equilibria Ultra Protective Suncream

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. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
7. Cyclopentasiloxane
8. Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate
9. Ethylhexyl Triazone
10. Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
11. Triethanolamine
12. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
13. Dimethicone
14. Polymethyl Methacrylate
15. Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer
16. Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer
17. Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
18. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
19. Panthenol
20. Tocopherol
21. Phenoxyethanol
22. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
23. Tetrasodium EDTA
24. Xanthan Gum
25. Ethylhexylglycerin

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dibutyl AdipateCyclopentasiloxane

LIGHT STABILIZER

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexyl Triazone

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

HAIR CONDITIONING

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Other ingredients

Disodium Cetearyl SulfosuccinatePhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidTriethanolamineCoco-Caprylate/CaprateDimethiconePolymethyl MethacrylateAcrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate CopolymerHydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate CopolymerLaminaria Ochroleuca ExtractButyrospermum Parkii ButterPanthenolTocopherolPhenoxyethanolPotassium Cetyl PhosphateTetrasodium EDTAXanthan GumEthylhexylglycerin

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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.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate

Not decoded yet

Ethylhexyl Triazone

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

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

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

Triethanolamine

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

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Dimethicone

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

Polymethyl Methacrylate

PMMA for thickening, suspension, and film; micro-size powder carrier, very low irritation

Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer

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

Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer

Not decoded yet

Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract

Brown algae extract for hydration and film-forming; high loads may affect clarity.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Tocopherol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

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

Tetrasodium EDTA

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

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

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