Clarins UV Plus Multi-Protection Sunscreen

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. Eau
2. Dimethicone
3. Titanium Dioxide
4. Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
5. Isododecane
6. Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol
7. Alcohol
8. Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
9. Nylon-12
10. Aluminum hydroxide
11. Stearic Acid
12. Sodium chloride
13. PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone
14. Decyl Glucoside
15. Phenoxyethanol
16. Parfum
17. Glycerin
18. Tocopheryl Acetate
19. Disodium EDTA
20. Sodium Hyaluronate
21. Sanicula Europaea Extract
22. Butylene Glycol
23. Propylene Glycol
24. Xanthan Gum
25. Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer
26. Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
27. BHT
28. Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
29. Ribes Nigrum Bud Extract
30. Potassium Sorbate
31. Citric Acid
32. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
33. Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
34. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains alcoholContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains sulfates

Key ingredients

ANTIFOAMING

DimethiconeAlcohol

UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)

Titanium Dioxide

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateMethylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

IsododecaneAluminum hydroxide

HAIR CONDITIONING

Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Other ingredients

EauNylon-12Stearic AcidSodium chloridePEG/PPG-18/18 dimethiconeDecyl GlucosidePhenoxyethanolParfumGlycerinTocopheryl AcetateDisodium EDTASodium HyaluronateSanicula Europaea ExtractButylene GlycolPropylene GlycolXanthan GumHydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin CrosspolymerThermus Thermophillus FermentBHTLapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractRibes Nigrum Bud ExtractPotassium SorbateCitric AcidCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCucumis Melo Fruit ExtractSodium Lauryl Sulfate

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Ingredients explained

Eau

Not decoded yet

Dimethicone

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

Titanium Dioxide

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

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate

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

Isododecane

Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.

Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol

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

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Water-soluble silicone conditioning agent providing smooth, non-greasy feel; suitable for both hair and skin

Nylon-12

Not decoded yet

Aluminum hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Sodium chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone

PEG/PPG siloxane; emulsifier/thickener; low irrit, watch PEG total conc limits

Decyl Glucoside

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Parfum

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

Glycerin

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Sanicula Europaea Extract

Not decoded yet

Butylene Glycol

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

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

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer

Not decoded yet

Thermus Thermophillus Ferment

Probiotic ferment with humectant properties; use as a low-level skin conditioning agent

BHT

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

Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Lapsana communis extract. Soothing conditioning. Follow manufacturer data for concentration.

Ribes Nigrum Bud Extract

Blackcurrant bud extract for conditioning and scent; preserve well, use minimally to limit allergy risk.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Citric Acid

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract

Melon fruit extract rich in antioxidants and polysaccharides for soothing and hydration; natural, may contain allergens, test for sensitization.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Strong anionic surfactant, high foam; high irritation risk, avoid in sensitive formulas.