b-lab Matcha Hydrating Real 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. Water
2. Propanediol
3. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
4. Homosalate
5. Dibutyl Adipate
6. Glycerin
7. Cyclopentasiloxane
8. Niacinamide
9. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
10. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
11. Polysilicone-15
12. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
13. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (10
14. 000 Ppm)
15. Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract
16. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
17. Mentha Viridis Extract
18. Mentha Aquatica Extract
19. Mentha Leaf Extract
20. Sodium Hyaluronate
21. 1,2-Hexanediol
22. Pentylene Glycol
23. Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
24. Behenyl Alcohol
25. Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
26. Silica
27. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
28. Tromethamine
29. Butylene Glycol
30. Decyl Glucoside
31. Carbomer
32. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
33. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
34. Ethylhexylglycerin
35. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
36. Adenosine
37. Sodium Polyacrylate
38. Propylene Glycol
39. Polyether-1
40. Xanthan Gum
41. T-Butyl Alcohol

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains alcohol

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SOLVENT

Propanediol

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

FRAGRANCE

Homosalate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dibutyl AdipateCyclopentasiloxane

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

Other ingredients

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl TetramethylbutylphenolPolysilicone-15Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (10000 Ppm)Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum ExtractPolymethylsilsesquioxaneMentha Viridis ExtractMentha Aquatica ExtractMentha Leaf ExtractSodium Hyaluronate1,2-HexanediolPentylene GlycolPoly C10-30 Alkyl AcrylateBehenyl AlcoholVp/Eicosene CopolymerSilicaPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateTromethamineButylene GlycolDecyl GlucosideCarbomerAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerSodium Stearoyl GlutamateEthylhexylglycerinPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6AdenosineSodium PolyacrylatePropylene GlycolPolyether-1Xanthan GumT-Butyl Alcohol

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Propanediol

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

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

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

Homosalate

UVB sunscreen agent, often combined with others; stable but migratory; ensure regulatory compliance.

Dibutyl Adipate

Light ester, solvent and emollient, fresh feel and volatility, non-comedogenic.

Glycerin

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

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

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

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

Polysilicone-15

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.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (10

Not decoded yet

000 Ppm)

Not decoded yet

Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract

Not decoded yet

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Mentha Viridis Extract

Spearmint extract providing cooling sensation and fresh scent, contains menthol (non-allergen); use caution in high concentrations for sensitive or children's products.

Mentha Aquatica Extract

Tonic botanical extract with cooling notes, suited for oily or refreshing formulas.

Mentha Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate

Synthetic thickener and emulsion stabilizer for gels or emulsions; generally inert to skin; watch residual monomers.

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Vp/Eicosene Copolymer

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

Silica

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

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

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

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Butylene Glycol

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

Decyl Glucoside

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Mild amino-acid surfactant, poor solubility, pairs with fatty alcohols, fine foam.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Propylene Glycol

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

Polyether-1

Not decoded yet

Xanthan Gum

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

T-Butyl Alcohol

Fast-evaporating solvent; sharp odor and potential irritation at high levels, limit usage

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