heliocare Advanced Cream Spf 50

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. Cyclopentasiloxane
4. Octocrylene
5. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
6. Titanium Dioxide
7. 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor
8. Hexylene Glycol
9. PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
10. Zinc Oxide
11. Alcohol Denat
12. Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
13. C30-45 Alkyl Methicone
14. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
15. Isohexadecane
16. Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract
17. PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
18. Alumina
19. Sodium Chloride
20. Stearalkonium Hectorite
21. Cetyl Dimethicone
22. Camellia Sinensis Extract
23. Simethicone
24. Methylparaben
25. Xanthan Gum
26. Propylene Carbonate
27. Sodium Lactate
28. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
29. Propylparaben
30. Parfum
31. Disodium EDTA
32. BHT
33. Linalool
34. Limonene
35. Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains alcoholContains mineral oilContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateOctocrylene4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Titanium Dioxide

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Hexylene Glycol

Other ingredients

PEG-30 DipolyhydroxystearateZinc OxideAlcohol DenatAluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateC30-45 Alkyl MethiconeCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeIsohexadecanePolypodium Leucotomos Leaf ExtractPPG-15 Stearyl EtherAluminaSodium ChlorideStearalkonium HectoriteCetyl DimethiconeCamellia Sinensis ExtractSimethiconeMethylparabenXanthan GumPropylene CarbonateSodium LactateDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPropylparabenParfumDisodium EDTABHTLinaloolLimoneneTriethoxycaprylylsilane

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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%.

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Octocrylene

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Titanium Dioxide

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

4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor

UVB filter, requires combination with UVA filters; provides photostability, usage limit by regulation.

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate

W/O emulsifier for fatty acids; contains PEG, verify preservative compatibility.

Zinc Oxide

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

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Modified starch absorbent at 1–10%; for powder products, oil-absorbing without heavy feel

C30-45 Alkyl Methicone

C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone; high-viscosity silicone providing intense occlusion and slip. Used in premium skincare and base makeup.

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant, smooth and mild; regulates rheology and adds antistatic benefits

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

PPG-15 Stearyl Ether

PPG-15 stearyl ether emollient, improves spreadability; low-molecular PPG, slippery feel.

Alumina

Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Stearalkonium Hectorite

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

Cetyl Dimethicone

Silicone emulsifier/conditioner; excellent slip, hydrophobic, non-comedogenic.

Camellia Sinensis Extract

Green tea extract, polyphenols, antioxidant, soothing, low comedogenic.

Simethicone

Silicone antifoam and conditioner; non-allergenic, smooth feel

Methylparaben

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Propylene Carbonate

Inert solvent and viscosity modifier; often used as penetration enhancer, mild at low levels

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

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.

Propylparaben

Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.

Parfum

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

Disodium EDTA

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

BHT

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

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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

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