wardah Perfect Bright Moisturizer Spf 28

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 Methoxycinnamate
3. Niacinamide
4. Polymethyl Methacrylate
5. 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor
6. Propylene Glycol
7. Glyceryl Stearate
8. Cetyl Alcohol
9. Titanium Dioxide
10. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
11. Dimethicone
12. Stearic Acid
13. Butylene Glycol
14. Polyacrylamide
15. Phenoxyethanol
16. PEG-100 Stearate
17. Panthenol
18. Cyclopentasiloxane
19. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
20. C13-14 Isoparaffin
21. Fragrance
22. Laureth-7
23. Allantoin
24. Tocopheryl Acetate
25. Disodium EDTA
26. Ethylhexylglycerin
27. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
28. Aluminum Hydroxide
29. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
30. Arbutin
31. Citric Acid
32. Sodium Sulfite
33. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
34. Acetyl Tyrosine
35. Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
36. Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
37. Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
38. Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
39. Glutathione

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

FILM FORMING

Polymethyl Methacrylate

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glyceryl StearateCetyl Alcohol

Other ingredients

Titanium DioxideButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneDimethiconeStearic AcidButylene GlycolPolyacrylamidePhenoxyethanolPEG-100 StearatePanthenolCyclopentasiloxanePolymethylsilsesquioxaneC13-14 IsoparaffinFragranceLaureth-7AllantoinTocopheryl AcetateDisodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerinTriethoxycaprylylsilaneAluminum HydroxideDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerArbutinCitric AcidSodium SulfiteGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractAcetyl TyrosineSaxifraga Sarmentosa ExtractPaeonia Suffruticosa Root ExtractAminopropyl Ascorbyl PhosphateScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractGlutathione

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Polymethyl Methacrylate

PMMA for thickening, suspension, and film; micro-size powder carrier, very low irritation

4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor

UVB filter, requires combination with UVA filters; provides photostability, usage limit by regulation.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Titanium Dioxide

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Butylene Glycol

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

Polyacrylamide

Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Aluminum Hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Arbutin

Tyrosinase inhibitor for whitening; typical use 1-2%, comply with EU restrictions on specific arbutins.

Citric Acid

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

Sodium Sulfite

Sulfite antioxidant to prevent oxidation; sulfites are known allergens and must be strictly declared on labels.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Acetyl Tyrosine

Tyrosine derivative used in tanning or skin conditioning; acts as a precursor or modulator in formulas.

Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract

Active extract with saponins and flavonoids; gentle humectant and barrier repair ingredient

Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract

Paeonia root extract, skin protecting agent with antioxidants to defend against environmental damage

Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate

Stable Vitamin C derivative; water-soluble antioxidant and brightener, solubility pH-dependent

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.

Glutathione

Antioxidant and brightening agent; unstable, requires antioxidants and protection from light.

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