vision Absolute Anti Age Spf 50+ (Discontinued)

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Aqua
2. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
3. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
4. Dibutyl Adipate
5. Glycerin
6. Octocrylene
7. Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
8. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
9. Propylheptyl Caprylate
10. Pentaerythrityl Distearate
11. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
12. Decyl Oleate
13. Titanium Dioxide
14. Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
15. Glyceryl Stearate
16. Saccharide Isomerate
17. Vp/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer
18. Enteromorpha Compressa Extract
19. Aminomethyl Propanol
20. Tris-Biphenyl Triazine
21. Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
22. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
23. Tocopheryl Acetate
24. Silica
25. Ethylhexylglycerin
26. Caprylyl Glycol
27. Xanthan Gum
28. Alcohol
29. Tetrasodium EDTA
30. Decyl Glucoside
31. Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
32. 1,2-Hexanediol
33. Sodium Citrate
34. Citric Acid
35. Butylene Glycol
36. Disodium Phosphate
37. Sodium Benzoate
38. Potassium Sorbate
39. Cholesterol
40. Tocopherol

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl SalicylateButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneOctocryleneDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dibutyl Adipate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ABSORBENT

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Other ingredients

Propylheptyl CaprylatePentaerythrityl DistearateGlyceryl Stearate CitrateDecyl OleateTitanium DioxidePhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidGlyceryl StearateSaccharide IsomerateVp/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate CopolymerEnteromorpha Compressa ExtractAminomethyl PropanolTris-Biphenyl TriazineCaesalpinia Spinosa GumSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateTocopheryl AcetateSilicaEthylhexylglycerinCaprylyl GlycolXanthan GumAlcoholTetrasodium EDTADecyl GlucosideHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine1,2-HexanediolSodium CitrateCitric AcidButylene GlycolDisodium PhosphateSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateCholesterolTocopherol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Dibutyl Adipate

Light ester, solvent and emollient, fresh feel and volatility, non-comedogenic.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Octocrylene

UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Modified starch absorbent at 1–10%; for powder products, oil-absorbing without heavy feel

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Novel UVB absorber at 0.2-1.5%; narrow band, requires combination, high photostability, verify regional limits, low irritation.

Propylheptyl Caprylate

Light ester for smooth, non-volatile feel; non-comedogenic and low irritation

Pentaerythrityl Distearate

Oil-soluble emulsifier/wax; improves cream hardness and shine, typical use 1-5%, non-ionic

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Emulsifying stabilizer and emollient at 2–5%; provides creamy texture, check compatibility with anionic surfactants

Decyl Oleate

Decyl oleate, light ester emollient and solubilizer; refreshing feel, low comedogenicity, suitable for most skin types.

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

UV absorber and light stabilizer; compliant use required, common in sunscreens

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Saccharide Isomerate

Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.

Vp/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer

Not decoded yet

Enteromorpha Compressa Extract

Compressed Ulva extract, skin protector; watch microbe/heavy-metal QC on algal extracts.

Aminomethyl Propanol

pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases

Tris-Biphenyl Triazine

Not decoded yet

Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum

Caesalpinia spinosa gum; film former and moisturizer; plant-based thickener, gentle; for gels and emulsions.

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Decyl Glucoside

Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.

Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine

Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, bio-mimetic emulsifier; gentle emulsifier and skin conditioner, suitable for liposomal systems.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Disodium Phosphate

Phosphate buffer for pH adjustment and preservation; water-soluble; high levels may irritate mucous membranes.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

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