tocobo Bio Watery Sun Cream

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. Dibutyl Adipate
3. Propanediol
4. Ethylhexyl Triazone
5. Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
6. Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
7. Niacinamide
8. Tromethamine
9. Cetearyl Alcohol
10. 1,2-Hexanediol
11. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
12. Pentylene Glycol
13. Polysilicone-15
14. Vigna Radiata Seed Extract
15. Gossypium Herbaceum Extract
16. Sophora Flavescens Root Extract
17. Rheum Palmatum Root/Stalk Extract
18. Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
19. Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
20. Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
21. Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
22. Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
23. Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
24. Sodium Hyaluronate
25. Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
26. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
27. Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
28. Glyceryl Stearate
29. Bisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
30. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
31. Glycerin
32. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
33. Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
34. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
35. Ethylhexylglycerin
36. Adenosine
37. Butylene Glycol
38. Tocopherol
39. Fragrance

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dibutyl Adipate

SOLVENT

Propanediol

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl TriazoneTerephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

BUFFERING

Tromethamine

Other ingredients

Cetearyl Alcohol1,2-HexanediolDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoatePentylene GlycolPolysilicone-15Vigna Radiata Seed ExtractGossypium Herbaceum ExtractSophora Flavescens Root ExtractRheum Palmatum Root/Stalk ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractPhellodendron Amurense Bark ExtractOenothera Biennis Flower ExtractUlmus Davidiana Root ExtractPinus Palustris Leaf ExtractPueraria Lobata Root ExtractSodium HyaluronateGossypium Herbaceum Seed OilPolymethylsilsesquioxaneSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateGlyceryl StearateBisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazinePotassium Cetyl PhosphateGlycerinGlyceryl Stearate CitrateInulin Lauryl CarbamateAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerEthylhexylglycerinAdenosineButylene GlycolTocopherolFragrance

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Dibutyl Adipate

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

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Ethylhexyl Triazone

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

Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid

UV absorber and light stabilizer; EU regulated, check max levels and formulation stability

Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate

Polyglyceryl-3 distearate; natural-origin emulsifier; mild, suitable for sensitive skin, oil phase stable.

Niacinamide

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

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Polysilicone-15

Not decoded yet

Vigna Radiata Seed Extract

Seed extract with proteins and polyphenols for hydration and conditioning.

Gossypium Herbaceum Extract

Botanical extract known for soothing and moisturizing benefits, suitable for sensitive skin.

Sophora Flavescens Root Extract

Sophora root extract containing matrine, used for oil control and antimicrobial benefits.

Rheum Palmatum Root/Stalk Extract

Rheum palmatum root/stalk extract, contains anthraquinones, astringent and soothing; long-term high-concentration use risks staining and irritation, use with caution

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.

Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract

Amur cork tree bark, alkaloid rich; mild irritant, control dosage, avoid strong acids.

Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract

Evening primrose flower extract acting as an astringent; generally safe at standard formulation levels.

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract

Plant extract for basic skin conditioning; low usage, ensure raw material consistency

Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract

Longleaf pine needle extract for toning; contains essential oils, allergen risk for sensitive skin.

Pueraria Lobata Root Extract

Kudzu root extract as humectant; contains isoflavones, limit dose due to endocrine activity.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil

Plant seed oil for skin conditioning; rich in fatty acids, prone to oxidation, requires antioxidants.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

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

Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate for emulsion stabilization and thickening; ionic polymer, check ion compatibility.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Bisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Chemical UV filter for UVB protection; verify compatibility and stability with other UV filters in the formula.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

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

Glycerin

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

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Emulsifying stabilizer and emollient at 2–5%; provides creamy texture, check compatibility with anionic surfactants

Inulin Lauryl Carbamate

Modified inulin surfactant, mild emulsification/cleansing; prebiotic, reduced irritation

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Butylene Glycol

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

Tocopherol

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

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