dermaceutic Sun Ceutic

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. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
3. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
4. Zinc Oxide[Nano]
5. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
6. Propylene Glycol
7. Cyclopentasiloxane
8. Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
9. Dimethicone
10. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
11. Triethanolamine
12. Titanium Dioxide [Nano]
13. Sorbitan Stearate
14. Cyclohexasiloxane
15. Glyceryl Stearate
16. PEG-100 Stearate
17. Stearyl Alcohol
18. Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
19. Glycerin
20. Nylon-12
21. Sodium Hyaluronate
22. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
23. Hydrolyzed Algin
24. Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer
25. Silica
26. Decyl Glucoside
27. Citric Acid
28. Chlorphenesin
29. Isostearic Acid
30. Sucrose Cocoate
31. PEG-8 Laurate
32. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
33. Xanthan Gum
34. O-Cymen-5-Ol
35. Phenoxyethanol
36. Tetrasodium EDTA
37. BHT
38. Disodium EDTA
39. Potassium Sorbate
40. Ethylhexylglycerin

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEG

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoatePhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Zinc Oxide[Nano]Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl TetramethylbutylphenolTriethanolamineTitanium Dioxide [Nano]Sorbitan StearateCyclohexasiloxaneGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearateStearyl AlcoholStyrene/Acrylates CopolymerGlycerinNylon-12Sodium HyaluronateAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractHydrolyzed AlginHydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp CrosspolymerSilicaDecyl GlucosideCitric AcidChlorphenesinIsostearic AcidSucrose CocoatePEG-8 LaurateTriethoxycaprylylsilaneXanthan GumO-Cymen-5-OlPhenoxyethanolTetrasodium EDTABHTDisodium EDTAPotassium SorbateEthylhexylglycerin

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

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

Zinc Oxide[Nano]

Not decoded yet

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

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

Propylene Glycol

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

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

Dimethicone

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

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

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

Triethanolamine

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

Titanium Dioxide [Nano]

Nano white pigment and UV blocker; provides physical sun protection, watch inhalation.

Sorbitan Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; hydrophobic, requires co-emulsifiers, inert at high purity

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Glyceryl Stearate

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

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

Film former and opacifier for powder makeup; some batches contain sensitizing monomers.

Glycerin

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

Nylon-12

Not decoded yet

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins

Hydrolyzed Algin

Hydrolyzed algin, water-soluble film former; boosts moisture retention, low viscosity contribution

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer

Film former and hair conditioner complex for styling and protection; wheat protein may trigger allergies.

Silica

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

Decyl Glucoside

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

Citric Acid

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

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Isostearic Acid

Fatty acid derivative as emulsifier auxiliary and emollient; insoluble, requires homogenization, may feel slightly greasy

Sucrose Cocoate

Non-ionic surfactant, gentle emulsifier, plant-derived, low comedogenic.

PEG-8 Laurate

PEG-8 laurate, non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing aid; good solubilization, note PEGs may increase formula permeation.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Xanthan Gum

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

O-Cymen-5-Ol

Antioxidant and antimicrobial; low levels for preservation; irritating at high concentrations, restricted use.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Disodium EDTA

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

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