makalin Smart UV Defense Sunscreen
makalin Makalin Smart UV Defense Sunscreen lists 22 ingredients on its label, 21 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.
- Water
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- Homosalate
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
- Propylene Glycol
- Dimethicone
- Mineral Oil
- Glycerin
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate
- Squalane
- Polysorbate 60
- Glyceryl Stearate
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Methylparaben
- BHT
- Phenoxyethanol
- Propylparaben
- Allantoin
- Imidazolidinyl Urea
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains fragranceContains parabensContains formaldehyde releasers
Formulation view Chemical sunscreen complex with avobenzone for UVA protection. Aqueous base with mineral oil and dimethicone for moisture and slip. Aloe powder soothes. Suitable for daily use; oily skin may find it occlusive. Formulator's note: multi-agent synergy, preservative system includes parabens, photostability is key.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateEthylhexyl Salicylate
- FRAGRANCE
- Homosalate
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Mineral Oil
Other ingredients
GlycerinButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneHydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl TaurateSqualanePolysorbate 60Glyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearateCetyl AlcoholMethylparabenBHTPhenoxyethanolPropylparabenAllantoinImidazolidinyl Urea
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/12 | 0 · 1 | Yellow |
| Homosalate | FRAGRANCE, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/3 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexyl Salicylate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/20 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mineral Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE · 限制 II/778. Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy paraffinic, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract. | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/8 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 60 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-100 Stearate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| BHT | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III / 325 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Imidazolidinyl Urea | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/27 | 1 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.
- Homosalate
- UVB sunscreen agent, often combined with others; stable but migratory; ensure regulatory compliance.
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
- Aloe extract powder for soothing/moisturizing; low solubility, needs dispersion
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Mineral Oil
- Occlusive emollient preventing water loss; must use high-purity medical grade to avoid impurities.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate
- Not decoded yet
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Polysorbate 60
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- BHT
- Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Propylparaben
- Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Imidazolidinyl Urea
- Formaldehyde releaser in preservative systems; monitor for formaldehyde and urea sensitivity issues.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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