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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. Alcohol
3. Octocrylene
4. Glycerin
5. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
6. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
7. Silica
8. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
9. Isoamyl Laurate
10. Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
11. Acrylates Copolymer
12. Tocopheryl Acetate
13. Triacontanyl Pvp
14. Sodium Hydroxide
15. Microcrystalline Cellulose
16. Caprylyl Glycol
17. Xanthan Gum
18. Parfum
19. VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
20. Ethylhexylglycerin
21. Galactoarabinan
22. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
23. Hydroxyacetophenone
24. Disodium EDTA
25. Cellulose Gum
26. Linalool
27. Benzyl Alcohol
28. Limonene
29. Benzyl Salicylate
30. Eugenol
31. Citronellol
32. Coumarin
33. Geraniol

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTIFOAMING

Alcohol

LIGHT STABILIZER

OctocryleneButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl Salicylate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ABRASIVE

Silica

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Other ingredients

Isoamyl LauratePhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidAcrylates CopolymerTocopheryl AcetateTriacontanyl PvpSodium HydroxideMicrocrystalline CelluloseCaprylyl GlycolXanthan GumParfumVP/Hexadecene CopolymerEthylhexylglycerinGalactoarabinanAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerHydroxyacetophenoneDisodium EDTACellulose GumLinaloolBenzyl AlcoholLimoneneBenzyl SalicylateEugenolCitronellolCoumarinGeraniol

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Octocrylene

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

Glycerin

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

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

Silica

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Isoamyl Laurate

Lightweight ester emollient; fast-drying, non-greasy feel, suitable for oily skin or summer formulations

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

UV absorber and light stabilizer; compliant use required, common in sunscreens

Acrylates Copolymer

Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefully

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Triacontanyl Pvp

High-MW film former and thickener; gives slip and longevity, high levels risk heavy texture.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Cellulose derivative for anti-caking, oil absorption, and physical sunscreen carrier; water-insoluble, affects texture at high levels.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

VP/Hexadecene Copolymer

Film-former for hair fixation; often needs co-solvents or cationic system.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Galactoarabinan

Gum arabic polysaccharide; film-forming humectant; highly soluble.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Disodium EDTA

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

Cellulose Gum

Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Eugenol

Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Coumarin

Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

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