ANNA SUI Skin Secret Perfect Finish Sunscreen BB Cream

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. Water
2. Cyclomethicone
3. Dimethicone
4. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
5. Alcohol
6. Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
7. Neopentyl glycol dicaprate
8. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
9. Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
10. PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
11. Talc
12. Butylene Glycol
13. Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol
14. Ascorbyl Dipalmitate
15. Hydrolyzed silk
16. Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract
17. Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
18. Pearl powder
19. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
20. Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
21. Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
22. Tocopherol
23. BHT
24. Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
25. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
26. Disteardimonium Hectorite
27. Hydrogen Dimethicone
28. Lecithin
29. Polyglyceryl-10 laurate
30. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
31. Silica
32. Sodium chloride
33. Sorbitan sesquioleate
34. Stearalkonium hectorite
35. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
36. Zea mays oil
37. Methylparaben
38. Phenoxyethanol
39. Fragrance
40. Iron Oxides
41. Titanium Dioxide
42. Zinc Oxide

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains alcoholContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclomethiconeEthylhexyl PalmitateNeopentyl glycol dicaprate

ANTIFOAMING

DimethiconeAlcohol

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Other ingredients

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconePEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeTalcButylene GlycolMethylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenolAscorbyl DipalmitateHydrolyzed silkLitchi Chinensis Seed ExtractMentha Piperita Leaf ExtractPearl powderPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilRosa Canina Fruit ExtractRosa Canina Fruit OilTocopherolBHTBis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateDisteardimonium HectoriteHydrogen DimethiconeLecithinPolyglyceryl-10 lauratePolymethylsilsesquioxaneSilicaSodium chlorideSorbitan sesquioleateStearalkonium hectoriteTriethoxycaprylylsilaneZea mays oilMethylparabenPhenoxyethanolFragranceIron OxidesTitanium DioxideZinc Oxide

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Cyclomethicone

Volatile silicone for light feel; contains D4 restricted by EU, must be <0.1% after 2026

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

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

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate

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

Neopentyl glycol dicaprate

Ester emolient with light, non-greasy feel; well-tolerated by most skin types.

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant at 1–5%; for hair/cleansing, provides smoothness

PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

PEG-modified silicone with emulsifying and conditioning properties; ensure low dioxane levels in finished goods.

Talc

Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.

Butylene Glycol

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

Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol

UV stabilizer (UV-326/328) preventing photo-degradation of formulas; has EU concentration limit, used in sunscreens.

Ascorbyl Dipalmitate

Stable oil-soluble vitamin C ester, provides sustained antioxidant and brightening benefits

Hydrolyzed silk

Hydrolyzed silk; amino acid-rich humectant for skin and hair; potential protein allergens for sensitive skin

Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract

Lychee seed extract with tannins and polyphenols; skin conditioning and antioxidant, water-soluble, check metal interactions.

Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract

Mint extract for cooling sensation; contains menthol, mild irritation potential.

Pearl powder

Ground pearl powder used for pigmentation or opacification; ensure fineness and purity.

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.

Rosa Canina Fruit Extract

Rich in Vit C and polyphenols, astringent; water-soluble, unstable, add at low temp.

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Rosehip oil, rich in oleic/linoleic acids for emolliency/repair; prone to oxidation, needs protection

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine

UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Novel UVB absorber at 0.2-1.5%; narrow band, requires combination, high photostability, verify regional limits, low irritation.

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.

Hydrogen Dimethicone

Hydrogenated dimethicone for film-forming and slip; low volatility, rich feel for dry skin

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Polyglyceryl-10 laurate

Mild non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; cetyl ester structure may irritate sensitive skin, use at 0.5-3%.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Sodium chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Sorbitan sesquioleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O systems; moderate emulsification power, often used with co-emulsifiers

Stearalkonium hectorite

Inorganic clay gellant with silky feel; must disperse well, high local dose can irritate.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Zea mays oil

Corn oil; light emollient and stabilizer. Low comedogenic rating (1). Use at 2-5% as carrier.

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Zinc Oxide

Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.