innisfree Perfect Uv Protection Essence Water Base 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. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Homosalate
5. Glycerin
6. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
7. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
8. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
9. Octocrylene
10. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
11. 1,2-Hexanediol
12. Curcuma Longa Root Extract
13. Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
14. Cyclopentasiloxane
15. Behenyl Alcohol
16. Hydroxyacetophenone
17. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
18. Fragrance
19. Saccharide Hydrolysate
20. Propanediol
21. Tromethamine
22. Carbomer
23. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
24. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
25. Ethylhexylglycerin
26. Sodium Hyaluronate
27. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
28. Hydrogenated Lecithin
29. Phenoxyethanol
30. Ceramide Np
31. Centella Asiatica Extract
32. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
33. Peg-10 Rapeseed Sterol
34. Dipropylene Glycol
35. Glyceryl Stearate
36. Glycereth-20
37. T-Butyl Alcohol
38. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
39. Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
40. Octyldodecanol
41. Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
42. Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
43. Orchid Extract
44. Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
45. Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
46. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
47. Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
48. Citric Acid
49. Sodium Benzoate
50. Potassium Sorbate

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains alcoholContains essential oilsContains mineral oil

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateEthylhexyl SalicylateDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

FRAGRANCE

Homosalate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIMICROBIAL

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Other ingredients

OctocryleneCetyl Ethylhexanoate1,2-HexanediolCurcuma Longa Root ExtractSalvia Hispanica Seed ExtractCyclopentasiloxaneBehenyl AlcoholHydroxyacetophenonePolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateFragranceSaccharide HydrolysatePropanediolTromethamineCarbomerAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerEthylhexylglycerinSodium HyaluronatePolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Hydrogenated LecithinPhenoxyethanolCeramide NpCentella Asiatica ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractPeg-10 Rapeseed SterolDipropylene GlycolGlyceryl StearateGlycereth-20T-Butyl AlcoholHelianthus Annuus Seed OilHamamelis Virginiana Leaf ExtractOctyldodecanolCitrus Unshiu Peel ExtractCamellia Japonica Leaf ExtractOrchid ExtractOpuntia Coccinellifera Fruit ExtractEchium Plantagineum Seed OilHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil UnsaponifiablesCardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine ExtractCitric AcidSodium BenzoatePotassium Sorbate

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Homosalate

UVB sunscreen agent, often combined with others; stable but migratory; ensure regulatory compliance.

Glycerin

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

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

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

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Octocrylene

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

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Turmeric root extract, contains curcumin, colorant/antioxidant; high doses may sensitize.

Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract

Plant extract with mucilage and saponins; acts as skin emollient and conditioning agent.

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier at 1–3%; mild, easily combined with other surfactants.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Saccharide Hydrolysate

Saccharide hydrolysate, strong humectant with hygroscopic properties; suitable for various dosage forms.

Propanediol

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

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ceramide Np

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

Peg-10 Rapeseed Sterol

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Glycereth-20

Not decoded yet

T-Butyl Alcohol

Fast-evaporating solvent; sharp odor and potential irritation at high levels, limit usage

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract

Witch hazel leaf extract for astringency and skin care; common in soothing formulas

Octyldodecanol

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

Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract

Citrus peel extract providing fragrance

Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract

Camellia leaf extract providing skin conditioning and antioxidant support; gentle with no public irritancy or comedogenic data.

Orchid Extract

Orchid extract, moisturizing; efficacy varies by species, standardized extract preferred.

Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract

Botanical fruit extract for skin conditioning; usually at low levels, act in synergy.

Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil

Linoleic-rich seed oil; high oxidation risk, requires antioxidants and light protection to maintain stability

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables

Sunflower oil unsaponifiables; squalene, tocopherol. Lightweight antioxidant, sensitive to oxidation, store light-protected and N2 flushed.

Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract

Plant-derived skin-conditioning extract; used at low levels, stability must be verified.

Citric Acid

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

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