dr-davey Dr. Davey SPF 60
dr-davey Dr. Davey SPF 60 lists 38 ingredients on its label, 33 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.
- Aqua
- Benzophenone - 3
- Coco-Glucoside
- Mexoryl SX
- Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
- Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
- Octocrylene
- Ethylhexyl Benzoate
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- Butyloctyl Salicylate
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Diisopropyl Adipate
- Phenethyl Benzoate
- Polymethyl Methacrylate
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Glycerin
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
- Dimethicone
- Triethanolamine
- Xanthan Gum
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Disodium EDTA
- Ceteth-10 Phosphate
- Ascorbic Acid
- Dicetyl Phosphate
- Paraffin
- PEG - 8 Dimethicone
- Silica
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Octyldodecanol
- Sodium Propoxyhydroxypropyl Thiosulfate Silica
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Methylparaben
- Propylparaben
- Parfum
- Linalool
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains siliconesContains PEGContains mineral oilContains parabensContains EU-26 allergens
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Coco-Glucoside
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic AcidTerephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic AcidOctocryleneButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Butyloctyl Salicylate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl Alcohol
Other ingredients
Benzophenone - 3Mexoryl SXEthylhexyl BenzoateDiisopropyl AdipatePhenethyl BenzoatePolymethyl MethacrylateCaprylyl GlycolGlycerinPolymethylsilsesquioxaneVp/Eicosene CopolymerDimethiconeTriethanolamineXanthan GumAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerDisodium EDTACeteth-10 PhosphateAscorbic AcidDicetyl PhosphateParaffinPEG - 8 DimethiconeSilicaRetinyl PalmitateOctyldodecanolSodium Propoxyhydroxypropyl Thiosulfate SilicaTocopheryl AcetatePhenoxyethanolMethylparabenPropylparabenParfumLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Benzophenone - 3 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Coco-Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mexoryl SX | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/7 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/7 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Octocrylene | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/10 | 1 · 2 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexyl Benzoate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/8 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Butyloctyl Salicylate | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 1 · – | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diisopropyl Adipate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Phenethyl Benzoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polymethyl Methacrylate | FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polymethylsilsesquioxane | OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Vp/Eicosene Copolymer | BINDING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceteth-10 Phosphate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Ascorbic Acid | ANTIOXIDANT, BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Dicetyl Phosphate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Paraffin | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG - 8 Dimethicone | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Retinyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/376 | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Octyldodecanol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Propoxyhydroxypropyl Thiosulfate Silica | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Benzophenone - 3
- Not decoded yet
- Coco-Glucoside
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products
- Mexoryl SX
- Not decoded yet
- Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
- UV absorber and light stabilizer; EU regulated, check max levels and formulation stability
- Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
- UV absorber and light stabilizer; EU regulated, check max levels and formulation stability
- Octocrylene
- UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.
- Ethylhexyl Benzoate
- Not decoded yet
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.
- Butyloctyl Salicylate
- Oil-soluble exfoliating emollient; avoid for aspirin-sensitive users and high-concentration leave-on products
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Diisopropyl Adipate
- Diisopropyl adipate for emollience and plasticizing; lipophilic, potential comedogenic
- Phenethyl Benzoate
- Gentle preservative alternative to parabens with mild fragrance; low irritancy, but possesses minor allergic potential.
- Polymethyl Methacrylate
- PMMA for thickening, suspension, and film; micro-size powder carrier, very low irritation
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.
- Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
- Water-soluble film former and thickener; no known irritancy or comedogenic issues.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Ceteth-10 Phosphate
- Sodium/salt of ceteth-10 phosphate, gentle surfactant/emulsifier for rinse-off products; test compatibility with cationics.
- 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.
- Dicetyl Phosphate
- Emulsifier and auxiliary surfactant for stable lotions; used at low levels in creams.
- Paraffin
- Paraffin wax for occlusion/viscosity control; inert/safe, may affect breathability
- PEG - 8 Dimethicone
- Not decoded yet
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.
- Octyldodecanol
- Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.
- Sodium Propoxyhydroxypropyl Thiosulfate Silica
- Not decoded yet
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Propylparaben
- Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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