implora Perfect Shield Sunscreen SPF 40 Pa++++
implora Implora Perfect Shield Sunscreen SPF 40 Pa++++ lists 29 ingredients on its label, 27 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Aqua
- Butylene Glycol Cocoate
- Butylene Glycol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
- Isostearyl Alcohol
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Triethanolamine
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Propylene Glycol
- Alumina
- Silica
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Oleth-10
- Polysorbate 60
- Stearic Acid
- Glycerin
- Lecithin
- Ethylcellulose
- Potassium Sorbate
- Disodium EDTA
- Decyl Glucoside
- Benzoic Acid
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Benzoate
- Ci 19140
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEG
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Butylene Glycol Cocoate
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Isostearyl Alcohol
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- BUFFERING
- Triethanolamine
- FILM FORMING
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer
Other ingredients
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2Sodium HydroxideTetrasodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerinPropylene GlycolAluminaSilica1,2-HexanediolOleth-10Polysorbate 60Stearic AcidGlycerinLecithinEthylcellulosePotassium SorbateDisodium EDTADecyl GlucosideBenzoic AcidCitric AcidSodium BenzoateCi 19140
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol Cocoate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Isostearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer | FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, HAIR FIXING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Tetrasodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Alumina | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oleth-10 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polysorbate 60 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylcellulose | BINDING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Decyl Glucoside | CLEANSING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Ci 19140 | COLORANT, HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/44 (CI 19140) III/189 (Acid Yellow 23; Acid Yellow 23 Aluminum lake) | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Butylene Glycol Cocoate
- Butylene glycol cocoate, non-ionic emulsifier and emollient; low irritancy, low comedogenicity, used in mild emulsifying systems.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
- Not decoded yet
- Isostearyl Alcohol
- Non-ionic emulsifier and thickener providing body; at 2-5% enhances emulsion stability.
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer
- Film former and hair conditioner complex for styling and protection; wheat protein may trigger allergies.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Alumina
- Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Oleth-10
- Not decoded yet
- Polysorbate 60
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Ethylcellulose
- Water-insoluble film former and viscosity builder for suspensions; requires dispersion or premixing.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Decyl Glucoside
- Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- 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
- Ci 19140
- Acid Yellow 23 lake; for coloring and hair dyeing. High water solubility and precipitation risk, pH control required.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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