circadia Circa-Shield - Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
circadia Circadia Circa-Shield - Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 lists 35 ingredients on its label, 29 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- C14-22 Alkane
- Zinc Oxide
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Diisopropyl Adipate
- C9-12 Alkane
- Silica
- Oryza Sativa Bran Cera
- Vegetable Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Curcuma Longa Root Extract
- Saccharomyces Ferment
- Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- Triethyl Citrate
- Lauroyl Lysine
- Bis Anthracenediylidene
- Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
- Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
- Oryza Sativa Extract
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
- Linalyl Acetate
- Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
- Salvia Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Salvia Triloba Leaf Extract
- Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
- Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
- Linalool
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view Mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide in an alkane/oil matrix. Enriched with olive and jojoba oils, yeast ferment, and botanicals. Lacks conventional preservatives, relying on natural stabilizers. May feel heavier due to oil content, recommended for dry or sensitive skin requiring daily protection.
Key ingredients
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Zinc Oxide
- FRAGRANCE
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Sorbitan Olivate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Diisopropyl AdipateSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- SOLVENT
- C9-12 Alkane
- ABRASIVE
- Silica
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Vegetable Oil
Other ingredients
C14-22 AlkaneOryza Sativa Bran CeraCurcuma Longa Root ExtractSaccharomyces FermentPolyglyceryl-4 OlivateTriethoxycaprylylsilaneCoco-Caprylate/CaprateGlycine Soja OilPolyhydroxystearic AcidTriethyl CitrateLauroyl LysineBis AnthracenediylidenePolyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateOryza Sativa Germ ExtractOryza Sativa ExtractCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractVanilla Planifolia Fruit ExtractLinalyl AcetateFucus Vesiculosus ExtractSalvia Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractSalvia Triloba Leaf ExtractJasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf ExtractRosa Damascena Flower ExtractLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| C14-22 Alkane | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Zinc Oxide | ANTIMICROBIAL, BULKING, COLORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 IV/144 VI/30 VI/30a | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Olea Europaea Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Sorbitan Olivate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Diisopropyl Adipate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 3 | Green |
| C9-12 Alkane | SOLVENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE · 限制 Please consider whether entry 875 of Annex II to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 is applicable. According to entry 875, Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated middle, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen. | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oryza Sativa Bran Cera | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Vegetable Oil | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | — | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Curcuma Longa Root Extract | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Saccharomyces Ferment | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Triethoxycaprylylsilane | BINDING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coco-Caprylate/Caprate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycine Soja Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | – · 1 | Green |
| Polyhydroxystearic Acid | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Triethyl Citrate | FRAGRANCE, PLASTICISER, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, DEODORANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauroyl Lysine | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Bis Anthracenediylidene | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oryza Sativa Germ Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oryza Sativa Extract | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, BULKING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SMOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Linalyl Acetate | FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/337 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Fucus Vesiculosus Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salvia Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Salvia Triloba Leaf Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract | FRAGRANCE, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, PERFUMING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Rosa Damascena Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, TONIC · 限制 III/366 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- C14-22 Alkane
- Not decoded yet
- Zinc Oxide
- Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.
- Sorbitan Olivate
- O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.
- Diisopropyl Adipate
- Diisopropyl adipate for emollience and plasticizing; lipophilic, potential comedogenic
- C9-12 Alkane
- C9-12 alkanes; solvent and emollient. Lightweight feel, verify source and refining history.
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Oryza Sativa Bran Cera
- Not decoded yet
- Vegetable Oil
- Generic vegetable oils for hair/skin conditioning; specify oil type and oxidative stability.
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- Curcuma Longa Root Extract
- Turmeric root extract, contains curcumin, colorant/antioxidant; high doses may sensitize.
- Saccharomyces Ferment
- Yeast ferment extract with amino acids; skin conditioning agent for texture improvement, ferment filtrates may sensitize
- Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate
- Not decoded yet
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
- Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- Emulsifier and stabilizer at 1–3%; non-ionic, prone to hydrolysis.
- Triethyl Citrate
- Solvent/plasticizer at 1–10%; provides fresh feel, slight citrus scent
- Lauroyl Lysine
- Lauroyl lysine, amino-acid surfactant derivative, mild foaming; often blended to lower irritation.
- Bis Anthracenediylidene
- Not decoded yet
- Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
- Mild emulsifier for low-foam systems; suitable for sensitive skin.
- Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
- Rice germ extract with vitamin E for moisturizing and repair.
- Oryza Sativa Extract
- Physical exfoliant and absorbent powder for cleansing and texture; abrasive particles, avoid high frequency on sensitive or compromised skin
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
- Vanilla extract adds scent and soothing; acts as natural fragrance, dose carefully.
- Linalyl Acetate
- Fragrance component for floral notes; one of EU 26 allergens, limited by III/337
- Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
- Brown alga extract providing moisture, soothing, and smoothing; gentle with no known sensitization or comedogenic risk.
- Salvia Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Aromatic skin conditioning extract; contains fragrance allergens, test for sensitivity.
- Salvia Triloba Leaf Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
- Jasmine flower/leaf extract for fragrance and conditioning; contains allergenic fragrances, caution in sensitive skin
- Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
- Rose damascena extract, fragrance/tonic; contains allergens (linalool, geraniol, etc.), labeling required in EU.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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