douglas Sun SPF 50

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. Octocrylene
3. Alcohol Denat
4. Glycerin
5. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
6. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
7. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
8. Titanium Dioxide
9. Dicaprylyl Ether
10. Tocopheryl Acetate
11. VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
12. Silica
13. Panthenol
14. Triacontanyl Pvp
15. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
16. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Cross Polymer
17. Caprylyl Glycol
18. Ethylhexylglycerin
19. Sodium Hydroxide
20. Carbomer
21. Xanthan Gum
22. Dimethicone
23. Disodium EDTA
24. Bisabolol
25. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
26. Cassia Alata Leaf Extract
27. Phenoxyethanol
28. Citric Acid
29. Tocopherol

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains silicones

Formulation view A high-SPF lotion using alcohol for fast-drying, dry-touch feel. Combines UVA/UVB chemical filters with titanium dioxide. Silica provides mattification, while panthenol and aloe powder soothe. Preserved with phenoxyethanol. Ideal for oily skin and summer. Formulator note: Alcohol and silica enhance matte finish but may dehydrate; a film-former boosts water resistance, necessitating subsequent hydration.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

LIGHT STABILIZER

OctocryleneButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl Salicylate

溶剂

Alcohol Denat

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)

Titanium Dioxide

Other ingredients

Dicaprylyl EtherTocopheryl AcetateVP/Hexadecene CopolymerSilicaPanthenolTriacontanyl PvpBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Cross PolymerCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinSodium HydroxideCarbomerXanthan GumDimethiconeDisodium EDTABisabololAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderCassia Alata Leaf ExtractPhenoxyethanolCitric AcidTocopherol

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Octocrylene

UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Glycerin

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

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

Titanium Dioxide

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

Dicaprylyl Ether

Lightweight diester solvent and emollient, non-greasy feel; common oil phase carrier; low irritation.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

VP/Hexadecene Copolymer

Film-former for hair fixation; often needs co-solvents or cationic system.

Silica

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

Panthenol

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

Triacontanyl Pvp

High-MW film former and thickener; gives slip and longevity, high levels risk heavy texture.

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Cross Polymer

Acrylate crosspolymer for gels and suspension; low sensitization, control residual monomers, caution for pregnant/sensitive users.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Xanthan Gum

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

Dimethicone

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

Aloe extract powder for soothing/moisturizing; low solubility, needs dispersion

Cassia Alata Leaf Extract

Anthraquinone-containing leaf extract; astringent and skin conditioner, anthraquinones may cause photosensitivity or irritation.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Tocopherol

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

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