ponds Pond's Clarant B3 30 FPS

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 Salicylate
3. Cyclopentasiloxane
4. Niacinamide
5. Glycerin
6. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
7. Octocrylene
8. Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
9. Glycol Stearate
10. Stearic Acid
11. PEG-10 Stearate
12. Titanium Dioxide
13. Carbomer
14. Potassium Hydroxide
15. Acrylates Crosspolymer
16. Dimethicone
17. Glyceryl Stearate
18. Phenoxyethanol
19. Cetyl Alcohol
20. Parfum
21. Sodium Hydroxide
22. Methylparaben
23. Propylparaben
24. Disodium EDTA
25. BHT
26. Pyridoxine Hcl
27. Aluminum Hydroxide
28. Stearamide Amp
29. Hydroxystearic Acid
30. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
31. Tocopheryl Acetate
32. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
33. Benzyl Benzoate
34. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
35. Citral
36. Citronellol
37. Geraniol
38. Hexyl Cinnamal
39. Limonene
40. Linalool

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains parabensContains essential oils

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl SalicylateButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneOctocrylenePhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

Glycol StearateStearic AcidPEG-10 StearateTitanium DioxideCarbomerPotassium HydroxideAcrylates CrosspolymerDimethiconeGlyceryl StearatePhenoxyethanolCetyl AlcoholParfumSodium HydroxideMethylparabenPropylparabenDisodium EDTABHTPyridoxine HclAluminum HydroxideStearamide AmpHydroxystearic AcidSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateTocopheryl AcetateAlpha-Isomethyl IononeBenzyl BenzoateButylphenyl MethylpropionalCitralCitronellolGeraniolHexyl CinnamalLimoneneLinalool

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Glycerin

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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

Octocrylene

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

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

UV absorber and light stabilizer; compliant use required, common in sunscreens

Glycol Stearate

Glycol stearate emulsifier and thickener; improves texture and feel, generally well-tolerated.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

PEG-10 Stearate

Not decoded yet

Titanium Dioxide

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Acrylates Crosspolymer

Acrylates crosspolymer; absorbent and suspending agent

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Phenoxyethanol

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

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Parfum

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Methylparaben

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

Propylparaben

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

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.

Pyridoxine Hcl

Vitamin B6 HCl; trace skin/hair conditioning/antiox; very mild, high-conc pigmentation debate

Aluminum Hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.

Stearamide Amp

Fatty amine surfactant for foam boost and viscosity; may sensitize, use caution in sensitive skin

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

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Benzyl Benzoate

Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

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

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