innisfree UV Active Poreless Sunscreen SPF50+ 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. Water
2. Zinc Oxide
3. Cyclohexasiloxane
4. Caprylyl Methicone
5. Butyloctyl Salicylate
6. Propylheptyl Caprylate
7. Butylene Glycol
8. Trimethylsiloxysilicate
9. Methyl Trimethicone
10. Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
11. Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
12. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
13. Disteardimonium Hectorite
14. Magnesium Sulfate
15. Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
16. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
17. Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
18. Dimethiconol
19. Trisiloxane
20. 1,2-Hexanediol
21. Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
22. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
23. Silica
24. Titanium Dioxide
25. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
26. Caprylyl Glycol
27. Glyceryl Caprylate
28. Iron Oxide Yellow
29. Ethylhexylglycerin
30. Sodium Hyaluronate
31. Iron Oxide Red
32. Iron Oxide Black
33. Tocopherol
34. Hydroxystearic Acid
35. Glycerin
36. Aronia Arbutifolia Extract
37. Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
38. Lactobacillus Ferment
39. Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
40. Stellaria Media Extract
41. Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains mineral oilContains essential oils

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc Oxide

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclohexasiloxanePropylheptyl Caprylate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Caprylyl Methicone

HAIR CONDITIONING

Butyloctyl Salicylate

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

ANTIFOAMING

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Other ingredients

Methyl TrimethiconePolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeSodium Potassium Aluminum SilicateDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDisteardimonium HectoriteMagnesium SulfateLauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeTriethoxycaprylylsilanePolyglyceryl-2 DipolyhydroxystearateDimethiconolTrisiloxane1,2-HexanediolMethyl Methacrylate CrosspolymerPolymethylsilsesquioxaneSilicaTitanium DioxideDicaprylyl CarbonateCaprylyl GlycolGlyceryl CaprylateIron Oxide YellowEthylhexylglycerinSodium HyaluronateIron Oxide RedIron Oxide BlackTocopherolHydroxystearic AcidGlycerinAronia Arbutifolia ExtractCitrus Unshiu Peel ExtractLactobacillus FermentNelumbium Speciosum Flower ExtractStellaria Media ExtractChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Zinc Oxide

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Caprylyl Methicone

Volatile silicone, fresh feel, does not absorb oil, used in foundations and cushions.

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Oil-soluble exfoliating emollient; avoid for aspirin-sensitive users and high-concentration leave-on products

Propylheptyl Caprylate

Light ester for smooth, non-volatile feel; non-comedogenic and low irritation

Butylene Glycol

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

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Silicate powder, oil-absorbing emollient; insoluble, high levels feel powdery.

Methyl Trimethicone

Methyl trimethicone, light volatile silicone; non-comedogenic, good powder compatibility.

Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Water-soluble silicone conditioning agent providing smooth, non-greasy feel; suitable for both hair and skin

Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate

Powder bulker for matte finish. Potential comedogenic, limit usage in acne-prone formulations.

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.

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.

Magnesium Sulfate

Bulk agent at 0.1–1%; highly water-soluble, avoid high local concentration.

Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Silicone-modified surfactant providing conditioning and cleansing benefits; used in hair care with low irritancy.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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

Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate

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

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Trisiloxane

Used as anti-foaming and lubricant; provides silkiness, used at low levels.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

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

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Silica

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

Titanium Dioxide

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

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Glyceryl Caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Iron Oxide Yellow

Inorganic yellow pigment for product coloration; functions as a physical cover agent.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Iron Oxide Red

Inorganic red pigment; restricted from use as a propellant in aerosols by regulation.

Iron Oxide Black

Black iron oxide; inorganic colorant for cosmetics; stable, non-irritating; common in lipsticks and eyeshadows.

Tocopherol

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

Hydroxystearic Acid

羟基硬脂酸，多元醇型乳化剂，可增强乳化稳定性，具一定保湿与成膜性

Glycerin

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

Aronia Arbutifolia Extract

Not decoded yet

Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract

Citrus peel extract providing fragrance

Lactobacillus Ferment

Probiotic ferment filtrate for conditioning; complex mix, check allergens and preservative residues

Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract

Lotus flower extract containing magnolol, skin conditioner; botanical, low concentration use

Stellaria Media Extract

Not decoded yet

Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract

Plant leaf extract containing essential oils for skin conditioning and soothing; dilute concentrated extracts to avoid irritation.

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