pixi Sun Serum
pixi Pixi Sun Serum lists 27 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.
- Avobenzone
- Octinoxate
- Octisalate
- Oxybenzone
- Water
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Corn Starch Modified
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Gluconolactone
- Squalane
- Glycerin
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Xanthan Gum
- Carbomer
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- Sodium Benzoate
- Phenethyl Alcohol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Potassium Sorbate
Highlights
Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains alcohol
Key ingredients
- 紫外线吸收剂
- AvobenzoneOxybenzone
- 防晒剂
- Octinoxate
- 溶剂
- Octisalate
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- ABSORBENT
- Corn Starch Modified
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl Olivate
Other ingredients
Diethylhexyl 2,6-NaphthalateC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateSorbitan OlivateGluconolactoneSqualaneGlycerinCyclopentasiloxaneTocopheryl AcetateGlycine Soja OilSodium HyaluronateXanthan GumCarbomerAminomethyl PropanolSodium BenzoatePhenethyl AlcoholCaprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanolTrisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinatePotassium Sorbate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avobenzone | 紫外线吸收剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Octinoxate | 防晒剂 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Octisalate | 溶剂, 皮肤调理 - 润肤 | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Oxybenzone | 紫外线吸收剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Corn Starch Modified | ABSORBENT, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Olivate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SLIP MODIFIER | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, UV ABSORBER | 0 · 1 | Green |
| C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Sorbitan Olivate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Gluconolactone | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cyclopentasiloxane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycine Soja Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | – · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aminomethyl Propanol | BUFFERING · 限制 III/61 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Phenethyl Alcohol | FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Avobenzone
- Organic UV filter for UVB and part of UVA-I; poor photostability, used in synergy with other filters.
- Octinoxate
- Water-soluble UVB absorber for sunscreen; concentration limited by regulations, may irritate sensitive skin
- Octisalate
- Octyloleate, ester solvent and emollient; used in sunscreens or diluting oils, light texture
- Oxybenzone
- Organic UV absorber for sunscreens; ecotoxicity concerns at high long-term levels, follow local regulations.
- 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
- Corn Starch Modified
- Modified corn starch, absorbent/film former; distinguish food/cosmetic grade, control Aw for stability.
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection
- Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
- Emollient with UV-absorbing and solvent properties; usage levels should be controlled.
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.
- Sorbitan Olivate
- O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.
- Gluconolactone
- Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Phenethyl Alcohol
- Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Mild chelator replacing EDTA; water-soluble, very low irritation, stabilizes metal ions
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
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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