Quick Summary:
Date Tested: 08/30/2022
In this cle de peau BEAUTE SPF 22 protective fortifying emulsion review, I test a moisturizer but with a SPF rating. This review will be pretty sparse because one, I cant even pronounce the name of the product and two, I don’t like the way the bottle looks. This super fancy (as in ~$40-$50 fancy) lightweight daily moisturizer seems to be produced by Shiseido (that’s what the label in the back of the bottle says), and is primarily a moisturizer but with UV protective properties. Makes sense to do that though. If I was to use a daily facial moisturizer I would want one with a SPF rating.
The cle de peau BEAUTE daily facial moisturizer is a chemical (organic) based formula which contains Avobenzone 2%, Octinoxate 4%, Octocrylene 5%, and Oxybenzone 2%. Is this primarily a moisturizer or a sunscreen? So many active ingredients!
The cle de peau BEAUTE SPF 22 protective fortifying emulsion reduced UVI by 71.68%, cut UVA by 72.38%, and blocked UVB by 59.91%. Although a little on the low side, protection is as good as one could expect from a SPF 22.
cle de peau BEAUTE SPF 22 protective fortifying emulsion ingredients
Active ingredients: Avobenzone 2.0%, Octinoxate 4.9%, Octocrylene 5.0%, Oxybenzone 2.0%
Inactive Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Butylene Glycol, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Sd Alcohol 40-b, Trehalose, Peg/ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Peg/ppg-17/4 Dimethyl Ether, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Polyquaternium-51, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Glycine, Ononis Spinosa Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Peel Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Isodonis Japonicus Leaf/stalk Extract, Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract, Beheneth-20, Ppg-17, Behenyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Triethanolamine, Disodium Edta, Stearyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Theanine, Sodium Citrate, Alcohol, Sodium Metaphosphate, Citric Acid, Bht, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Benzoic Acid, Fragrance, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides,
Manufacturers Website: www.cledepeaubeaute.com
cle de peau BEAUTE SPF 22 protective fortifying emulsion characteristics at a glance:
- Skin-Empowering Illuminator—powered by precious Platinum Golden Silk—enhances skin’s ability to defend itself against internal and external stressors.
- SPF 22 protects skin against UVA/UVB rays.
- Time Tune Complex Day works with skin’s daytime functions, leveraging conditions to provide optimal hydration throughout the day.
- Ginkgo Biloba Leaf extract, Vitamin C Ethyl, and Crataegus Monogyna Flower extract reduce the appearance of spots, freckles and uneven skin tone caused by UV exposure.
- Ononis Spinosa Root extract and Okra extract support stronger-looking skin.
- Peony Root extract promotes healthy cell turnover.
- Hyaluronic acid provides moisturizing benefits and enhances suppleness.
- Viscosity is slightly thinner/runnier
Prepared slide ready for testing
The cle de peau BEAUTE SPF 22 spread nice and evenly. The viscosity was slightly runnier as evidenced by more of the product accumulating at the outside edges of the slide cover once the sample was fully prepared. The resultant layer thickness appeared somewhat thinner as a result as well. Dispersion looked great.
Below are the results from 2 hours of testing in my UV testing station.
cle de peau BEAUTE SPF 22 protective fortifying emulsion UV blocking test results
Ultraviolet light quick reference:
UVA: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 315nm – 400nm. The “Aging UV light” – Causes wrinkles.
UVB: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 280nm – 315nm. The “Bad UV light” – Causes skin cancer.
UVI: The global sun UV index. The more a sunscreen can reduce the level of UVI, the better.
UV test results:
Ultraviolet sensor readings:
| Before Sunscreen | After Sunscreen | % UV Blocked | |
| TEMP | 91.5 | 90.1 | |
| UVA | 22915 | 6330.2 | 72.38% |
| UVB | 1181 | 473.5 | 59.91% |
| UVI | 13.47 | 3.82 | 71.68% |
Want to know more about how I test sunscreen? Head here to read about the details.
Testing notes:
My Gripes – I don’t really like the bottle design, I cant pronounce the name because I’m an American, it’s $20 out of my price range, and I like more ultraviolet blocking performance from any product I use.
My Praises – The bottle design is luxurious looking, the name is very high end, the price tag is quite reasonable for a high end product, and the sun protection is an added benefit since this is primarily a daily facial moisturizing lotion.
Want to try the cle de peau BEAUTE (Shiseido) SPF 22 protective fortifying emulsion?
As a sunscreen this protects like an SPF 22 would. As a daily moisturizer the added sun protection is a welcome feature.
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