altruist Face Fluid SPF 30

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. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
3. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
4. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
5. Ethylhexyl Stearate
6. Octocrylene
7. Glycerin
8. Dimethicone
9. Niacinamide
10. Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
11. Panthenol
12. Titanium Dioxide
13. Tris-Biphenyl Triazine
14. Aminomethyl Propanol
15. Cetearyl Alcohol
16. Glyceryl Stearate
17. Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
18. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
19. Phenoxyethanol
20. Tocopheryl Acetate
21. Silica
22. Caprylyl Glycol
23. Decyl Glucoside
24. Piroctone Olamine
25. Butylene Glycol
26. Disodium Phosphate
27. Titanium Dioxide
28. Xanthan Gum
29. Silver Chloride
30. Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
31. Propylene Glycol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view An O/W hybrid sunscreen combining titanium dioxide with chemical filters like avobenzone and octocrylene for broad-spectrum protection. Niacinamide and panthenole improve texture and control oil. Preservation includes phenoxyethanol and piroctone olamine. Formulator's note: The emulsion structure is easy to spread, with actives providing care, making it ideal for oily to combination skin for daily commute use.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl SalicylateButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneOctocrylene

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl Stearate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

NiacinamidePhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidPanthenolTitanium DioxideTris-Biphenyl TriazineAminomethyl PropanolCetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateSodium Cetearyl SulfateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPhenoxyethanolTocopheryl AcetateSilicaCaprylyl GlycolDecyl GlucosidePiroctone OlamineButylene GlycolDisodium PhosphateTitanium DioxideXanthan GumSilver ChlorideDiethylhexyl Sodium SulfosuccinatePropylene Glycol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

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.

Ethylhexyl Stearate

Synthetic ester emollient and emulsifier; oil-soluble, light feel, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily skin.

Octocrylene

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

Glycerin

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

Dimethicone

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

Niacinamide

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

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

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

Panthenol

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

Titanium Dioxide

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

Tris-Biphenyl Triazine

Not decoded yet

Aminomethyl Propanol

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate

Anionic surfactant with strong foaming and cleansing power; milder than SLS but can still irritate dry skin.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Phenoxyethanol

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

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Decyl Glucoside

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

Piroctone Olamine

Antifungal/antiseborrheic agent; high-concentration irritation; avoid eye area.

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.

Titanium Dioxide

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Silver Chloride

Not decoded yet

Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate

Gentle amphoteric surfactant; pairs with amino acid surfactants.

Propylene Glycol

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

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