YOUTH ACTIVATING BB CREAM

$49.05

INGREDIENTS

Non-Nano, Non-Coated Zinc Oxide: 18% Inactive Ingredients: Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-4, Diisostearate/ Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Propanediol, C13-15 Alkane, Squalane, Maleated Soybean Oil Glyceryl/ Octyldodecanol Esters, Bentonite, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Methylheptylglycerin, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Polyricinoleic acid, Xanthan Gum, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, DL-Alpha, Tocopherol, Sodium Phytate

PROS

100% mineral actives with added iron oxides for visible light protection
Antioxidant complex supports repair and resilience
No fragrance or essential oils — safe for sensitive skin
Cosmetically elegant tinted formula with even finish
Includes Beta-Glucan, Bisabolol, and Panthenol for barrier support

CONS

Contains phenoxyethanol (synthetic preservative)
Moderate level of silicones may limit breathability
Zinc concentration slightly below optimal range for full-spectrum high SPF (>15%)
May feel slightly occlusive on oily or acne-prone skin

BEST FOR SKIN TYPE

Normal, dry, and combination skin. Suitable for sensitive or pigmentation-prone skin types seeking a tinted mineral SPF.

FINAL VERDICT

The Shaklee YOUTH Activating BB Cream is a thoughtfully formulated tinted mineral sunscreen that provides reliable UVA, UVB, and blue light protection while supporting long-term skin health. Its antioxidant-loaded base with vitamin E, C, and botanical extracts offers an additional shield against oxidative damage. The absence of fragrance and essential oils makes it barrier-safe and suitable for daily use, though phenoxyethanol and multiple silicones prevent it from reaching the 5-star Functional Beauty Gold Standard.

PRODUCT NAME

YOUTH ACTIVATING BB CREAM

BRAND NAME

SHAKLEE

STAR RATING

QUICK VERDICT:

A clean, tinted mineral SPF offering balanced UVA/UVB and visible light protection through zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, and iron oxides. Antioxidant-rich with vitamin E, grape, and algae extracts, though the inclusion of phenoxyethanol and silicone polymers keeps it shy of the Functional Beauty Gold Standard.

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