Belif UV Protector Fresh Sunscreen 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. Cyclopentasiloxane
3. Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
4. Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
5. Dipropylene glycol
6. Butylene Glycol
7. Hydrogenated polyisobutene
8. Hydrogenated lecithin
9. Tromethamine
10. Titanium Dioxide
11. Glycerin
12. Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate
13. Cetyl Phosphate
14. 1,2-Hexanediol
15. Lactobacillus/soybean Ferment Extract
16. Glyceryl Stearate
17. Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
18. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
19. Stearic Acid
20. Panthenol
21. Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
22. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
23. Nepeta Cataria Extract
24. Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
25. Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract
26. Stellaria Media Extract
27. Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
28. Jasminum Officinale Extract
29. Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
30. Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate
31. Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
32. Squalane
33. Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
34. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
35. Ceramide 3
36. Hexyl Laurate
37. PEG-100 Stearate
38. PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
39. Methicone
40. Carbomer
41. Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
42. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
43. C14-22 alcohols
44. VP/Eicosene Copolymer
45. C14-28 Alkyl Acid
46. Xanthan Gum
47. Triethylhexanoin
48. Arachidyl Glucoside
49. Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
50. Trisodium EDTA
51. Cholesterol
52. Dimethicone
53. Triethanolamine
54. Alumina
55. Silica
56. Fragrance
57. Citral
58. Citronellol
59. Limonene
60. Geraniol
61. Linalool

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneHydrogenated polyisobutene

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamatePhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene glycol

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Hydrogenated lecithin

Other ingredients

TromethamineTitanium DioxideGlycerinIsoamyl p-methoxycinnamateCetyl Phosphate1,2-HexanediolLactobacillus/soybean Ferment ExtractGlyceryl StearateBis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateStearic AcidPanthenolAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractNepeta Cataria ExtractRubus Idaeus Leaf ExtractBaptisia Tinctoria Root ExtractStellaria Media ExtractHamamelis Virginiana ExtractJasminum Officinale ExtractCorchorus Olitorius Leaf ExtractSaccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment FiltrateSaccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment FiltrateSqualaneMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilButyrospermum Parkii ButterCeramide 3Hexyl LauratePEG-100 StearatePEG-10 Rapeseed SterolMethiconeCarbomerPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl GlutamateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideC14-22 alcoholsVP/Eicosene CopolymerC14-28 Alkyl AcidXanthan GumTriethylhexanoinArachidyl GlucosideAcrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerTrisodium EDTACholesterolDimethiconeTriethanolamineAluminaSilicaFragranceCitralCitronellolLimoneneGeraniolLinalool

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

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

Dipropylene glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Butylene Glycol

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

Hydrogenated polyisobutene

Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.

Hydrogenated lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Titanium Dioxide

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

Glycerin

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

Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate

UV-B absorber with usage limits; requires combination with other filters to prevent degradation.

Cetyl Phosphate

Anionic emulsifier and thickener; often blended, high levels may sting sensitive skin

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Lactobacillus/soybean Ferment Extract

Ferment extract with amino acids and peptides for skin conditioning; monitor microbial stability and watch for allergens.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine

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

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Panthenol

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

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Antioxidant and soothing extract; mild abrasive properties, common in conditioning formulas

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.

Nepeta Cataria Extract

Not decoded yet

Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract

Raspberry leaf extract rich in polyphenols; acts as plant-based skin conditioner; generally low irritancy.

Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Stellaria Media Extract

Not decoded yet

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

Botanical extract for astringent and sebum control; mild irritation risk for sensitive skin at high concentrations.

Jasminum Officinale Extract

Jasmine extract for scent and soothing; contains allergenic fragrances, low use in sensitive-skin products

Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract

Botanical leaf conditioning extract; QC needed for batch variability

Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate

Ferment filtrate with humectants and metabolites; complex bioactivity, start low for sensitive skin.

Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate

Ferment filtrate with humectant and conditioning properties; contains microbial metabolites, check for allergens.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Macadamia oil, rich in palmitoleic, good penetration; light feel; non-comedogenic.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Ceramide 3

Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended

Hexyl Laurate

Light ester emollient for silky feel; 1-5%, monitor oxidative stability

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol

Rapeseed sterol PEG-10 ether as mild emulsifier/cleanser for foaming formulas; screen rapeseed-allergy history.

Methicone

Volatile silicone offering slip and antistatic properties; inert at high purity, check cyclic isomer limits

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

Phytosterol blend for skin conditioning; gentle, barrier-repairing, low irritation.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

C14-22 alcohols

Fatty alcohol blend for emulsion stability and texture; may contain myristyl alcohol, moderate comedogenic risk.

VP/Eicosene Copolymer

Water-soluble film former and thickener; no known irritancy or comedogenic issues.

C14-28 Alkyl Acid

Not decoded yet

Xanthan Gum

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

Triethylhexanoin

Light ester for non-greasy feel and fragrance; low allergenicity, high levels can act as solvent

Arachidyl Glucoside

Mild non-ionic emulsifier and emollient, PEG-free; co-soluble with stearoyl lactylates

Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

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

Trisodium EDTA

Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Triethanolamine

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

Alumina

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

Silica

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Citronellol

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

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