AVEDA Daily Light Guard

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. Titanium Dioxide 6.3%
2. Zinc Oxide 4.1% Water\Aqua\Eau
3. Dimethicone
4. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
5. Butyloctyl salicylate
6. Coco-caprylate/Caprate
7. Propanediol
8. Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
9. Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
10. Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil
11. Trimethylsiloxysilicate
12. Silica
13. Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic acid Copolymer
14. Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
15. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
16. Tocopherol
17. Caffeine
18. Punica Granatum Extract
19. Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
20. Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
21. Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
22. Oryzanol
23. Ascorbyl Palmitate
24. Hydroxyapatite
25. Dimethicone silylate
26. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
27. Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3
28. Dimethicone/polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
29. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone
30. Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
31. Caprylyl Glycol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains PEG

Key ingredients

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dicaprylyl CarbonateCoco-caprylate/CaprateDipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate

HAIR CONDITIONING

Butyloctyl salicylate

SOLVENT

Propanediol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate

皮肤调理剂

Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil

Other ingredients

Titanium Dioxide 6.3%Zinc Oxide 4.1% Water\Aqua\EauTrimethylsiloxysilicateSilicaHydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic acid CopolymerRosmarinus Officinalis ExtractHelianthus Annuus Seed OilTocopherolCaffeinePunica Granatum ExtractPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractZingiber Officinale Root ExtractVanilla Planifolia Fruit ExtractOryzanolAscorbyl PalmitateHydroxyapatiteDimethicone silylateTriethoxycaprylylsilaneDimethicone Crosspolymer-3Dimethicone/polyglycerin-3 CrosspolymerCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethiconeLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeCaprylyl Glycol

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Ingredients explained

Titanium Dioxide 6.3%

Not decoded yet

Zinc Oxide 4.1% Water\Aqua\Eau

Not decoded yet

Dimethicone

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

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Butyloctyl salicylate

Oil-soluble exfoliating emollient; avoid for aspirin-sensitive users and high-concentration leave-on products

Coco-caprylate/Caprate

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

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate

Waxy emollient for feel enhancement; increases viscosity at high levels.

Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate

Composite emulsifier for stable O/W systems, provides mild cleansing.

Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil

Kukui nut oil rich in oleic and linoleic acids; provides moisture and conditioning, no clear comedogenic data.

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Silicate powder, oil-absorbing emollient; insoluble, high levels feel powdery.

Silica

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

Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic acid Copolymer

Emollient and emulsifier copolymer derived from castor oil

Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract

Rosemary extract; antimicrobial; photo-toxic and allergen risks.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Tocopherol

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

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Punica Granatum Extract

Pomegranate extract containing polyphenols; offers antioxidant and skin-protecting properties, often used in brightening formulas.

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract

Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, source of resveratrol antioxidant; water or alcohol soluble, check color shift with iron ions

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Root extract for scent and toning; may irritate compromised skin.

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract

Vanilla extract adds scent and soothing; acts as natural fragrance, dose carefully.

Oryzanol

Rice-bran antioxidant for skin conditioning and sebum balance

Ascorbyl Palmitate

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

Hydroxyapatite

Mineral abrasive/bulking agent; gentle physical exfoliant for oral care.

Dimethicone silylate

Siloxane; used for defoaming and skin feel; low allergenicity, may clog pores, cautious for oily skin.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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

Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3

Not decoded yet

Dimethicone/polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer

Silicone-based emollient improving slip and antistatic feel, typical 1–5%

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone

Silicone surfactant, smooth and mild; regulates rheology and adds antistatic benefits

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant at 1–5%; for hair/cleansing, provides smoothness

Caprylyl Glycol

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