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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. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
3. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
4. Glycerin
5. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
6. Octocrylene
7. Cetyl Alcohol
8. Dicaprylyl Ether
9. Tris-Biphenyl Triazine
10. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
11. Undecane
12. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
13. Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
14. Tridecane
15. Panthenol
16. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
17. Tocopheryl Acetate
18. Tocopherol
19. Alcohol
20. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
21. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
22. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
23. Parfum
24. Ethylhexylglycerin
25. Glyceryl Stearate
26. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
27. Decyl Glucoside
28. Isohexadecane
29. Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
30. Xanthan Gum
31. Aspartic Acid
32. Phenoxyethanol
33. Decylene Glycol
34. Benzyl Alcohol
35. Caprylhydroxamic Acid
36. Linalool
37. Benzyl Salicylate
38. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
39. Limonene
40. Hexyl Cinnamal
41. Citronellol
42. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
43. Citral
44. Aminomethyl Propanol
45. Butylene Glycol
46. Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate
47. Disodium Phosphate
48. Citric Acid
49. Fumaric Acid
50. Maleic Acid

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains alcoholContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains PEG

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl SalicylateButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneOctocrylene

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl AlcoholDicaprylyl Ether

Other ingredients

Tris-Biphenyl TriazinePotassium Cetyl PhosphateUndecaneBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazinePhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidTridecanePanthenolButyrospermum Parkii ButterTocopheryl AcetateTocopherolAlcoholGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractHelianthus Annuus Seed OilParfumEthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl StearateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerDecyl GlucosideIsohexadecanePolyglyceryl-2 DipolyhydroxystearateXanthan GumAspartic AcidPhenoxyethanolDecylene GlycolBenzyl AlcoholCaprylhydroxamic AcidLinaloolBenzyl SalicylateButylphenyl MethylpropionalLimoneneHexyl CinnamalCitronellolAlpha-Isomethyl IononeCitralAminomethyl PropanolButylene GlycolTetrasodium IminodisuccinateDisodium PhosphateCitric AcidFumaric AcidMaleic Acid

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

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

Glycerin

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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

Octocrylene

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

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Dicaprylyl Ether

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

Tris-Biphenyl Triazine

Not decoded yet

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Undecane

Undecane; light aliphatic hydrocarbon emollient; high volatility, pair with occlusives, flammable

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

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

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

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

Tridecane

Tridecane, a long-chain alkane acting as emollient and solvent; petrochemical-derived, inert and low toxicity.

Panthenol

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Tocopherol

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

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Antioxidant and microcirculation modifier rich in flavonoids; requires stability testing to prevent oxidation

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Decyl Glucoside

Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Plant-derived emulsifier, mild feel; for O/W systems, combine with co-emulsifiers

Xanthan Gum

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

Aspartic Acid

Amino acid humectant and conditioner, common in rinse-off products; low levels mild, high levels may shift pH

Phenoxyethanol

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

Decylene Glycol

Multi-functional thickener and preservative booster, 0.1–0.5%; low viscosity, good compatibility

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Citronellol

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

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Citral

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

Aminomethyl Propanol

pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases

Butylene Glycol

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

Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate

Mild chelator replacing EDTAs; binds metal ions to prevent oxidation; biodegradable and low irritancy.

Disodium Phosphate

Phosphate buffer for pH adjustment and preservation; water-soluble; high levels may irritate mucous membranes.

Citric Acid

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

Fumaric Acid

Dicarboxylic acid buffer; paired with sodium bicarbonate for pH control, < 0.5%.

Maleic Acid

Not decoded yet

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