collistar Active Protection Sun Cream SPF 50

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. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
3. Dibutyl Adipate
4. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
5. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
6. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
7. Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
8. Ethylhexyl Triazone
9. Triethanolamine
10. Distarch Phosphate
11. Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
12. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
13. Coco-Caprylate
14. Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
15. Phenoxyethanol
16. Glycerin
17. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
18. Caprylyl Glycol
19. Hydroxyacetophenone
20. Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer
21. Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
22. Xanthan Gum
23. Ethylhexylglycerin
24. Tocopheryl Acetate
25. Zea Mays Oil
26. Lecithin
27. Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
28. Citric Acid
29. Carnosine
30. Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
31. Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
32. Tocopherol
33. Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder
34. Ascorbyl Palmitate
35. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
36. Mannitol
37. Xanthophyll
38. Diatomaceous Earth
39. Biosaccharide Gum-2
40. Zinc Sulfate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains essential oilsContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dibutyl Adipate

LIGHT STABILIZER

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexyl SalicylatePhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidEthylhexyl Triazone

HAIR CONDITIONING

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Other ingredients

TriethanolamineDistarch PhosphateDiethylhexyl Butamido TriazonePotassium Cetyl PhosphateCoco-CaprylatePolyglyceryl-3 CocoatePhenoxyethanolGlycerinPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Caprylyl GlycolHydroxyacetophenoneAcrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate CopolymerOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem ExtractXanthan GumEthylhexylglycerinTocopheryl AcetateZea Mays OilLecithinTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateCitric AcidCarnosineCitrus Unshiu Peel ExtractCarthamus Tinctorius Seed OilTocopherolLithothamnion Calcareum PowderAscorbyl PalmitateCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractMannitolXanthophyllDiatomaceous EarthBiosaccharide Gum-2Zinc Sulfate

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Dibutyl Adipate

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

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

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

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

UV absorber and light stabilizer; compliant use required, common in sunscreens

Ethylhexyl Triazone

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

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Distarch Phosphate

Crosslinked starch phosphate; absorbent/anticaking, may feel dry at high levels

Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone

Tinosorb S UV filter for UVA; low skin irritancy, photostable, use in sun care formulations.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

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

Coco-Caprylate

Coconut/caprylate ester for light emollient finish; balance with humectants.

Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate

Non-ionic emulsifier from coconut fatty acids, gentle, used in O/W or W/O systems at 1-5%, requires pH adjustment.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Glycerin

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

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer

Gelling thickener; often used in pre-emulsion water phase, can chelate fragrances

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract

Prickly pear extract; traditional humectant/soother; no published irritant/comedogenic data

Xanthan Gum

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Zea Mays Oil

Corn oil; light emollient and stabilizer. Low comedogenic rating (1). Use at 2-5% as carrier.

Lecithin

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

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals

Citric Acid

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

Carnosine

Dipeptide skin conditioner with antioxidant and buffering properties; used in synergy with other actives.

Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract

Citrus peel extract providing fragrance

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Natural seed oil rich in linoleic acid; moisturizing, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants

Tocopherol

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

Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder

Not decoded yet

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.

Mannitol

Polyol humectant with binding/skin conditioning properties; high levels may cause osmotic irritation

Xanthophyll

Carotenoid pigment for coloring; light-sensitive, store protected from light, may discolor at high levels

Diatomaceous Earth

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

Biosaccharide Gum-2

Not decoded yet

Zinc Sulfate

Antimicrobial and astringent, restricted in oral care; <1% topical, metallic taste, avoid mixing with amino acids

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