joylab Aqua Sun-day 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. Aqua
2. Dibutyl Adipate
3. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
4. Isododecane
5. Propanediol
6. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
7. Ethylhexyl Triazone
8. Propylene Glycol
9. Silica
10. Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
11. Triethanolamine
12. Titanium Dioxide
13. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
14. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
15. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
16. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
17. Phenoxyethanol
18. Sodium Polyacrylate
19. Isohexadecane
20. Cetyl Alcohol
21. Glyceryl Stearate
22. Chlorphenesin
23. Polyhydroxystearic Acid
24. Stearic Acid
25. Polysorbate 80
26. PEG-75 Stearate
27. Alumina
28. Disodium EDTA
29. Tocopheryl Acetate
30. Xanthan Gum
31. Glycerin
32. Ceteth-20
33. Steareth-20
34. Sorbitan Oleate
35. 1,2-Hexanediol
36. Biosaccharide Gum-4
37. Polygonum Aviculare Extract
38. Potassium Sorbate
39. Sodium Benzoate
40. Melanin
41. Pentylene Glycol
42. Ethylhexylglycerin

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains parabensContains PEG

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dibutyl AdipateIsododecane

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl SalicylateDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexyl Triazone

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

Other ingredients

SilicaPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidTriethanolamineTitanium DioxideBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineCaprylic/Capric TriglyceridePotassium Cetyl PhosphateSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerPhenoxyethanolSodium PolyacrylateIsohexadecaneCetyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateChlorphenesinPolyhydroxystearic AcidStearic AcidPolysorbate 80PEG-75 StearateAluminaDisodium EDTATocopheryl AcetateXanthan GumGlycerinCeteth-20Steareth-20Sorbitan Oleate1,2-HexanediolBiosaccharide Gum-4Polygonum Aviculare ExtractPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateMelaninPentylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Dibutyl Adipate

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

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

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

Isododecane

Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

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

Ethylhexyl Triazone

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

Propylene Glycol

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

Silica

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

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

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

Triethanolamine

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

Titanium Dioxide

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

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for film/thickening; water-soluble, compatible, monitor residual monomers.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

PEG-75 Stearate

PEG-75 stearate, non-ionic emulsifier/thickener; PEG-based, check for 1,4-dioxane limits, not used in some markets.

Alumina

Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.

Disodium EDTA

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Glycerin

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

Ceteth-20

Not decoded yet

Steareth-20

Not decoded yet

Sorbitan Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Biosaccharide Gum-4

Moisturizing film-former enhancing water retention; bio-fermented origin, low sensitization risk

Polygonum Aviculare Extract

Botanical extract used as an emollient. No public irritancy or comedogenic data; monitor for botanical variability.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Melanin

Melanin as pigment or UV absorber; natural colorant, shade depends on purity, used in dark concealers.

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

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