templespa Life Defence

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. Butyloctyl Salicylate
3. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
4. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
5. Octocrylene
6. Polysilicone-11
7. Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters
8. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
9. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
10. Glycerin
11. “HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
12. Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone
13. Cetearyl Alcohol
14. Glyceryl Behenate
15. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
16. Dimethicone
17. Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
18. Hydroxyacetophenone
19. Fructose
20. Lauryl Glucoside
21. Cetearyl Isononanoate
22. Tocopheryl Acetate
23. Xanthan Gum
24. Parfum
25. Caprylyl Glycol
26. 1,2-Hexanediol
27. BHT
28. Disodium EDTA
29. Sodium Citrate
30. Withania Somnifera Root Extract
31. Glyceryl Stearate
32. Ethylhexylglycerin
33. Laureth-12
34. Sorbic Acid
35. Cetyl Palmitate
36. Sodium Hyaluronate
37. Hydrolyzed Eruca Sativa Leaf
38. Potassium Sorbate
39. Citric Acid
40. Sodium Benzoate
41. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
42. Benzyl Salicylate
43. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
44. Citronellol
45. Hexyl Cinnamal
46. Limonene
47. Linalool

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils

Formulation view Combines broad-spectrum UV filters with silicones and esters for a smooth, matte finish. Humectants and botanicals offer hydration, stabilized by non-ionic emulsifiers. Suitable for daily multi-purpose protection. Formulator note: Complex filter mix requires monitoring photostability and sensitization risks.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

HAIR CONDITIONING

Butyloctyl Salicylate

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateEthylhexyl SalicylateOctocryleneButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters

OPACIFYING

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Other ingredients

Polysilicone-11Glycerin“HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone CrosspolymerBis-Stearyl DimethiconeCetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl BehenateMagnesium Aluminum SilicateDimethiconeSodium Lauryl Glucose CarboxylateHydroxyacetophenoneFructoseLauryl GlucosideCetearyl IsononanoateTocopheryl AcetateXanthan GumParfumCaprylyl Glycol1,2-HexanediolBHTDisodium EDTASodium CitrateWithania Somnifera Root ExtractGlyceryl StearateEthylhexylglycerinLaureth-12Sorbic AcidCetyl PalmitateSodium HyaluronateHydrolyzed Eruca Sativa LeafPotassium SorbateCitric AcidSodium BenzoateAlpha-Isomethyl IononeBenzyl SalicylateButylphenyl MethylpropionalCitronellolHexyl CinnamalLimoneneLinalool

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Oil-soluble exfoliating emollient; avoid for aspirin-sensitive users and high-concentration leave-on products

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

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

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

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

Octocrylene

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

Polysilicone-11

Not decoded yet

Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters

Non-ionic emulsifier and conditioner with cleansing properties; contains PEG derivative, check compatibility

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Glycerin

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

“HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Not decoded yet

Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone

Modified silicone for rich emolliency and film; suits dry skin, non-comedogenic

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Glyceryl Behenate

Emulsifier and thickener with emollient properties; high melting point, low comedogenicity.

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Oil-absorbing powder at 5–20%; for pressed/powder makeup, high levels may feel heavy

Dimethicone

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

Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate

Gluconate carboxylate anionic surfactant, mild cleanser; good for sensitive formulations.

Hydroxyacetophenone

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

Fructose

Strong humectant; high levels can increase viscosity and hygroscopicity.

Lauryl Glucoside

Mild nonionic surfactant for cleansing; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin

Cetearyl Isononanoate

Blended ester emollient offering extensibility and lightness; non-comedogenic, good for oily to combo skin

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Parfum

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Disodium EDTA

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

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Withania Somnifera Root Extract

Ashwagandha root extract; soothing and repair, suits stress-related sensitive skin

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Laureth-12

Laureth-12, mild emulsifier, potentially comedogenic at high concentrations

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

Cetyl Palmitate

Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Hydrolyzed Eruca Sativa Leaf

Hydrolyzed Eruca Sativa leaf extract; hydrolyzed plant protein for hydration and nourishment, no specific compatibility issues

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

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

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

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

Citronellol

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

Hexyl Cinnamal

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

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

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