anwen Summer Protect
anwen Anwen Summer Protect lists 24 ingredients on its label, 20 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Aqua
- Dicaprylyl Ether
- C12-C15 Alkyl Benzoate
- PEG/PPG-20/20 Phenylisopropyl Caprylyl Dimethicone
- Octocrylene
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- Ethylhexyl Triazone
- Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
- Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
- Benzophenone-4
- Diethylhexyl Malate
- Homosalate
- Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Panthenol
- Parfum
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Citric Acid
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Limonene
- Linalool
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Water and light ester base with broad-spectrum UVA/UVB filters, including stabilizers. Enhanced with raspberry and wheat germ oils for nourishment, plus cationic HA and panthenol for hydration. Suitable for summer outdoor use or daily protection, especially for oily skin. Formulators should monitor filter stability and potential heavy feel.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Dicaprylyl EtherRubus Idaeus Seed OilTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- OctocryleneButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl Triazone
- FRAGRANCE
- Homosalate
Other ingredients
C12-C15 Alkyl BenzoatePEG/PPG-20/20 Phenylisopropyl Caprylyl DimethiconeBenzophenone-4Diethylhexyl MalateHydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronateAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderTocopheryl AcetatePanthenolParfumSodium HydroxideCitric AcidPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinHexyl CinnamalLimoneneLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dicaprylyl Ether | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C12-C15 Alkyl Benzoate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG/PPG-20/20 Phenylisopropyl Caprylyl Dimethicone | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Octocrylene | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/10 | 1 · 2 | Yellow |
| Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/8 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexyl Triazone | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/15 | 0 · 1 | Yellow |
| Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Benzophenone-4 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Diethylhexyl Malate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Homosalate | FRAGRANCE, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/3 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate | FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Dicaprylyl Ether
- Lightweight diester solvent and emollient, non-greasy feel; common oil phase carrier; low irritation.
- C12-C15 Alkyl Benzoate
- Not decoded yet
- PEG/PPG-20/20 Phenylisopropyl Caprylyl Dimethicone
- Not decoded yet
- 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.
- Ethylhexyl Triazone
- UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.
- Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
- Raspberry seed oil; linoleic acid-rich emollient; oxidation-prone, requires antioxidants and light protection
- Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
- Nutrient-rich emollient with Vit E; low irritancy but relevant for gluten-sensitive; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants
- Benzophenone-4
- Not decoded yet
- Diethylhexyl Malate
- Not decoded yet
- Homosalate
- UVB sunscreen agent, often combined with others; stable but migratory; ensure regulatory compliance.
- Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
- Cationic hyaluronic acid, 0.1–1%; water-soluble thickener and conditioning agent.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
- Aloe extract powder for soothing/moisturizing; low solubility, needs dispersion
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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