facerepublic Super Screen Sun Gel Spf 50+

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. Water
2. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
3. Octocrylene
4. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
5. 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor
6. Behenyl Alcohol
7. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
8. Dipropylene Glycol
9. 1,2-Hexanediol
10. Niacinamide
11. Glycerin
12. Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
13. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
14. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
15. Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
16. Sodium Hyaluronate
17. Ceramide Np
18. Mineral Water
19. Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
20. Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
21. Hydrogenated Lecithin
22. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
23. Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
24. Butylene Glycol
25. Tromethamine
26. Carbomer
27. Fragrance
28. Silica
29. Adenosine
30. Disodium Edta
31. Pentylene Glycol
32. Phenoxyethanol
33. Caprylyl Glycol
34. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
35. Ethylhexylglycerin

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateOctocryleneEthylhexyl Salicylate4-Methylbenzylidene CamphorButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

BINDING

Behenyl Alcohol

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

Other ingredients

1,2-HexanediolNiacinamideGlycerinMethyl Methacrylate CrosspolymerBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazinePortulaca Oleracea ExtractOlea Europaea Leaf ExtractSodium HyaluronateCeramide NpMineral WaterBambusa Vulgaris ExtractEucalyptus Globulus Leaf ExtractHydrogenated LecithinAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractAdansonia Digitata Seed ExtractButylene GlycolTromethamineCarbomerFragranceSilicaAdenosineDisodium EdtaPentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

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

Octocrylene

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

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

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

4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor

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

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Niacinamide

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

Glycerin

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

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

MMA crosspolymer for durable water-soluble film; high doses may create occlusion

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

Olea Europaea Leaf Extract

Olive leaf extract with hydroxytyrosol; antioxidant and polyphenolic; mild fragrance and skin conditioning.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Ceramide Np

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Mineral Water

Mineral water as formulation solvent, containing natural minerals; water hardness may impact system stability

Bambusa Vulgaris Extract

Bamboo extract for soothing and conditioning; polyphenol-rich, limit concentration to minimize irritation.

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract

Extract with cooling scent and conditioning; contains essential oil, potential allergen, control dose

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins

Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract

Baobab seed extract with polysaccharides/proteins; skin conditioner, enhances moisture barrier.

Butylene Glycol

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

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Silica

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

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Disodium Edta

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Phenoxyethanol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

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