banish The Defender SPF 50
banish Banish The Defender SPF 50 lists 24 ingredients on its label, 13 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Titanium Dioxide
- Zinc Oxide
- Mica
- Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Gel
- Organic Vegetable Glycerin
- Organic Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
- Passiflora Caerulea
- Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
- N-Hydroxysuccinimide
- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
- Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-3
- Persea Gratissima Seed Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Organic Vegetable Glycerin
- Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides
- Organic Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Stearic Acid
- Glyceryl Monostearate
- Silica
- Tocopherol
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Mica
Highlights
Contains essential oils
Formulation view Mineral filter base of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, enriched with botanicals and peptides for care, plus shea butter and silica for texture. Suitable for all skin types seeking gentle protection. Formulator note: high mineral load may feel heavy; oil phase balance is critical for comfort.
Key ingredients
- UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)
- Titanium Dioxide
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Zinc Oxide
- ANTICAKING
- Mica
- 皮肤调理剂
- Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- N-Hydroxysuccinimide
- SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Other ingredients
Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceOrganic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf GelOrganic Vegetable GlycerinOrganic Cucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractPassiflora CaeruleaPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-3Persea Gratissima Seed OilOrganic Vegetable GlycerinCapric/Caprylic TriglyceridesOrganic Butyrospermum Parkii ButterStearic AcidGlyceryl MonostearateSilicaTocopherolCetyl AlcoholMica
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Zinc Oxide | ANTIMICROBIAL, BULKING, COLORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 IV/144 VI/30 VI/30a | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Gel | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Organic Vegetable Glycerin | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Organic Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Passiflora Caerulea | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Palmitoyl Oligopeptide | 皮肤调理剂,皮肤保护剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| N-Hydroxysuccinimide | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-3 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Persea Gratissima Seed Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Organic Vegetable Glycerin | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Organic Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Monostearate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Zinc Oxide
- Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Not decoded yet
- Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Gel
- Not decoded yet
- Organic Vegetable Glycerin
- Not decoded yet
- Organic Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Passiflora Caerulea
- Not decoded yet
- Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
- Palmitoyl oligopeptide for firming; water-soluble bioactive peptide, avoid high heat, functional additive.
- N-Hydroxysuccinimide
- Chemical auxiliary for forming acyl ester bonds; usually not retained in final product, control residual levels during synthesis.
- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers
- Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-3
- Not decoded yet
- Persea Gratissima Seed Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.
- Organic Vegetable Glycerin
- Not decoded yet
- Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides
- Not decoded yet
- Organic Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Not decoded yet
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Glyceryl Monostearate
- Not decoded yet
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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