dermaceutic Derma Defense 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. Aqua
2. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
3. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
4. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
5. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol [Nano]
6. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
7. Cetearyl Alcohol
8. Propanediol Dicaprylate
9. Titanium Dioxide
10. Diisopropyl Adipate
11. Ethylhexyl Triazone
12. Glyceryl Stearate
13. PEG-100 Stearate
14. Steareth-21
15. Pentylene Glycol
16. Xylitol
17. Xylitylglucoside
18. Anhydroxylitol
19. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
20. Tocopheryl Acetate
21. Decyl Glucoside
22. Glyceryl Caprylate
23. Xanthan Gum
24. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
25. Hydrogenated Lecithin
26. Propylene Glycol
27. O-Cymen-5-Ol
28. BHT
29. Chlorphenesin
30. Disodium EDTA
31. Sodium Hydroxide
32. Iron Oxides
33. Iron Oxides
34. Iron Oxides

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains PEGContains essential oilsContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl Salicylate

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

紫外线吸收剂

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol [Nano]

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl AlcoholPropanediol Dicaprylate

Other ingredients

Titanium DioxideDiisopropyl AdipateEthylhexyl TriazoneGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearateSteareth-21Pentylene GlycolXylitolXylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitolGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractTocopheryl AcetateDecyl GlucosideGlyceryl CaprylateXanthan GumAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerHydrogenated LecithinPropylene GlycolO-Cymen-5-OlBHTChlorphenesinDisodium EDTASodium HydroxideIron OxidesIron OxidesIron Oxides

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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%.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol [Nano]

Nanoclearance UV stabilizer (UV 378); high stability, combines well, verify nano-particle regulatory status.

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Propanediol Dicaprylate

Lightweight ester emollient; gives silky feel, acts as solvent

Titanium Dioxide

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

Diisopropyl Adipate

Diisopropyl adipate for emollience and plasticizing; lipophilic, potential comedogenic

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

PEG-100 Stearate

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

Steareth-21

Not decoded yet

Pentylene Glycol

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

Xylitol

Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.

Xylitylglucoside

Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.

Anhydroxylitol

Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Decyl Glucoside

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

Glyceryl Caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Xanthan Gum

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Propylene Glycol

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

O-Cymen-5-Ol

Antioxidant and antimicrobial; low levels for preservation; irritating at high concentrations, restricted use.

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Disodium EDTA

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

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