zitsticka Megashade Sunscreen Serum

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. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
2. Aqua
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Butyloctyl Salicylate
5. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
6. Camellia Sinensis Extract
7. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
8. Carbomer
9. Citric Acid
10. Citrullus Lanatus Extract
11. Ceramide NG
12. Cetearyl Alcohol
13. Cetearyl Glucoside
14. Cocamidopropyl Betaine
15. Colloidal Oatmeal
16. Daucus Carota Sativa Extract
17. Dodecane
18. Ferulic Acid
19. Glycerin
20. Glyceryl Caprylate
21. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
22. Glyceryl Undecylenate
23. Hyaluronic Acid
24. Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate
25. Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
26. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
27. Melaleuca Alternifolia Oil
28. Niacinamide
29. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
30. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
31. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
32. Phenyl Trimethicone
33. Polysorbate 20
34. Terminalia Ferdinandiana Oil
35. Thymus Vulgaris Extract

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

SOLVENT

Aqua

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Butyloctyl Salicylate

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

ANTIOXIDANT

Camellia Sinensis Extract

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

EMULSION STABILISING

Carbomer

Other ingredients

Citric AcidCitrullus Lanatus ExtractCeramide NGCetearyl AlcoholCetearyl GlucosideCocamidopropyl BetaineColloidal OatmealDaucus Carota Sativa ExtractDodecaneFerulic AcidGlycerinGlyceryl CaprylateGlyceryl Stearate CitrateGlyceryl UndecylenateHyaluronic AcidHydrogenated Methyl AbietateHydroxypropyl CyclodextrinLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateMelaleuca Alternifolia OilNiacinamidePalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38Phenyl TrimethiconePolysorbate 20Terminalia Ferdinandiana OilThymus Vulgaris Extract

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Ingredients explained

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Butylene Glycol

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

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Oil-soluble exfoliating emollient; avoid for aspirin-sensitive users and high-concentration leave-on products

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Camellia Sinensis Extract

Green tea extract, polyphenols, antioxidant, soothing, low comedogenic.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Citric Acid

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

Citrullus Lanatus Extract

Not decoded yet

Ceramide NG

Skin lipid repair ingredient to restore barrier; non-irritating, suitable for sensitive and compromised skin

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.

Colloidal Oatmeal

Colloidal oatmeal; absorbs oil, soothes, mild exfoliation; allergen filtering required, suits barrier repair

Daucus Carota Sativa Extract

Carrot extract with carotenoids for tinting and conditioning; no specific contraindications.

Dodecane

Light hydrocarbon oil, low-viscosity lubricant; slight occlusion at high levels, oxidizable, add antioxidants

Ferulic Acid

Antioxidant, often combined with vitamin C and E; 0.5-2%, photolabile

Glycerin

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

Glyceryl Caprylate

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

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Emulsifying stabilizer and emollient at 2–5%; provides creamy texture, check compatibility with anionic surfactants

Glyceryl Undecylenate

Light ester emollient with silk-like, spreadable feel; common carrier for UV filters, good silicone compatibility

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Hydrogenated Methyl Abietate

Not decoded yet

Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin

Cyclodextrin to complex fragrances/actives; boosts solubility and stability.

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

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

Melaleuca Alternifolia Oil

Tea tree oil, antimicrobial; contains sensitizers, dilute to avoid allergic reactions.

Niacinamide

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

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38

Palmitoyl tripeptide; signaling peptide for collagen and antioxidants; 0.1-1% typical, light-sensitive

Phenyl Trimethicone

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

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Oil

Not decoded yet

Thymus Vulgaris Extract

Thyme extract containing thymol; antimicrobial, conditioning, perfuming. Thymol is a listed EU fragrance allergen; irritant risk.

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