pharmasept Face Sun Cream SPF 30

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. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
2. Aqua
3. Zinc Oxide
4. Glycerin
5. Polyhydroxystearic Acid
6. Glyceryl Stearate
7. Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
8. Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate
9. Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
10. Octyldodecyl Oleate
11. Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
12. Magnesium Stearate
13. Magnesium Sulfate
14. Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
15. Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
16. Phytosterols
17. Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
18. Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
19. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
20. Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
21. Parfum
22. Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
23. Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
24. Octyldodecanol
25. Tocopheryl Acetate
26. Allantoin
27. Glyceryl Behenate
28. Dehydroacetic Acid
29. Tocopherol
30. Benzyl Alcohol

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains PEGContains alcohol

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Coco-Caprylate/CaprateGlyceryl Stearate

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc Oxide

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyhydroxystearic AcidPolyglyceryl-2 Oleate

ABSORBENT

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Other ingredients

Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil CopolymerOctyldodecyl OleateHydrogenated Ethylhexyl OlivateMagnesium StearateMagnesium SulfateRibes Nigrum Seed OilHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronatePhytosterolsLimnanthes Alba Seed OilPaeonia Suffruticosa Root ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractRicinus Communis Seed OilParfumOctyldodecyl Stearoyl StearatePolyglyceryl-2 StearateOctyldodecanolTocopheryl AcetateAllantoinGlyceryl BehenateDehydroacetic AcidTocopherolBenzyl Alcohol

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Ingredients explained

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Zinc Oxide

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

Glycerin

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

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Modified starch absorbent at 1–10%; for powder products, oil-absorbing without heavy feel

Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate

Polyglyceryl-2 oleate, plant-based emulsifier/thickener, 0.5–3%; amphiphilic, good for creams.

Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer

Plant oil copolymer for film formation and improved feel.

Octyldodecyl Oleate

Ester lipid providing emollience and lubrication; acts as occlusive to reduce water loss with a non-greasy feel.

Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate

Emollient ester and emulsifier; provides silky feel in O/W systems, generally mild and non-irritating

Magnesium Stearate

Anti-caking agent for solids; restricted in injections, control dosage in topicals.

Magnesium Sulfate

Bulk agent at 0.1–1%; highly water-soluble, avoid high local concentration.

Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil

Blackcurrant seed oil rich in GLA used as an emollient; high in unsaturated fats, prone to oxidation

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid derivative with better penetration and strong hydration; different molecular weights provide hydration at various depths, typical concentration 0.1-1%.

Phytosterols

Plant sterol mix for skin barrier repair and soothing; plant-derived, no reported sensitization.

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.

Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract

Paeonia root extract, skin protecting agent with antioxidants to defend against environmental damage

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Castor oil for heavy moisturization and film formation; high viscosity, high levels may be comedogenic, blend with other oils.

Parfum

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

Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate

Ester emollient for silky feel and thickening; 1-5%, avoid acidic systems

Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate

Polyglyceryl ester emulsifier; mild, non-ionic, suitable for O/W emulsions with good stability.

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Glyceryl Behenate

Emulsifier and thickener with emollient properties; high melting point, low comedogenicity.

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Benzyl Alcohol

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

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