L'OREAL Multi-Protection UV Shield 40ml
L'OREAL L'OREAL Multi-Protection UV Shield 40ml lists 49 ingredients on its label, 40 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Aqua
- Octinoxate
- Drometrizole Trisiloxane
- Titanium Dioxide
- Glycerol
- Dimethicone
- Propylene Glycol
- Alcohol
- Isocetyl Stearate
- Ecamsule
- Triethanoamine
- BisEthylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- Butyl Stearate
- or Stearic Acid
- Potassium cetyl phosphate
- Hexadecanoic acid
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Mannitol
- Aluminum hydroxide
- Methyl Parahydroxybenzoate
- CI 77492
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
- Carbomer
- Tromethamine
- Ethyl Paraben
- Acrylamide/Sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- CI 77491
- Butylene Glycol
- CI 77499
- Isohexadecane
- Parfum
- Xantham Gum
- vitamin E
- Sodium Citrate
- EDTA-2Na
- Tween 80
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Linalool
- Vitreoscilla Ferment
- Limonene
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Hexylcinnamaldehyde
- Geraniol
- Citronellol
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains alcoholContains PEGContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- 防晒剂
- Octinoxate
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- Drometrizole Trisiloxane
- UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)
- Titanium Dioxide
- 保湿剂
- Glycerol
- ANTIFOAMING
- DimethiconeAlcohol
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
Other ingredients
Isocetyl StearateEcamsuleTriethanoamineBisEthylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineButyl Stearateor Stearic AcidPotassium cetyl phosphateHexadecanoic acidPEG-100 StearateGlyceryl StearateCetyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanolMannitolAluminum hydroxideMethyl ParahydroxybenzoateCI 77492Caprylyl GlycolSodium Cocoyl SarcosinateCarbomerTromethamineEthyl ParabenAcrylamide/Sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymerAscorbyl GlucosideCI 77491Butylene GlycolCI 77499IsohexadecaneParfumXantham Gumvitamin ESodium CitrateEDTA-2NaTween 80Butylphenyl MethylpropionalLinaloolVitreoscilla FermentLimoneneBenzyl AlcoholHexylcinnamaldehydeGeraniolCitronellol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Octinoxate | 防晒剂 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Drometrizole Trisiloxane | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/16 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycerol | 保湿剂, 溶剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Isocetyl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Ecamsule | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Triethanoamine | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| BisEthylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine | 防晒剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butyl Stearate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| or Stearic Acid | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Potassium cetyl phosphate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | — | Green |
| Hexadecanoic acid | 皮肤调理剂,黏合剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-100 Stearate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Mannitol | BINDING, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aluminum hydroxide | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methyl Parahydroxybenzoate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| CI 77492 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/136 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tromethamine | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/61 | 0 · – | Green |
| Ethyl Paraben | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Acrylamide/Sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING · 限制 III/66 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ascorbyl Glucoside | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| CI 77491 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/135 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| CI 77499 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/137 | — | Green |
| Isohexadecane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Xantham Gum | 增稠剂, 稳定剂, 凝胶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| vitamin E | 抗氧化剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| EDTA-2Na | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tween 80 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Butylphenyl Methylpropional | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1666 | 0 · – | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Vitreoscilla Ferment | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hexylcinnamaldehyde | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Octinoxate
- Water-soluble UVB absorber for sunscreen; concentration limited by regulations, may irritate sensitive skin
- Drometrizole Trisiloxane
- UVB sunscreens agent; limited by EU, must be used within strict limits.
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Glycerol
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; non-comedogenic
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- Isocetyl Stearate
- Isocetyl stearate; emollient, low comedogenic risk
- Ecamsule
- Not decoded yet
- Triethanoamine
- Not decoded yet
- BisEthylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- Chemical UV filter for UVB protection; verify compatibility and stability with other UV filters in the formula.
- Butyl Stearate
- Not decoded yet
- or Stearic Acid
- Not decoded yet
- Potassium cetyl phosphate
- Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.
- Hexadecanoic acid
- Palmitoleic acid; C16 long-chain fatty acid providing emolliency and structure; low irritancy and comedogenicity.
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Mannitol
- Polyol humectant with binding/skin conditioning properties; high levels may cause osmotic irritation
- Aluminum hydroxide
- Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.
- Methyl Parahydroxybenzoate
- Not decoded yet
- CI 77492
- Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
- Betaine-based anionic surfactant with mild cleansing and fine foam; common in amino acid cleansers
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Tromethamine
- pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required
- Ethyl Paraben
- Not decoded yet
- Acrylamide/Sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer
- Polyacrylamide-based thickener with strong emulsion stabilizing power; strict control of residual monomer levels is required.
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.
- CI 77491
- Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- CI 77499
- Inorganic colorant manganese dioxide used in cosmetics; restricted use component subject to regulatory limits.
- Isohexadecane
- Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Xantham Gum
- Natural thickener and stabilizer; gel former, watch compatibility with electrolytes to prevent clarification loss
- vitamin E
- Tocopherol antioxidant; >0.5% may need encapsulation or synergists to prevent oxidation.
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
- EDTA-2Na
- Not decoded yet
- Tween 80
- Not decoded yet
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Vitreoscilla Ferment
- Vitroscilla ferment, natural humectant; microbe-derived, aseptic process, low allergen risk
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Hexylcinnamaldehyde
- Not decoded yet
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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