acnes Blemish Control Sunscreen SPF 50+/ Pa++++

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. Cyclopentasiloxane
3. Zinc Oxide
4. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
5. Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
6. Isononyl Isononanoate
7. Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
8. Dimethicone
9. Talc
10. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
11. Glycerin
12. Propylene Glycol
13. Triethylhexyl Trimellitate
14. Phenyl Trimethicone
15. Titanium Dioxide
16. 4-Terpineol
17. Salicylic Acid
18. Sodium Hyaluronate
19. Panthenol
20. Niacinamide
21. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
22. Hydrated Silica
23. Trimethylsiloxysilicate
24. Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
25. Butylene Glycol
26. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
27. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
28. Hydrogen Dimethicone
29. Polystyrene
30. Polyvinyl Alcohol
31. Aluminum Hydroxide
32. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
33. Disodium EDTA
34. Triethanolamine

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc Oxide

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

FILM FORMING

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

ANTISTATIC

Isononyl Isononanoate

HAIR CONDITIONING

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

TalcPolymethylsilsesquioxaneGlycerinPropylene GlycolTriethylhexyl TrimellitatePhenyl TrimethiconeTitanium Dioxide4-TerpineolSalicylic AcidSodium HyaluronatePanthenolNiacinamideDipotassium GlycyrrhizateHydrated SilicaTrimethylsiloxysilicateGlycol Dimethacrylate CrosspolymerButylene GlycolDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineHydrogen DimethiconePolystyrenePolyvinyl AlcoholAluminum HydroxideAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerDisodium EDTATriethanolamine

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Zinc Oxide

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

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

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

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

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

Isononyl Isononanoate

Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant at 1–5%; for hair/cleansing, provides smoothness

Dimethicone

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

Talc

Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Glycerin

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

Propylene Glycol

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

Triethylhexyl Trimellitate

Light ester for silkiness and anti-statics; volatile, improves feel in creams, low comedogenicity.

Phenyl Trimethicone

Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue

Titanium Dioxide

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

4-Terpineol

Terpene derivative used primarily for fragrance; can be an allergen at high concentrations

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Panthenol

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

Niacinamide

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

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Hydrated Silica

Inorganic abrasive and oil absorbent; prone to settling, needs dispersant, high levels increase exfoliation

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Silicate powder, oil-absorbing emollient; insoluble, high levels feel powdery.

Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer

Not decoded yet

Butylene Glycol

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

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Novel UVB absorber at 0.2-1.5%; narrow band, requires combination, high photostability, verify regional limits, low irritation.

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

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

Hydrogen Dimethicone

Hydrogenated dimethicone for film-forming and slip; low volatility, rich feel for dry skin

Polystyrene

Insoluble polymer; adds bulk, suspends pigments, and adjusts powder flow.

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Film/viscosity agent for masks/cleansers; water-soluble, forms flexible film

Aluminum Hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

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