glowsophy Raspberry Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa+++

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. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
2. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
3. Aqua
4. Glycerin
5. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
6. Cyclopentasiloxane
7. Cetearyl Alcohol
8. Butylene Glycol
9. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
10. PEG-100 Stearate
11. Phenoxyethanol
12. Glyceryl Stearate
13. Rubus Chingii Extract
14. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
15. Arginine
16. Niacinamide
17. Bisabolol
18. Chlorphenesin
19. Ethylhexylglycerin
20. PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
21. Xanthan Gum
22. Menthol
23. Nonoxynol-12
24. Farnesol
25. Propylene Glycol
26. Adenosine
27. Menthyl Lactate
28. PEG-35 Castor Oil
29. Ectoin
30. Sodium Hyaluronate
31. Ceramide NP
32. Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
33. Hydrogenated Lecithin
34. Sucrose Stearate

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

FRAGRANCE

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl PalmitateCyclopentasiloxaneCetearyl Alcohol

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethanePEG-100 StearatePhenoxyethanolGlyceryl StearateRubus Chingii ExtractAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerArginineNiacinamideBisabololChlorphenesinEthylhexylglycerinPEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor OilXanthan GumMentholNonoxynol-12FarnesolPropylene GlycolAdenosineMenthyl LactatePEG-35 Castor OilEctoinSodium HyaluronateCeramide NPPolyglyceryl-10 StearateHydrogenated LecithinSucrose Stearate

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Ingredients explained

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water

Aloe juice, humectant and fragrance; perishable, requires preservatives, prone to browning.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

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

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Rubus Chingii Extract

Not decoded yet

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Niacinamide

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

Bisabolol

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

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Not decoded yet

Xanthan Gum

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

Menthol

Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes

Nonoxynol-12

Not decoded yet

Farnesol

Farnesol, a fixative and deodorant; listed as a EU 26 allergen, requires labeling, potential sensitizer.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Menthyl Lactate

Menthyl lactate, cooling and fragrance agent, provides mild menthol sensation for refreshing

PEG-35 Castor Oil

Not decoded yet

Ectoin

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate

Polyglyceryl-10 stearate emulsifier; multi-source, mild, co-emulsifier

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Sucrose Stearate

Succrose ester emulsifier/emolient with cleansing properties; HLB determines emulsion type.

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