Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
What Leontopodium Alpinum Extract is & what it does
An edelweiss extract rich in antioxidants that helps protect skin from environmental stress and calm its look. It conditions and supports resilience.
What does Leontopodium Alpinum Extract do in skincare?
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract comes from the edelweiss plant and is used as a skin-conditioning and antioxidant-type botanical. Brands often include it for its plant antioxidant content and soothing positioning in moisturizers and serums. It is typically used as a supporting botanical rather than a primary active.
Is Leontopodium Alpinum Extract safe?
Edelweiss extract is a plant-derived ingredient widely used in cosmetics and generally regarded as well tolerated for topical use. As with any botanical, people sensitive to plant extracts may want to patch test first. For specific concerns, check the finished product.
Is Leontopodium Alpinum Extract vegan?
It is derived from the edelweiss plant rather than any animal source, so the extract itself is plant-based and can suit vegan formulas. Vegan status of the whole product still depends on the other ingredients and the brand's claim.
Sunscreens with Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
We rate 38 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Artemis by Switzerland Skin Love 4-In-1 BB Cream SPF 20
87/100
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Dior Snow Ultimate UV Shield Tone Up SPF 50+ PA+++
86/100
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RoC Soleil Protect Fluide High Tolerance Comfort Fluid SPF 50
84/100
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SoleilBiafine Sun Spray Milk Spf 50+ Child
84/100
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Dior Ultimate Uv Shield Skin-Breathable Brightening Emulsion Spf50+ Pa++++
83/100
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Anessa Perfect Uv Sunscreen Skincare Gel Spf 50+ Pa++++
82/100
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Sisley Super Soin Solaire Youth Protector Face SPF 30 PA+++
82/100
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Moremo Sun Stick SPF 50
81/100
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Naruko Tea Tree Anti Acne Sunscreen Spf 50
81/100
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Sisley Super Soin Solaire Youth Protector Face SPF 50+ PA++++
80/100