uvsmart Sunscreen Gel SPF 40+

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. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
2. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
3. Aqua
4. Decyl Glucoside
5. Propylene Glycol
6. Xanthan Gum
7. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
8. Ethylhexyl Triazone
9. Bisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
10. Demineralized Water
11. Cyclopentasiloxane
12. Cetearyl Alcohol
13. Dicetyl Phosphate
14. Ceteth-10 Phosphate
15. Isopropyl Myristate
16. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
17. Glyceryl Monostearate Se
18. Cyclopentasiloxane
19. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
20. Caprylhydroxamic Acid
21. Phenoxyethanol
22. Methylpropanediol
23. Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
24. Triethanol Amine
25. Titanium Dioxide
26. Propanediol
27. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
28. Tocopherol Acetate
29. Carbomer
30. Niacinamide
31. Butylated Hydroxytoluene
32. Disodium EDTA
33. Sodium Citrate
34. Xanthan Gum
35. Citric Acid

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains alcohol

Key ingredients

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl TetramethylbutylphenolDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexyl Triazone

SOLVENT

Aqua

CLEANSING

Decyl Glucoside

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

BINDING

Xanthan Gum

Other ingredients

Bisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineDemineralized WaterCyclopentasiloxaneCetearyl AlcoholDicetyl PhosphateCeteth-10 PhosphateIsopropyl MyristateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlyceryl Monostearate SeCyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone CrosspolymerCaprylhydroxamic AcidPhenoxyethanolMethylpropanediolVp/Eicosene CopolymerTriethanol AmineTitanium DioxidePropanediolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerTocopherol AcetateCarbomerNiacinamideButylated HydroxytolueneDisodium EDTASodium CitrateXanthan GumCitric Acid

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Ingredients explained

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

UV stabilizer (UV-326/328) preventing photo-degradation of formulas; has EU concentration limit, used in sunscreens.

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Decyl Glucoside

Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Xanthan Gum

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

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

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

Ethylhexyl Triazone

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

Bisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

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

Demineralized Water

Not decoded yet

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Dicetyl Phosphate

Emulsifier and auxiliary surfactant for stable lotions; used at low levels in creams.

Ceteth-10 Phosphate

Sodium/salt of ceteth-10 phosphate, gentle surfactant/emulsifier for rinse-off products; test compatibility with cationics.

Isopropyl Myristate

Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Glyceryl Monostearate Se

Not decoded yet

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels

Phenoxyethanol

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

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Vp/Eicosene Copolymer

Water-soluble film former and thickener; no known irritancy or comedogenic issues.

Triethanol Amine

Not decoded yet

Titanium Dioxide

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

Propanediol

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Tocopherol Acetate

Tocopherol acetate antioxidant at 0.1–0.5%; oxidizes in biphasic systems, pair with BHT or nitrogen

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Niacinamide

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

Butylated Hydroxytoluene

BHT synthetic antioxidant for lipid stability; check EU labeling limits and sensitivity issues.

Disodium EDTA

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

Sodium Citrate

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

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