walgreens Hydrating Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
walgreens Walgreens Hydrating Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 lists 30 ingredients on its label, 29 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.
- Avobenzone
- Homosalate
- Octisalate
- Octocrylene
- Water
- Glycerin
- Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- C25-52 Olefin/Undecylenic Acid Copolymer
- Tapioca Starch
- Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
- Diisopropyl Adipate
- Phenethyl Benzoate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Dimethicone
- Fragrance
- Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
- Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
- Trisiloxane
- Xanthan Gum
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Phenoxyethanol
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Disodium EDTA
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains PEGContains silicones
Key ingredients
- 紫外线吸收剂
- Avobenzone
- FRAGRANCE
- Homosalate
- 溶剂
- Octisalate
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- Octocrylene
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl Alcohol
Other ingredients
C25-52 Olefin/Undecylenic Acid CopolymerTapioca StarchAcrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate CopolymerDiisopropyl AdipatePhenethyl BenzoateGlyceryl StearatePotassium Cetyl PhosphatePEG-100 StearateTocopheryl AcetateAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuicePolymethylsilsesquioxaneCaprylyl GlycolDimethiconeFragranceNeopentyl Glycol DiheptanoateHydrogenated Palm GlyceridesTrisiloxaneXanthan GumAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPhenoxyethanolSodium HydroxideDisodium EDTA
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avobenzone | 紫外线吸收剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Homosalate | FRAGRANCE, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/3 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Octisalate | 溶剂, 皮肤调理 - 润肤 | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Octocrylene | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/10 | 1 · 2 | Yellow |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C25-52 Olefin/Undecylenic Acid Copolymer | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tapioca Starch | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer | FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diisopropyl Adipate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Phenethyl Benzoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Cetyl Phosphate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | — | Green |
| PEG-100 Stearate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polymethylsilsesquioxane | OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 4 | Green |
| Trisiloxane | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Avobenzone
- Organic UV filter for UVB and part of UVA-I; poor photostability, used in synergy with other filters.
- Homosalate
- UVB sunscreen agent, often combined with others; stable but migratory; ensure regulatory compliance.
- Octisalate
- Octyloleate, ester solvent and emollient; used in sunscreens or diluting oils, light texture
- Octocrylene
- UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier at 1–3%; mild, easily combined with other surfactants.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- C25-52 Olefin/Undecylenic Acid Copolymer
- Not decoded yet
- Tapioca Starch
- Tapioca starch; powder thickener/oil absorbent; inert, mild comed risk at high conc
- Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
- Film former for mascara; requires solvent, high levels may cause skin discomfort.
- Diisopropyl Adipate
- Diisopropyl adipate for emollience and plasticizing; lipophilic, potential comedogenic
- Phenethyl Benzoate
- Gentle preservative alternative to parabens with mild fragrance; low irritancy, but possesses minor allergic potential.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
- Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
- Light emollient ester, non-greasy, improves product spreadability.
- Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
- Semi-synthetic ester for emollience and emulsification; palm-oil derived, higher comedogenicity, caution in blends
- Trisiloxane
- Used as anti-foaming and lubricant; provides silkiness, used at low levels.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- 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
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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