonged UVA exposure. The higher the PPD value, the better the protection against UVA rays.
When should I use sunscreen?
Whenever you will be outdoors in daylight for more than about 15 minutes. But also be aware that UVA (which is the main cause of ageing) can penetrate through glass, so you will still be exposed sitting in a car. Ideally year-round, as the UVA levels are fairly consistent year-round and even when there is cloud cover. UVB causes burning, and these levels increase with the intensity of the sun. Sunscreen should ideally be reapplied every 2 hours if you are outdoors to maintain the protection. This is especially important on hot sunny days, as the risk of burning is higher due to increased UVB.
What is the shelf life of ALTRUIST products?
Once opened, the shelf life is 12 months; unopened, it’s about 3 years after production.
Does ALTRUIST test its products on animals?
Altruist surely do not test their products on animals.
Are ALTRUIST products reef safe?
Altruist is looking into this further, but at present, there appears to be no clear opinion on if there are really reef-safe sunscreens. However, they did focus on this issue when creating Altruist, so they do not use oxybenzone and octinoxate.
All Altruist sunscreen products are 5-star rated. What does this mean?
The 5-star rating on sunscreen refers to the level of UVA protection provided by the product. In the European Union, sunscreen products are tested and rated based on their ability to protect the skin from UVA rays, which are primarily responsible for skin ageing and DNA damage, as opposed to UVB rays that cause sunburn. The 5-star rating system is used to indicate how effective a sunscreen is at blocking UVA radiation, and the more stars it has, the better the protection it offers. A product with 5 stars indicates very high UVA protection, which means it offers excellent defence against the long-term damaging effects of UVA rays.
Typically, the stars are assigned as follows:
- 0 stars: Poor UVA protection
- 1-2 stars: Moderate UVA protection
- 3 stars: Good UVA protection
- 4 stars: Very good UVA protection
- 5 stars: Excellent UVA protection
Does ALTRUIST use chemical or physical filters?
Altruist uses both physical and chemical filters to achieve optimum protection. The chemicals in Altruist Sunscreen ensure it works well and feels great on the skin and have been very thoroughly assessed by SCCS (the European cosmetics safety organisation).
Is Octocrylene safe to use?
According to SCCS (the European cosmetics safety organisation), Octocrylene is safe and highly studied (toxicologically) and should not be denigrated by rumours. Octocrylene is therefore allowed up to 14.6% (10% of the acids equivalent). The concentration in ALTRUIST sunscreen formulations is always below 5% for sensory reasons.
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