cosmedix Hydrate+ Broad Spectrum Spf 17

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. Zinc Oxide
2. Aqua
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Cetearyl Olivate
5. Glycerin
6. Cyclopentasiloxane
7. Sorbitan Olivate
8. Squalane
9. Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
10. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
11. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
12. Glyceryl Isostearate
13. Polyhydroxystearic Acid
14. Beta-Glucan
15. Astaxanthin
16. Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
17. Tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane
18. Tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane
19. Tocopheryl Acetate
20. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
21. Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract
22. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
23. Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
24. Tocopherol
25. Tocotrienols
26. Elaeis Guineensis Oil
27. Glycine Soja Oil
28. Gluconolactone
29. Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
30. Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
31. Caprylyl Glycol
32. Tropolone
33. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
34. 1,2-Hexanediol
35. Alcohol Denat
36. Carbomer
37. Xanthan Gum
38. Citric Acid
39. Tetrasodium EDTA
40. Potassium Sorbate

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains alcohol

Key ingredients

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc Oxide

SOLVENT

Aqua

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl OlivateCyclopentasiloxaneSqualane

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Sorbitan Olivate

Other ingredients

Triticum Vulgare Germ OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilGlyceryl IsostearatePolyhydroxystearic AcidBeta-GlucanAstaxanthinTetrahydrodiferuloylmethaneTetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethaneTetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethaneTocopheryl AcetateLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltratePopulus Tremuloides Bark ExtractLavandula Angustifolia OilAniba Rosaeodora Wood OilTocopherolTocotrienolsElaeis Guineensis OilGlycine Soja OilGluconolactoneLonicera Caprifolium Flower ExtractLonicera Japonica Flower ExtractCaprylyl GlycolTropoloneMagnesium Aluminum Silicate1,2-HexanediolAlcohol DenatCarbomerXanthan GumCitric AcidTetrasodium EDTAPotassium Sorbate

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Ingredients explained

Zinc Oxide

Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Glycerin

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil

Nutrient-rich emollient with Vit E; low irritancy but relevant for gluten-sensitive; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Glyceryl Isostearate

Glyceride emulsifier, oil-soluble; used in creams and ointments, 0.5–3%.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Emulsifier and stabilizer at 1–3%; non-ionic, prone to hydrolysis.

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Astaxanthin

Potent lipophilic antioxidant from algae; effective at trace levels (0.001-0.01%), prone to photodegradation, requires encapsulation or protection.

Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane

Not decoded yet

Tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane

Not decoded yet

Tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane

Not decoded yet

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.

Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract

Quaking aspen bark extract containing salicylates; offers sebum control and antibacterial properties; suitable for oily skin.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil

Not decoded yet

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Tocotrienols

Vitamin E isomer; potent antioxidant for lipid protection and UV synergy, light and heat sensitive.

Elaeis Guineensis Oil

Palm oil, emollient occlusive; saturated fats, moderate comedogenic risk.

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Gluconolactone

Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.

Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract

Honeysuckle extract for soothing and antioxidants; trace use, low allergenic risk

Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract

Honeysuckle extract for soothing; requires antimicrobial protection.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Tropolone

Natural phenolic compound used as a skin conditioner; strong antioxidant activity, often a fragrance alternative.

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Oil-absorbing powder at 5–20%; for pressed/powder makeup, high levels may feel heavy

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Xanthan Gum

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

Citric Acid

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

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

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