dermalogica Ultracalming Super Sensitive Shield SPF 30

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. Titanium Dioxide
2. Zinc Oxide
3. Water/Aqua
4. Cyclopentasiloxane
5. Dicaprylyl Ether
6. Butylene Glycol
7. Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
8. Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
9. Stearic Acid
10. Aluminum Hydroxide
11. Dimethicone
12. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
13. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
14. Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
15. Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
16. Oxothiazolidine
17. Citrullus Vulgaris Fruit Extract
18. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
19. Sodium Hyaluronate
20. Sodium PCA
21. Sodium Lactate
22. Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
23. Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
24. Lavandula Spica Flower Oil
25. Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
26. Lavandula Hybrida Oil
27. Sodium Dna
28. Tocopherol
29. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
30. Carbomer
31. Pentylene Glycol
32. Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
33. Bisabolol
34. Zingiber Officinale Fruit Extract
35. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
36. Silica
37. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
38. Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone
39. Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
40. PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
41. Glycerin
42. Cyclomethicone
43. Tocopheryl Acetate
44. Disodium EDTA
45. Sodium Benzoate
46. Sodium Chloride
47. Sodium Citrate
48. Butylglycerin
49. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

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

Formulation view Primary physical filters (TiO2, ZnO) combined with volatile silicones and plant soothing agents. Ideal for sensitive skin daily protection. Formulator note: high mineral filter loads can feel heavy; cyclopentasiloxane improves texture; radish root ferment filtrate requires individual tolerance assessment.

Key ingredients

UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)

Titanium Dioxide

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc Oxide

溶剂

Water/Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneDicaprylyl Ether

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Stearic AcidAluminum HydroxideDimethiconeLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractBoerhavia Diffusa Root ExtractOxothiazolidineCitrullus Vulgaris Fruit ExtractPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractSodium HyaluronateSodium PCASodium LactateLens Esculenta Fruit ExtractAscorbyl TetraisopalmitateLavandula Spica Flower OilEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilLavandula Hybrida OilSodium DnaTocopherolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCarbomerPentylene GlycolHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic AcidBisabololZingiber Officinale Fruit ExtractDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerSilicaDipotassium GlycyrrhizateTriethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl DimethiconeDimethicone/PEG-10/15 CrosspolymerPEG/PPG-18/18 DimethiconeGlycerinCyclomethiconeTocopheryl AcetateDisodium EDTASodium BenzoateSodium ChlorideSodium CitrateButylglycerinPhenoxyethanol

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Ingredients explained

Titanium Dioxide

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

Zinc Oxide

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

Water/Aqua

Water as base solvent; no irritation, requires microbial control.

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Dicaprylyl Ether

Lightweight diester solvent and emollient, non-greasy feel; common oil phase carrier; low irritation.

Butylene Glycol

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

Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

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

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant at 1–5%; for hair/cleansing, provides smoothness

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Aluminum Hydroxide

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

Dimethicone

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

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Antioxidant and soothing extract; mild abrasive properties, common in conditioning formulas

Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract

Boerhavia diffusa root extract; saponin-rich, 0.1–0.5% for skin repair, patch test, water phase

Oxothiazolidine

Not decoded yet

Citrullus Vulgaris Fruit Extract

Watermelon fruit extract, humectant and conditioner; contains sugars, high levels may invite microbial growth

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Sodium PCA

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

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract

Lentil extract; protein/sugar; low-conc conditioning, mild, no pub data

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Vitamin C ester antioxidant; more stable than ascorbic acid but still light-sensitive.

Lavandula Spica Flower Oil

Not decoded yet

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Eucalyptus leaf oil, strong essential oil; high irritation, strictly limited usage

Lavandula Hybrida Oil

Essential oil for emollience and fragrance; contains allergens like linalool, requires EU 26 labeling

Sodium Dna

Water-soluble polymer for hydration and film feel; often claimed for repair support

Tocopherol

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Pentylene Glycol

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

Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid

Bioactive marker in Evening Primrose Oil, antioxidant and soothing; used at low levels

Bisabolol

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

Zingiber Officinale Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

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.

Silica

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

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone

Reactive silane-modified silicone for compatibility; provides smooth feel, silicone-based, non-comedogenic.

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

Silicone/PEG crosspolymer for film forming and viscosity; low irritation; PEG debate at high conc

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

PEG/PPG siloxane; emulsifier/thickener; low irrit, watch PEG total conc limits

Glycerin

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

Cyclomethicone

Volatile silicone for light feel; contains D4 restricted by EU, must be <0.1% after 2026

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Butylglycerin

Not decoded yet

Phenoxyethanol

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

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