elave Sensitive Sun Spf30

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. Homosalate
3. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
4. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
5. Zinc Oxide
6. Glycerin
7. Pentaerythrityl Distearate
8. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
9. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
10. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
11. Glyceryl Stearate
12. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
13. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
14. Tocopheryl Acetate
15. Benzyl Alcohol
16. Phenoxyethanol
17. Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer
18. Panthenol
19. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
20. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
21. Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
22. Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
23. Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract
24. Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
25. Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
26. Xanthan Gum
27. Bisabolol
28. Disodium EDTA
29. Citric Acid
30. BHT
31. Sodium Citrate

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains alcoholContains essential oils

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

FRAGRANCE

Homosalate

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateEthylhexyl SalicylateButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc Oxide

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Pentaerythrityl Distearate

Other ingredients

Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateDicaprylyl CarbonateGlyceryl StearateMagnesium Aluminum SilicateSodium Stearoyl GlutamateTocopheryl AcetateBenzyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanolHydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate CopolymerPanthenolCaprylic/Capric TriglyceridePyrus Malus Fruit ExtractPrunus Armeniaca Fruit ExtractVanilla Planifolia Fruit ExtractDipteryx Odorata Seed ExtractCoffea Arabica Seed ExtractCocos Nucifera Fruit ExtractXanthan GumBisabololDisodium EDTACitric AcidBHTSodium Citrate

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Homosalate

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

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

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

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

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

Zinc Oxide

Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.

Glycerin

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

Pentaerythrityl Distearate

Oil-soluble emulsifier/wax; improves cream hardness and shine, typical use 1-5%, non-ionic

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

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

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

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

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Oil-absorbing powder at 5–20%; for pressed/powder makeup, high levels may feel heavy

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer

Not decoded yet

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract

Fruit extract rich in vitamins and enzymes for skin conditioning; prone to discoloration at high pH, add antioxidants

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract

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

Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract

Plant seed extract for emollient and skin-care benefits; check allergen labeling

Coffea Arabica Seed Extract

Coffee extract for skin conditioning/antioxidants; contains caffeine, watch sensitivity.

Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract

Coconut fruit extract at 0.1–5%; moisturizing, caution for oily skin at high levels

Xanthan Gum

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

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Disodium EDTA

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

Citric Acid

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

BHT

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

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

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