effectha Light Tinted Sunscreen SPF50+

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. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
4. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
5. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
6. Glycerin
7. Glyceryl Stearate
8. Ceteareth-20
9. Ceteareth-12
10. Cetearyl Alcohol
11. Cetyl Palmitate
12. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
13. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
14. Diatomaceous Earth
15. Chlorella Vulgaris Powder
16. Laminaria Digitata Extract
17. Zinc Oxide
18. Sodium PCA
19. Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
20. Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
21. Sodium Hyaluronate
22. Bisabolol
23. Panthenol
24. Cyclopentasiloxane
25. Dimethiconol
26. Tocopheryl Acetate
27. PEG-100 Stearate
28. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
29. Isononyl Isononanoate
30. Dimethicone
31. Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
32. Lecithin
33. Phenoxyethanol
34. Ethylhexylglycerin
35. Xanthan Gum
36. Tetrasodium EDTA
37. Polyhydroxystearic Acid
38. Talc
39. Iron Oxides (Ci 77499
40. Ci 77491
41. Ci 77492)

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

HAIR CONDITIONING

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glyceryl StearateCetearyl Alcohol

Other ingredients

Ceteareth-20Ceteareth-12Cetyl PalmitateCaprylic/Capric TriglyceridePotassium Cetyl PhosphateDiatomaceous EarthChlorella Vulgaris PowderLaminaria Digitata ExtractZinc OxideSodium PCAHydrolyzed Corn StarchBeta Vulgaris Root ExtractSodium HyaluronateBisabololPanthenolCyclopentasiloxaneDimethiconolTocopheryl AcetatePEG-100 StearateCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractIsononyl IsononanoateDimethiconeSodium Acrylates CopolymerLecithinPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinXanthan GumTetrasodium EDTAPolyhydroxystearic AcidTalcIron Oxides (Ci 77499Ci 77491Ci 77492)

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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%.

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.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Glycerin

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Ceteareth-20

Not decoded yet

Ceteareth-12

Not decoded yet

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Cetyl Palmitate

Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Diatomaceous Earth

Diatomaceous earth for oil absorption/opacification at 1–5%; high surface area, handle dust carefully.

Chlorella Vulgaris Powder

Not decoded yet

Laminaria Digitata Extract

Seaweed extract for skin protection; moderate concentration to avoid osmotic irritation.

Zinc Oxide

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

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Hydrolyzed Corn Starch

Hygroscopic starch for humidity control/filming; needs preservative, low comedogenicity.

Beta Vulgaris Root Extract

Plant root extract used as a skin conditioning agent to improve skin texture and barrier function.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Dimethiconol

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Isononyl Isononanoate

Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions

Dimethicone

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

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer

Water-soluble film former for styling and thickening; check residual acryloyl chloride for sensitive skin.

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Emulsifier and stabilizer at 1–3%; non-ionic, prone to hydrolysis.

Talc

Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.

Iron Oxides (Ci 77499

Not decoded yet

Ci 77491

Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.

Ci 77492)

Not decoded yet

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