estee-lauder Estée Lauder Daywear Anti-Oxidant Beauty Benefit BB SPF 35
estee-lauder Estée Lauder Daywear Anti-Oxidant Beauty Benefit BB SPF 35 lists 85 ingredients on its label, 82 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.
- Octinoxate
- Octisalate
- Oxybenzone
- Titanium Dioxide
- Water\Aqua\Eau
- Dimethicone
- Butylene Glycol
- Pentylene Glycol
- Phenyl Trimethicone
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Trioctyldodecyl Citrate
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
- PEG-40 Stearate
- Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
- Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
- Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
- Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
- Hordeum Vulgare Extract\Extrait D'Orge
- Fumaria Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
- Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract
- Laminaria Saccharina Extract
- Hydrolyzed Rice Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Artemia Extract
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
- Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
- Cholesterol
- Caffeine
- Propylene Glycol Stearate
- Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
- Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Sucrose
- Glycerin
- Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
- Linoleic Acid
- Lecithin
- Squalane
- Sodium PCA
- Urea
- Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
- Ergothioneine
- Sodium Dehydroacetate
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
- Polysorbate 20
- Sorbitan Laurate
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Citric Acid
- Propylene Glycol Laurate
- Glycyrrhetinic Acid
- Trehalose
- Polyquaternium-51
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Fumaric Acid
- Alumina
- Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- Cyclodextrin
- Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
- Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate
- Xanthan Gum
- Stearic Acid
- Silica
- Fragrance
- Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- Disodium EDTA
- Phenoxyethanol
- Chlorphenesin
- Titanium Dioxide
- Zinc Oxide
- Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
- Ci 77492
- Ci 77499)
- Yellow 5 Lake
- Chromium Oxide Greens
- Mica
- Ferric Ferrocyanide
- Chromium Hydroxide Green
- Carmine
- Bismuth Oxychloride
- Blue 1 Lake
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derivedContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- 防晒剂
- Octinoxate
- 溶剂
- OctisalateWater\Aqua\Eau
- 紫外线吸收剂
- Oxybenzone
- UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)
- Titanium Dioxide
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Pentylene Glycol
Other ingredients
Phenyl TrimethiconeGlyceryl StearateBehenyl AlcoholTrioctyldodecyl CitratePolymethylsilsesquioxaneOctyldodecyl Stearoyl StearatePEG-40 StearatePolyglyceryl-10 PentastearateGentiana Lutea Root ExtractPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractThermus Thermophillus FermentHordeum Vulgare Extract\Extrait D'OrgeFumaria Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractCitrus Medica Limonum Fruit ExtractHydrolyzed Rice Bran ExtractLaminaria Saccharina ExtractHydrolyzed Rice ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractArtemia ExtractVitis Vinifera Seed ExtractTriticum Vulgare Germ ExtractCholesterolCaffeinePropylene Glycol StearateOctyldodecyl NeopentanoatePolyglyceryl-6 PolyricinoleateTocopheryl AcetateSucroseGlycerinSodium Stearoyl LactylateLinoleic AcidLecithinSqualaneSodium PCAUreaIsopropyl Titanium TriisostearateErgothioneineSodium DehydroacetateTetrahexyldecyl AscorbatePolysorbate 20Sorbitan LaurateSodium HyaluronateCitric AcidPropylene Glycol LaurateGlycyrrhetinic AcidTrehalosePolyquaternium-51Hydrogenated LecithinFumaric AcidAluminaPalmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin CrosspolymerAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerCyclodextrinNordihydroguaiaretic AcidAscorbyl Tocopheryl MaleateXanthan GumStearic AcidSilicaFragranceEthylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese ChloridePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolChlorphenesinTitanium DioxideZinc OxideIron Oxides (Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499)Yellow 5 LakeChromium Oxide GreensMicaFerric FerrocyanideChromium Hydroxide GreenCarmineBismuth OxychlorideBlue 1 Lake
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octinoxate | 防晒剂 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Octisalate | 溶剂, 皮肤调理 - 润肤 | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Oxybenzone | 紫外线吸收剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| 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 |
| Water\Aqua\Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenyl Trimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · – | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Behenyl Alcohol | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trioctyldodecyl Citrate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Polymethylsilsesquioxane | OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| PEG-40 Stearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Gentiana Lutea Root Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Thermus Thermophillus Ferment | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hordeum Vulgare Extract\Extrait D'Orge | 皮肤调理剂,保湿剂 | — | Green |
| Fumaria Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Laminaria Saccharina Extract | SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Rice Extract | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Artemia Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, UV ABSORBER | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cholesterol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caffeine | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Propylene Glycol Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sucrose | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Linoleic Acid | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 3 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium PCA | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Urea | ANTISTATIC, BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Red |
| Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ergothioneine | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Dehydroacetate | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitan Laurate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol Laurate | SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glycyrrhetinic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trehalose | HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-51 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fumaric Acid | BUFFERING | 0 · – | Green |
| Alumina | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cyclodextrin | ABSORBENT, CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| 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 |
| Iron Oxides (Ci 77491 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ci 77492 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/136 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77499) | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Yellow 5 Lake | 着色剂 | — | Green |
| Chromium Oxide Greens | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ferric Ferrocyanide | COLORANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chromium Hydroxide Green | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carmine | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Bismuth Oxychloride | 着色剂 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Blue 1 Lake | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Octinoxate
- Water-soluble UVB absorber for sunscreen; concentration limited by regulations, may irritate sensitive skin
- Octisalate
- Octyloleate, ester solvent and emollient; used in sunscreens or diluting oils, light texture
- Oxybenzone
- Organic UV absorber for sunscreens; ecotoxicity concerns at high long-term levels, follow local regulations.
