Max Factor max factor miracle prep beauty protect primer spf30 pa

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/Water/Eau
2. Alcohol
3. Glycerin
4. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
5. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
6. Diisopropyl Sebacate
7. Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
8. Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
9. Octocrylene
10. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
11. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
12. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
13. Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
14. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
15. Ascorbic Acid
16. Ascorbyl Glucoside
17. Ascorbyl Palmitate
18. BHT
19. Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract
20. Butylene Glycol
21. Cetyl Alcohol
22. Citric Acid
23. Decyl Glucoside
24. Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
25. Disodium EDTA
26. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
27. Glucose
28. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
29. Lactic Acid
30. Mica
31. Palmitic Acid
32. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
33. PEG-8
34. Propylene Glycol
35. Sodium Hydroxide
36. Stearic Acid
37. Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
38. Tin Oxide
39. Tocopherol
40. Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters
41. Xanthan Gum
42. Chlorphenesin
43. Phenoxyethanol
44. Potassium Sorbate
45. Sodium Benzoate
46. Red No. 4 Ci 14700
47. Iron Oxides
48. Titanium Dioxide

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains PEG

Formulation view Aqueous base with multiple UV filters like Tinosorb S and avobenzone. Contains niacinamide derivatives and licorice extract, with methyl methacrylate crosspolymer for rheology. Suitable for mixed skin needing daily protection and light makeup. Factory observation: The multi-component sun protection system demands high photostability, requiring precise balance of alcohol solvents and crosspolymer to optimize SPF, smooth texture, and makeup adhesion without pilling.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

ANTIFOAMING

Alcohol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneDiethylhexyl Butamido Triazone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Diisopropyl Sebacate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Other ingredients

OctocryleneBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl TetramethylbutylphenolPotassium Cetyl PhosphateMethyl Methacrylate CrosspolymerAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerAscorbic AcidAscorbyl GlucosideAscorbyl PalmitateBHTBuddleja Officinalis Flower ExtractButylene GlycolCetyl AlcoholCitric AcidDecyl GlucosideDimethylmethoxy ChromanolDisodium EDTAGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractGlucoseGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractLactic AcidMicaPalmitic AcidPanax Ginseng Root ExtractPEG-8Propylene GlycolSodium HydroxideStearic AcidSynthetic FluorphlogopiteTin OxideTocopherolTribehenin PEG-20 EstersXanthan GumChlorphenesinPhenoxyethanolPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateRed No. 4 Ci 14700Iron OxidesTitanium Dioxide

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.

Alcohol

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

Glycerin

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

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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

Diisopropyl Sebacate

Low-viscosity, high-flash-point ester; excellent spreadability, non-greasy feel

Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Amino acid surfactant; mild cleansing agent with conditioning benefits for hair and skin.

Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone

Tinosorb S UV filter for UVA; low skin irritancy, photostable, use in sun care formulations.

Octocrylene

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

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

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

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

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

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

MMA crosspolymer for durable water-soluble film; high doses may create occlusion

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

BHT

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

Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract

Buddleja extract, UV-filtering; data limited, sensitization caution, pregnancy

Butylene Glycol

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

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Decyl Glucoside

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

Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol

Ergothioneine analog antioxidant; stabilizes formula, protect from light.

Disodium EDTA

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

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Antioxidant and microcirculation modifier rich in flavonoids; requires stability testing to prevent oxidation

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

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

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

Propylene Glycol

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Mica filler at 1-10%; luster/thickening, inert, verify mineral purity, no public comedogenic data.

Tin Oxide

Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.

Tocopherol

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

Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters

Non-ionic emulsifier and conditioner with cleansing properties; contains PEG derivative, check compatibility

Xanthan Gum

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

Chlorphenesin

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Red No. 4 Ci 14700

Synthetic red dye; check pH sensitivity and regulatory limits.

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

Related products in this category

• Uriage Uriage uriage age absolu blur redensifying eye balm
• Uriage Uriage uriage age absolu redensifying sleeping mask
• Tula Tula tula 24 7 ultra hydration triple hydra tm complex day night serum
• Tula Tula tula 24 7 power swipe tm hydrating day night treatment eye balm
• Tula Tula tula 24 7 moisture intense
• Tula Tula tula 24 7 moisture hydrating day cream with spf