guardian CC Cream SPF50 Light

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. Aqua
2. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
3. Titanium Dioxide
4. Dimethicone
5. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
6. Octocrylene
7. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
8. Glycerin
9. Glyceryl Stearate
10. PEG-100 Stearate
11. Cetearyl Alcohol
12. Cyclopentasiloxane
13. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
14. Propanediol
15. Silica
16. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
17. Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
18. Phenoxyethanol
19. Triethanolamine
20. Chlorphenesin
21. Niacinamide
22. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
23. Parfum
24. PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate
25. Aluminium Hydroxide
26. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
27. Decyl Glucoside
28. Xanthan Gum
29. Benzophenone-3
30. Butylene Glycol
31. Tocopheryl Acetate
32. Ceteareth-20
33. Disodium EDTA
34. Phospholipids
35. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
36. Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
37. Propylene Glycol
38. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
39. Potassium Sorbate
40. Sodium Benzoate
41. Ci 77492
42. Ci 77491
43. Ci 77499

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils

Formulation view High-SPF CC cream combining chemical and physical UV filters with photostabilizers. Uses silicones and wax for a light film. Preservation via phenoxyethanol and chlorphenesin. Formulator note: Complex filter blend requires balancing photostability and texture; coexistence of TiO2 and chemical filters needs careful compatibility checks.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateOctocryleneEthylhexyl Salicylate

UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)

Titanium Dioxide

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

Glyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearateCetearyl AlcoholCyclopentasiloxaneDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoatePropanediolSilicaMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl TetramethylbutylphenolDipropylene Glycol DibenzoatePhenoxyethanolTriethanolamineChlorphenesinNiacinamideAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerParfumPPG-15 Stearyl Ether BenzoateAluminium HydroxideButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneDecyl GlucosideXanthan GumBenzophenone-3Butylene GlycolTocopheryl AcetateCeteareth-20Disodium EDTAPhospholipidsAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceDisodium Stearoyl GlutamatePropylene GlycolGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateCi 77492Ci 77491Ci 77499

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

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

Titanium Dioxide

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

Dimethicone

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Octocrylene

UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

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.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

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

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Silica

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

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

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

Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate

Non-ionic emulsifier/emollient with humectant properties; viscous liquid.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate

Oil-soluble solubilizer and emollient; bridges essential oils into aqueous systems, 1–5%.

Aluminium Hydroxide

Aluminium hydroxide for pigment dispersion and pH buffering; potential irritation at high doses, control usage

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Decyl Glucoside

Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Benzophenone-3

Not decoded yet

Butylene Glycol

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Ceteareth-20

Not decoded yet

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Phospholipids

Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Amino acid-based mild cleanser with fine foam; water-soluble.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Ci 77492

Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.

Ci 77491

Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.

Ci 77499

Inorganic colorant manganese dioxide used in cosmetics; restricted use component subject to regulatory limits.

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