cetaphil Sun Spf50+Light Gel

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. Alcohol
4. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
5. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
6. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
7. Dibutyl Adipate
8. Titanium Dioxide
9. Dimethicone
10. Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
11. Cyclodextrin
12. Ethylhexyl Triazone
13. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
14. Tocopherol
15. Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
16. Silica
17. Decyl Glucoside
18. Triethanolamine
19. Xanthan
20. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
21. Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
22. Lauryl Glucoside
23. Butylated Hydroxytoluene
24. Propylene Glycol

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains siliconesContains PEG

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

ANTIFOAMING

Alcohol

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

HAIR CONDITIONING

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dibutyl Adipate

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

Titanium Dioxide

Other ingredients

DimethiconeVp/Eicosene CopolymerCyclodextrinEthylhexyl TriazoneMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl TetramethylbutylphenolTocopherolPolyglyceryl-2 DipolyhydroxystearateSilicaDecyl GlucosideTriethanolamineXanthanAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerTrisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateLauryl GlucosideButylated HydroxytoluenePropylene Glycol

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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%.

Alcohol

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

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

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

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

Dibutyl Adipate

Light ester, solvent and emollient, fresh feel and volatility, non-comedogenic.

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

Vp/Eicosene Copolymer

Water-soluble film former and thickener; no known irritancy or comedogenic issues.

Cyclodextrin

Cyclodextrin; used as a stabilizer or solubilizer to improve solubility of active ingredients and fragrances

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

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

Tocopherol

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

Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Plant-derived emulsifier, mild feel; for O/W systems, combine with co-emulsifiers

Silica

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

Decyl Glucoside

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

Triethanolamine

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

Xanthan

Xanthan gum natural thickener and rheology modifier; effective at low levels, clumps with cationic surfactants.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Mild chelator replacing EDTA; water-soluble, very low irritation, stabilizes metal ions

Lauryl Glucoside

Mild nonionic surfactant for cleansing; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin

Butylated Hydroxytoluene

BHT synthetic antioxidant for lipid stability; check EU labeling limits and sensitivity issues.

Propylene Glycol

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

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