ponds Pond's Clarant B3

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. Niacinamide
3. Stearic Acid
4. Isopropyl Myristate
5. Paraffinum Liquidum
6. Glyceryl Stearate
7. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
8. Glycerin
9. Triethanolamine
10. Cetyl Alcohol
11. Dimethicone
12. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
13. Carbomer
14. Phenoxyethanol
15. Parfum
16. Glutamic Acid
17. Methylparaben
18. Titanium Dioxide
19. Propylparaben
20. Sodium PCA
21. Hydroxystearic Acid
22. Allantoin
23. Tocopheryl Acetate
24. Sodium Hydroxide
25. Disodium EDTA
26. Aluminum Hydroxide
27. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
28. Zinc Oxide
29. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
30. Benzyl Benzoate
31. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
32. Citronellol
33. Geraniol
34. Hexyl Cinnamal
35. Limonene
36. Linalool

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains parabensContains essential oils

Formulation view O/W cream with mineral oil and esters for occlusion, featuring niacinamide and a multi-filter sunscreen system. Preserved with parabens and enhanced with dimethicone for smoothness. Suitable for dry skin needing broad-spectrum protection. Formulation note: UVA stability requires attention, and medium comedogenic risk advises caution for oily skin.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

BINDING

Isopropyl Myristate

ANTISTATIC

Paraffinum Liquidum

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glyceryl Stearate

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

TriethanolamineCetyl AlcoholDimethiconeButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneCarbomerPhenoxyethanolParfumGlutamic AcidMethylparabenTitanium DioxidePropylparabenSodium PCAHydroxystearic AcidAllantoinTocopheryl AcetateSodium HydroxideDisodium EDTAAluminum HydroxideSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateZinc OxideAlpha-Isomethyl IononeBenzyl BenzoateButylphenyl MethylpropionalCitronellolGeraniolHexyl CinnamalLimoneneLinalool

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Isopropyl Myristate

Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin

Paraffinum Liquidum

Mineral oil occlusive; high moisture retention but heavy feel, moderate comedogenicity, caution for acne-prone skin.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

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

Glycerin

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

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Dimethicone

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Phenoxyethanol

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

Parfum

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

Glutamic Acid

Glutamic acid, non-essential amino acid humectant; high levels can be astringent, buffer needed.

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Titanium Dioxide

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

Propylparaben

Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Hydroxystearic Acid

羟基硬脂酸，多元醇型乳化剂，可增强乳化稳定性，具一定保湿与成膜性

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Disodium EDTA

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

Aluminum Hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Zinc Oxide

Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

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

Benzyl Benzoate

Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.

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%.

Geraniol

Geraniol 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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