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Water\Aqua\Eau
- Solvent and diluent; the base for most aqueous formulations.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Phenyl Trimethicone
- Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.
- Trioctyldodecyl Citrate
- Polyol ester for emollience and texture; low comedogenic, good for light formulas.
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.
- Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
- Ester emollient for silky feel and thickening; 1-5%, avoid acidic systems
- PEG-40 Stearate
- Water-soluble emulsifier for O/W; mild cleansing, high levels may be comedogenic, caution for sensitive skin.
- Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
- Polyglyceryl ester for mild emollient/emulsifying; long-chain structure for rich feel.
- Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
- Plant root extract for conditioning and fragrance; may impart slight bitterness, test compatibility for sensitive skin
- Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
- Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, source of resveratrol antioxidant; water or alcohol soluble, check color shift with iron ions
- Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
- Probiotic ferment with humectant properties; use as a low-level skin conditioning agent
- Hordeum Vulgare Extract\Extrait D'Orge
- Cereal extract providing humectant proteins and amino acids; check for cereal allergies.
- Fumaria Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Botanical conditioner; monitor flavonoid stability and allergenicity; patch test recommended
- Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
- Citrus Medica Limonum fruit extract for scent and phenolics; contains photosensitizing furanocoumarins, use cautiously in daytime products.
- Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract
- Rich in amino acids/GABA; moisturizes and repairs; extraction affects activity retention
- Laminaria Saccharina Extract
- Seaweed-derived hydrating skin protectant rich in polysaccharides; filter to prevent microbial contamination
- Hydrolyzed Rice Extract
- Hydrolyzed rice peptides for moisturizing; gentle for sensitive skin
- 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%.
- Artemia Extract
- Artemia extract with peptides/amino acids for repair and moisture; use 1–5%, ensure source consistency.
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
- Grape seed extract with OPCs; potent antioxidant; used for skin protection and UV support; needs stabilizers.
- Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
- Wheat germ extract, nutrient-rich; contains gluten, test for sensitivity.
- Cholesterol
- Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.
- Caffeine
- Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.
- Propylene Glycol Stearate
- Lipophilic humectant and emulsifier at 0.5–5%; very low comedogenicity
- Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
- Ester emollient; light oil feel; low irrit, low comed, good for fresh systems
- Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
- Emulsifier with hydrophilic properties; castor derivative, low sensitization risk.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Sucrose
- Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
- Mild emulsifier/stabilizer for O/W; control usage to prevent viscosity issues
- Linoleic Acid
- Essential fatty acid for barrier repair and hydration; oxidizes easily, high levels may be comedogenic
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.
- Urea
- Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution
- Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
- Titanium isostearate complex for UVB absorption and emulsification aid; photostable, low irritancy, low comedogenicity.
- Ergothioneine
- Ergothioneine, potent antioxidant; 0.01–0.1%, water-soluble, synergizes with Vit C/E.
- Sodium Dehydroacetate
- Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
- Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Sorbitan Laurate
- O/W emulsifier; low-comedogenic ester, verify emulsion stability.
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Propylene Glycol Laurate
- Propylene glycol laurate; emollient and mild detergent; oil-soluble surfactant.
- Glycyrrhetinic Acid
- Glycyrrhizic acid; anti-inflammatory; poor water solubility, needs solubilization.
- Trehalose
- Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.
- Polyquaternium-51
- Not decoded yet
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions
- Fumaric Acid
- Dicarboxylic acid buffer; paired with sodium bicarbonate for pH control, < 0.5%.
- Alumina
- Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.
- Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer
- Cationic modified starch for conditioning and suspension; balance charge at high use.
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.
- Cyclodextrin
- Cyclodextrin; used as a stabilizer or solubilizer to improve solubility of active ingredients and fragrances
- Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
- Lipid peroxide scavenger, BHT alternative; low dose (0.1–0.25%), check photostability
- Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate
- Vitamin C/E derivative with strong antioxidant activity; aqueous-unstable, requires light protection and cold storage, 0.1–1%.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- 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
- Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride
- Manganese chelator/antioxidant stabilizer; synergizes with Vit E; avoid iron contact
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.
- 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.
- Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
- Not decoded yet
- Ci 77492
- Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.
- Ci 77499)
- Not decoded yet
- Yellow 5 Lake
- Yellow 5 lake for color; stability affected by pH and metal ions
- Chromium Oxide Greens
- Green inorganic colorant for pigmentation; non-allergenic, used in color cosmetics
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Ferric Ferrocyanide
- Colorant (Prussian blue); verify heavy metal limits for cosmetic safety
- Chromium Hydroxide Green
- Green colorant used for product aesthetics; purely a pigment.
- Carmine
- Natural red colorant (cochineal); may trigger reactions in those with insect protein allergy
- Bismuth Oxychloride
- White pigment at 5–20%; for makeup coverage, may cause sensitivity in some
- Blue 1 Lake
- Water-insoluble blue pigment dispersed in aqueous phase; ensure compliant use, no direct skin benefit
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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