lagom Cellus Sun Gel+ SPF50+/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. Dibutyl Adipate
3. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
4. Glycerin
5. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
6. Polysilicone-15
7. Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
8. Silica
9. Niacinamide
10. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
11. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
12. Ethylhexyl Triazone
13. Cetearyl Olivate
14. Sorbitan Olivate
15. Dipropylene Glycol
16. Cetearyl Alcohol
17. Panthenol
18. Glyceryl Stearate
19. Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
20. Hydroxyacetophenone
21. Decyl Glucoside
22. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
23. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
24. Tromethamine
25. Caprylyl Glycol
26. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
27. Allantoin
28. Adenosine
29. Disodium EDTA
30. Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
31. Xanthan Gum
32. Urea
33. Maltodextrin
34. Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
35. 1,2-Hexanediol
36. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
37. Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
38. Heptasodium Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12
39. Glutathione
40. Geraniol
41. Linalool
42. Limonene

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dibutyl AdipatePolyglyceryl-6 Stearate

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

LIGHT STABILIZER

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

ABRASIVE

Silica

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

Other ingredients

Polysilicone-15Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl TetramethylbutylphenolBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineEthylhexyl TriazoneCetearyl OlivateSorbitan OlivateDipropylene GlycolCetearyl AlcoholPanthenolGlyceryl StearatePolyglyceryl-6 BehenateHydroxyacetophenoneDecyl GlucosideAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilTromethamineCaprylyl GlycolLavandula Angustifolia OilAllantoinAdenosineDisodium EDTAAnthemis Nobilis Flower OilXanthan GumUreaMaltodextrinHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein1,2-HexanediolDipotassium GlycyrrhizateHydroxypropyl CyclodextrinHeptasodium Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12GlutathioneGeraniolLinaloolLimonene

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Dibutyl Adipate

Light ester, solvent and emollient, fresh feel and volatility, non-comedogenic.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Glycerin

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

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

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

Polysilicone-15

Not decoded yet

Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate

Gentle emulsifier suitable for sensitive skin; oil-soluble, often paired with others; non-comedogenic

Silica

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

Niacinamide

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

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

UV stabilizer (UV-326/328) preventing photo-degradation of formulas; has EU concentration limit, used in sunscreens.

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

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

Ethylhexyl Triazone

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

Cetearyl Olivate

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

Sorbitan Olivate

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Panthenol

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate

Non-ionic emulsifier for stabilizing O/W systems; gentle.

Hydroxyacetophenone

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

Decyl Glucoside

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Disodium EDTA

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

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil

Botanical oil as fragrance and conditioner; contains allergens, dilute and test for sensitization

Xanthan Gum

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

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein

Peptide conditioning agent; control pH to prevent degradation, used in hair and skin care.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

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

Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin

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

Heptasodium Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12

Not decoded yet

Glutathione

Antioxidant and brightening agent; unstable, requires antioxidants and protection from light.

Geraniol

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

Linalool

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

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