thrive Daily Sunscreen For Sensitive Skin
thrive Thrive Daily Sunscreen For Sensitive Skin lists 26 ingredients on its label, 23 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.
- Zinc Oxide
- Water
- Coco-Caprylate
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- Glycerin
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Propanediol
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
- Ethyl Macadamiate
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- Saccharide Isomerate
- Fridericia Chica Extract
- Xanthan Gum
- Cellulose Gum
- Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
- Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Sebacate
- Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate/Caprate
- Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
- Phytic Acid
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
- Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether
- Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains silicones
Key ingredients
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Zinc Oxide
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Coco-CaprylateDicaprylyl Carbonate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ABRASIVE
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- CLEANSING
- Lauryl Glucoside
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
Other ingredients
Cetyl AlcoholPolyglyceryl-2 DipolyhydroxystearateEthyl MacadamiatePolyhydroxystearic AcidSaccharide IsomerateFridericia Chica ExtractXanthan GumCellulose GumTasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf ExtractPolyglyceryl-4 Laurate/SebacatePolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate/CaprateUndaria Pinnatifida ExtractPhytic AcidHelianthus Annuus Seed OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractTriethoxycaprylylsilaneCaprylyl Glyceryl EtherCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Oxide | ANTIMICROBIAL, BULKING, COLORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 IV/144 VI/30 VI/30a | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coco-Caprylate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Dicaprylyl Carbonate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, 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 |
| Microcrystalline Cellulose | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, EMULSION STABILISING, OPACIFYING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Ethyl Macadamiate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Polyhydroxystearic Acid | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Saccharide Isomerate | HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Fridericia Chica Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cellulose Gum | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract | ANTIOXIDANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Sebacate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate/Caprate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Undaria Pinnatifida Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phytic Acid | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Triethoxycaprylylsilane | BINDING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylhydroxamic Acid | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
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
- Coco-Caprylate
- Coconut/caprylate ester for light emollient finish; balance with humectants.
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Cellulose derivative for anti-caking, oil absorption, and physical sunscreen carrier; water-insoluble, affects texture at high levels.
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Mild nonionic surfactant for cleansing; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
- Plant-derived emulsifier, mild feel; for O/W systems, combine with co-emulsifiers
- Ethyl Macadamiate
- Ethyl ester of macadamia oleic acid; lightweight skin conditioning; low comedogenicity
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- Emulsifier and stabilizer at 1–3%; non-ionic, prone to hydrolysis.
- Saccharide Isomerate
- Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.
- Fridericia Chica Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Cellulose Gum
- Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.
- Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
- Tasmannia lanceolata extract; polygodial, 0.1–1%; antioxidant and antimicrobial; water or oil, high batch variability
- Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Sebacate
- Not decoded yet
- Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate/Caprate
- Not decoded yet
- Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
- Kelp extract; algal polysaccharides. Hydrating and film-forming, verify compatibility in high-salt formulas.
- Phytic Acid
- Natural chelator for formula stability; acidic, may shift pH at high levels.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
- Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.
- Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether
- Caprylyl glyceryl ether; functions as thickener and foam booster; improves lather stability in cleansing formulations.
- Caprylhydroxamic Acid
- Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels
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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