rodan-fields Rodan + Fields Essentials Face + Body Sunscreen Broad Spectrum 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. Avobenzone
2. Homosalate
3. Octisalate
4. Octocrylene
5. Water/Aqua/Eau
6. Glycerin
7. Butylene Glycol
8. Pentylene Glycol
9. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
10. Silica
11. Dimethicone
12. Hydrogenated Lecithin
13. Fragrance/Parfum
14. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
15. Xanthan Gum
16. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
17. Sodium Carbomer
18. Isohexadecane
19. Polysorbate 60
20. Sorbitan Isostearate
21. Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
22. Aminomethyl Propanol
23. Citric Acid
24. Benzyl Alcohol
25. Potassium Sorbate
26. Sodium Benzoate
27. Citral
28. Limonene
29. Linalool
30. Titanium Dioxide

Highlights

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

Formulation view A purely chemical SPF 50 system combining avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate and octocrylene, with octocrylene and diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate stabilizing the UV filters. Dimethicone, C12-15 alkyl benzoate and silica deliver a smooth, matte skin feel; lecithin aids emulsification while xanthan and an acrylate copolymer thicken. Benzyl alcohol with sorbate/benzoate preserves. Suitable for face and body daily wear; contains fragrance allergens, a note for very sensitive skin.

Key ingredients

紫外线吸收剂

Avobenzone

FRAGRANCE

Homosalate

溶剂

OctisalateWater/Aqua/Eau

LIGHT STABILIZER

Octocrylene

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

Other ingredients

C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateSilicaDimethiconeHydrogenated LecithinFragrance/ParfumDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerXanthan GumHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerSodium CarbomerIsohexadecanePolysorbate 60Sorbitan IsostearateDiethylhexyl SyringylidenemalonateAminomethyl PropanolCitric AcidBenzyl AlcoholPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateCitralLimoneneLinaloolTitanium Dioxide

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Ingredients explained

Avobenzone

Organic UV filter for UVB and part of UVA-I; poor photostability, used in synergy with other filters.

Homosalate

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

Octisalate

Octyloleate, ester solvent and emollient; used in sunscreens or diluting oils, light texture

Octocrylene

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

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

Glycerin

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

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Silica

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

Dimethicone

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Fragrance/Parfum

Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.

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.

Xanthan Gum

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

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Sodium Carbomer

Carbomer sodium, strong gelling agent; requires neutralization, high thickening power, may interact with cationic actives.

Isohexadecane

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

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate

New UV filter (UVA/UVB); EU limits 2.8%/1.4%, potential sensitizer, stability required

Aminomethyl Propanol

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

Citric Acid

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

Benzyl Alcohol

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Citral

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

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

Titanium Dioxide

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

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