Hero Cosmetics force shield superbeam sunscreen apricot spf 30 2

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. Zinc Oxide
2. Water
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Propanediol
5. C13-15 Alkane
6. C15-19 Alkane
7. Butyloctyl Salicylate
8. Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
9. Octyldodecanol
10. Cetearyl Alcohol
11. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
12. Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
13. Betaine
14. Mica
15. Musa Sapientum Leaf/Trunk Extract
16. Silica
17. Coco-Glucoside
18. Arachidyl Alcohol
19. Xanthan Gum
20. Polyhydroxystearic Acid
21. Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
22. Isostearic Acid
23. Lecithin
24. Polyglyceryl-3 Lactate/Laurate
25. Polyglycerin-3
26. Bisabolol
27. Tocopherol
28. Behenyl Alcohol
29. Caprylhydroxamic Acid
30. Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
31. Citric Acid
32. Arachidyl Glucoside
33. Ectoin
34. Niacinamide
35. Maltodextrin
36. Sodium Citrate
37. Sodium Phytate
38. Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
39. Lactobacillus Ferment
40. Tin Oxide
41. Glucose
42. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
43. Yellow Iron Oxide
44. Red Iron Oxide
45. Titanium Dioxide

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains animal-derived

Formulation view Physical sunscreen lotion with zinc oxide as the primary filter; C13-15 alkanes improve spreadability. Hippopae rhamnoides oil and plant extracts offer soothing and antioxidant benefits. Preserved with caprylhydroxamic acid and ethylhexylglycerin to minimize irritation. Suitable for sensitive skin. Factory view: high zinc oxide content causes significant viscosity fluctuations; online monitoring of the emulsification endpoint is crucial to ensure a smooth, particle-free texture.

Key ingredients

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc Oxide

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SOLVENT

Propanediol

SOLVENT · 限制 II

C13-15 AlkaneC15-19 Alkane

HAIR CONDITIONING

Butyloctyl Salicylate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Octyldodecanol

Other ingredients

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Cetearyl AlcoholPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Hippophae Rhamnoides OilBetaineMicaMusa Sapientum Leaf/Trunk ExtractSilicaCoco-GlucosideArachidyl AlcoholXanthan GumPolyhydroxystearic AcidPolyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleateIsostearic AcidLecithinPolyglyceryl-3 Lactate/LauratePolyglycerin-3BisabololTocopherolBehenyl AlcoholCaprylhydroxamic AcidSodium Dilauramidoglutamide LysineCitric AcidArachidyl GlucosideEctoinNiacinamideMaltodextrinSodium CitrateSodium PhytateTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit ExtractLactobacillus FermentTin OxideGlucoseLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateYellow Iron OxideRed Iron OxideTitanium Dioxide

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Ingredients explained

Zinc Oxide

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

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

C13-15 Alkane

Mineral oil derivative as solvent and spreader; low irritation and allergen, ensure high purity free of carcinogens

C15-19 Alkane

Isoparaffinic oil; light texture, petroleum-derived, requires full hydrotreatment per regulations.

Butyloctyl Salicylate

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

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Not decoded yet

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7

Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil

Sea buckthorn oil rich in carotenoids; viscous and may stain light formulations.

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Musa Sapientum Leaf/Trunk Extract

Botanical extract with fiber and polyphenols; aids hydration and soothing, specify source clearly

Silica

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

Coco-Glucoside

Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products

Arachidyl Alcohol

Waxy emulsion stabilizer and thickener, often paired with cetearyl alcohol; heavy feel, good for creams

Xanthan Gum

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

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Emulsifier and stabilizer at 1–3%; non-ionic, prone to hydrolysis.

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

Mild emulsifier for O/W systems; 1-3%, avoid cationic surfactants

Isostearic Acid

Fatty acid derivative as emulsifier auxiliary and emollient; insoluble, requires homogenization, may feel slightly greasy

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Polyglyceryl-3 Lactate/Laurate

Mild emulsifier/solubilizer for soap-free cleansers; low irritation, often paired with other surfactants for efficacy

Polyglycerin-3

Not decoded yet

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Tocopherol

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

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

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

Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine

Amino acid-based humectant with moisture-binding properties; low irritancy, improves skin feel and hydration.

Citric Acid

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

Arachidyl Glucoside

Mild non-ionic emulsifier and emollient, PEG-free; co-soluble with stearoyl lactylates

Ectoin

Cosmectin and skin protector, enhances skin tolerance; water-soluble, 0.1–5% common, compatible with most systems

Niacinamide

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

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Sodium Citrate

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

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract

Terminalia ferdinandiana extract; traditional lightening agent; antioxidant for uneven skin tone.

Lactobacillus Ferment

Probiotic ferment filtrate for conditioning; complex mix, check allergens and preservative residues

Tin Oxide

Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.

Yellow Iron Oxide

Inorganic yellow pigment for color and coverage; physically stable, generally non-irritating and non-comedogenic in cosmetics.

Red Iron Oxide

Iron oxide red, mineral pigment for color; inert, no significant irritation or sensitization.

Titanium Dioxide

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

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