Boots Soltan Quick Dry Protect Lotion SPF50

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. Octocrylene
4. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
5. Butylene Glycol
6. Tridecyl salicylate
7. Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol
8. Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer
9. Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate
10. VP/Eicosene Copolymer
11. Dimethicone
12. Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
13. Tribehenin
14. Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer
15. Diethylhexyl butamido triazone
16. Phenoxyethanol
17. Decyl Glucoside
18. Potassium cetyl phosphate
19. Ethylhexyl salicylate
20. Parfum
21. Caprylyl Glycol
22. Methylparaben
23. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
24. Tocopheryl Acetate
25. Ethylparaben
26. Ethylhexylglycerin
27. Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
28. Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer
29. Glycerin
30. Tetrasodium EDTA
31. Potassium Hydroxide
32. Propylene Glycol
33. Xanthan Gum
34. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
35. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
36. Dipropylene glycol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains parabensContains essential oils

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 alkyl benzoate

LIGHT STABILIZER

OctocryleneButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneMethylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

ANTISTATIC

Tridecyl salicylate

FILM FORMING

Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer

Other ingredients

Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateVP/Eicosene CopolymerDimethiconeBis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineTribeheninAdipic Acid/Diglycol CrosspolymerDiethylhexyl butamido triazonePhenoxyethanolDecyl GlucosidePotassium cetyl phosphateEthylhexyl salicylateParfumCaprylyl GlycolMethylparabenButyrospermum Parkii ButterTocopheryl AcetateEthylparabenEthylhexylglycerinVitis Vinifera Seed OilAcrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate CrosspolymerGlycerinTetrasodium EDTAPotassium HydroxidePropylene GlycolXanthan GumSodium Ascorbyl PhosphatePanax Ginseng Root ExtractDipropylene glycol

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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.

Octocrylene

UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Tridecyl salicylate

Long-lasting emollient, low irritation; high usage or occlusive systems may be comedogenic, use caution for oily skin.

Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol

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

Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer

MMA crosspolymer for durable water-soluble film; high doses may create occlusion

Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier at 1–3%; mild, easily combined with other surfactants.

VP/Eicosene Copolymer

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

Dimethicone

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

Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine

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

Tribehenin

Waxy emollient providing slip; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidant system; good for dry skin.

Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer

Not decoded yet

Diethylhexyl butamido triazone

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Decyl Glucoside

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

Potassium cetyl phosphate

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

Ethylhexyl salicylate

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

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Ethylparaben

Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.

Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer

Acrylate crosspolymer, high-molecular film former and thickener; 0.1-0.5% for gel structure; requires neutralization to activate

Glycerin

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

Tetrasodium EDTA

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

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

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

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

Dipropylene glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG